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Are you thinking about trekking in Nepal? Excellent choice. The country offers fun and challenging trekking options for everyone, regardless of their experience level. 

The country offers some of the most beautiful views of mountains in the world in the sunshine. The experience of witnessing the sunrise over the Himalayas gives you one of the most memorable moments of your life. 

There are many places in Nepal where you can see the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the Himalayas, beautiful nature, and amazing landscapes. An immersion in fresh cool air & sunlight will provide you with a warm environment.

There are lots of hill stations and places where you can witness beautiful sunrises and the beautiful Himalayas. Check out our other blog for the list of “Top 10 places for Himalayan views during sunrise” by following the link below.

Listed below are the best spots in trekking zones for seeing the sunrise over the Himalayas:

1. Everest Trekking 

The Everest region in Nepal is probably one of the most famous trekking areas in Nepal. This region is home to the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest at 8,848 meters, and offers some of the world’s best trekking routes. 

It’s about Mt Everest, the Sherpa culture, and the incredible mountain views as well as the adventurous hikes through forested terrain and on barren rocks.

Kala Pathar offers a stunning sunrise view during the morning hike through this trekking zone. Gokyo Everest Trek is one of the most incredible viewpoints of the Everest region and offers a breathtaking sunrise view.

You can find some extraordinary views and take some amazing sunrise photos from the three passes, such as Renjo La (5,360m), Cho La (5,420m), and Kong Ma La (5,540m). 

2. Annapurna Trekking 

Annapurna Trekking is considered Nepal’s most beautiful trekking region with diverse terrain that ranges from lush jungles to barren deserts filled with mountain peaks. Trekking in the Annapurna region is an excellent opportunity to see the beauty of the Himalayas. 

The beautiful sight of the mighty Himalayas being brightened by the morning sun rays flowing through the casements of mountains is a sight not to be missed. Sunlight kissing the slopes of mountains like Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, and other lofty peaks won’t let your eyes and camera rest.

There is a famous sunrise vantage point on Poon Hill during the Annapurna Trek. Experience the quintessential daily routine of nature by watching the sunrise over the Himalayas during the Annapurna Trek.

3. Manaslu Trekking 

Manaslu Trek, where Mt Manaslu (8,156m) lies, is one of the more secluded trekking regions of Nepal. The trekking area is both beautiful and undisturbed by modernization, making it a spiritual and satisfying experience for many.

The Manaslu Trek provides beautiful views of sunrises at Larke La Mountain Pass (5,160m), Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m) and Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4,200m). This trekking zone offers the best views of culture, mountains, and nature during sunrise. 

4. Dhaulagiri Trekking 

At an elevation of 8167 meters above sea level, Dhaulagiri is the world’s seventh highest mountain that includes a taste of all of the trekking environments that Nepal has to offer. The trail is also popular for its circuit trek, which is one of the longest treks in Nepal and includes both camping and lodging. 

A breath-taking sunrise from Dharapani, the base camp of Dhaulagiri, the French Col, and Dhampus Pass is quiet, serene, and full of adventure and excitement. 

Dhaulagiri Circuit Sunrise Trek combines a variety of Nepal trek features in a single trip, as it includes remote and beautiful views in a wild landscape as one can find in the high mountains of Nepal.

5. Makalu Trek

Trekking in the Makalu region of eastern Nepal is an exceptional trek that combines a rich cultural heritage, unmatched beauty, and biological diversity. 

Beautiful mountains, pristine forests, and an abundance of different plants, animals, and friendly locals with rich and varied cultures and customs are all highlights of this natural paradise.

The sunrise views are spectacular here, from Mount Makalu (8463m), Chamlang Himal, and Barun Valley.

6. Kanchanjunga Trek

Kanchanjunga trek is an ideal destination for adventure travelers in Nepal that want to explore local culture, lifestyle, and heritage as well as experience the most remote and tranquil atmosphere of remote terrain rich in flora and fauna, breathtaking waterfalls, wildlife, and panoramic Himalayan vistas.

Sunrise with a breathtaking view seen from this point is truly mesmerizing. Kanchenjunga treks can enlighten your soul with thousands of unexpected miracles. So let’s say hello to Kanchenjunga.  

7. Langtang Trek

The Langtang region is known for its natural peace and a combination of glorious cultural villages, the Tamang Heritage Trek, and the spectacular Helambu valley and Gosainkunda holy lakes. 

Enjoy the spectacular sunrise on the tops of Langtang Himal (6581m), Langtang Lirung (7234m), Ganesh Himal 1 (7406m), Yala Peak (5560m), Ganjala Chuli (5844m), Langshisa (Ri 6310m), Tembthang (5702m), Salbachum (6707m), and many more.

8. Upper Mustang

Mustang is covered with magnificent trekking zones hidden behind the majestic Himalayan ranges. Lo Manthang trekking is one of the most fulfilling trekking treks for those who are interested in experiencing the hospitality and warmth of the locals living in such a remote area.

Trekking in the Upper Mustang is a moderate trek and offers an opportunity for close-up views of the primitive society which remains unaffected by modernization. If you are looking for a spectacular sunrise view and beautiful landscape along with Tibetan culture, then this is the trip for you.

