Whether it’s along an iconic Everest trail or through the beautiful foothills of the Annapurnas, trekking is the only way to discover the true heartbeat of Nepal. Home to eight of the world’s highest peaks, Nepal is a honeypot for hikers, but you don’t have to be a hard-core mountaineer to enjoy its majestic landscapes.

The charm of Nepal is that it is largely without roads. Access to its interior is by ancient trails that link isolated villages where life has changed little over the centuries. While we can organise adventures of any duration and difficulty, a Himalayan trek doesn’t have to reach dizzy altitudes. There are many gentler walks in the foothills that stay below 10,000 feet but still offer spectacular mountain views.

The Everest region (known locally as Solo Khumbu) is Nepal’s most iconic trekking area, with mountains unmatched in scale and majesty. As well as outstanding views of the world’s highest mountain and its neighbours, Lhotse and Nuptse, trekking in the Everest region will introduce you to ancient villages steeped in tradition, golden-roofed monasteries and the warm hospitality of the Sherpas who farm the land in the shadow of these monumental peaks. No Everest trail is ever easy, but Yeti Mountain Homes has six trekking lodges spaced just a short day’s walk apart to ensure that acclimatisation is gradual.