So has the trekking bug bit you once more, leaving you wondering which way to push off? Well, for you trekkers here are some top trek destinations that you would like to walk through at least once in your lifetime. I am listing a few of them, and if you have any more names to add then please feel free to put in your comments.
1. Himalayas (Nepal) – A beautiful country where the Himalaya is at its best. Proud to have the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest, which includes 8 out of the 10 of the highest peaks in the world, Nepal beckons trekkers to walk the beaten path or create their own.
2. Gunung Tahan (Malaysia) – The highest point in Peninsular Malaysia, Mount Tahan (2,187m), is located in the Taman Negara national forest in Pahang state.
3. Ladakh (India) – It is the highest altitude plateau in India, formed over 45 millions of years. Well known for its mountain beauty and culture, Ladakh is also known as “Little Tibet”.
4. Sierra Nevada (USA) – Located in California this amazing mountain range is also popularly known as the High Sierra, the Sierra, and the Sierras.
5. Inca Trail (Peru) – This is a famous road system used by the Incas in pre-Columbian South America. It connects all parts of the Inca Empire and a trek on this trail is like a walk down the path of history.
In the words of Gary Snyder, in The Practice of the Wild, “Walking is the great adventure, the first meditation, a practice of heartiness and soul primary to humankind. Walking is the exact balance between spirit and humility.” So, let’s get into some serious walking, pack the rucksacks and get set go!