Come and experience the Best Himalayan View during the Sunrise in the trekking regions of Nepal with Himalayan Circuit Team.

Crossing over Thorong La Pass is both the highlight and the biggest challenge of completing the Annapurna Circuit. Trekking the Annapurna Circuit has changed a lot over the last twenty years as roads have replaced trails along a significant portion of the traditional trek. The stretch of the trek from Manang to Mulktinath over the pass is the last stretch of the circuit that remains completely roadless.

The pass is the highest point on the entire 300km Annapurna Circuit and at 5,416m (17,769 ft) is higher than Everest Base Camp (5,380 m). The trek between Manang and Thorong La is one of the most beautiful parts of the Annapurna Circuit with majestic views on the way up of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu West. Once you get closer to the pass Khatung Kang and the colorful peak of Thourungtse (6481m) come into view and from the top one can see out to the valley of the Kali Gandaki and the region of the upper Mustang. It’s a steep climb from the pass down to the booming village of Mulktinath 3710m which is famous for its sacred temple.

Continuing on from Manang the route gets a bit steeper and the terrain more rugged. On the way up to Yak Kharta you will have some great views of Chulu West, one of Nepal’s 33 designated trekking peaks. Continuing from Yak Kharta one crosses a large suspension that goes over the upper Jarsang Khola before continuing up the steep walled canyon which in times of heavy snowfall is at risk of avalanches. Thorong Phedi is probably the best option for a nights rest before crossing the pass in the morning. Its possible to continue another hour up to Thorong High View Camp but the lodging is better in Thorong Phedi and staying lower longer probably makes sense in terms of avoiding altitude problems. Although if you have been following the traditional route and don’t have a headache it might be worth continuing up to the high camp just to make the following day easier.

The trail is quite steep between Thorong Phedi and Thorong High View Camp. Most trekkers will start the climb up to the pass around 4am in order to avoid the gusty winds that come up later in the day. Looking back towards Manang on the way up to Thorong High View Camp one has excellent views of Annapurna III and Gangapurna. Once you pass Thorong High View Camp it’s just a long gradual uphill hike to the top of the pass. A number of times it will look like the pass is in view only to find it’s another ridge or moraine in the distance. When you finally reach the pass you are rewarded with fantastic views in all directions. Don’t overlook the difficulty of getting down to Mulktinath which is a fairly steep decent of about 1500m. In front of you are views of the Mustang Region and the 8000+m peak of Dhaulagiri. If you’re tired or would like to stay in a quite village I suggest Chabarbu which is about an hour before Mulktinath. It’s possible to rent motorcycles in Chabarbu and skip the last part of the trek to Mulktinath.

Regular buses and jeeps ply the road between Jomsom and Mulktinath so it’s possible to start the day in Thorong Phedi and make it to Jomsom by nightfall and take a flight the next morning back to Pokhara. Of course if you have time the best option is to continue trekking several more days down the Kali Gandaki Gorge which is said to be the world’s deepest. If you’re spending the night in Mulktinath a good option is the Bob Marley Guesthouse where you can unwind with a hot shower, pool and a beer. If you want to treat yourself Mulktinath has a couple of pricey options as well that attract the many pilgrims who travel to the temple which is just above the city. The temple with its ever flowing 104 waterspouts is certainly worth a visit. Hindus frequently travel great distances to the temple to collect water from the spouts which is said to cure any type of sickness.

Crossing the pass in the opposite direction is not advisable since it does not give one enough time to acclimatize. However, if you have spent a couple of nights in Mulktinath this might be an option.

Thorong La: What’s the Best Season?
September to November: This is the most popular time of year (particularly October). The weather is generally good and the air quality is generally good with excellent mountain views.

December to February: Most years it’s possible to do the trek but heavy snowfall can close the pass for days or even weeks at a time. Avalanches and white out conditions can make for potentially dangerous conditions. Its good time of year to avoid the crowds but one has to be prepared for snow and also to turn around if conditions become unfavorable.

March to May: Nice weather and generally not very crowded. Some slight chance of snow on the pass in March and April.

June to August: The Annapurna Circuit is one of the better options during the monsoon. The start of the trek near Besisahar and the end of the trek can get quite a bit of rain but the stretch of the trail from Chame to Jomsom generally lies within a rainshadow created by the Annapurna Range and is generally much drier. This is one of the few good trekking options in Nepal during the monsoon. The monsoon rains although limited do lead to excellent wildflower viewing.

Thorong La: Annapurna Circuit in 8 Days
The quickest trek over the pass is to take a jeep all the way to Manang from Kathmandu and then spend a couple of days acclimatizing and doing day hikes before going over the pass. It’s possible to cross the pass and fly back to Pokhara via Jomsom in as little as 8 days roundtrip form Kathmandu. However, this should be done only by experienced trekkers who have trekked at altitude before and are prepared to turn around should altitude related symptoms develop.

Thorong La: Internet Access
Currently Manang is the last option until Mulktinath for internet. I spoke with one of the tea houses owners in Yak Kharta in May of 2016 and was told that internet would soon be coming. For now getting online in Thorong Phedi and Thorong High View Camp is not possible.