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Trekking Nepal over 60: why it's far more achievable than you think

You don't need to be young to walk in the Himalaya. With the right route and the right pace, trekkers in their 60s and 70s reach incredible places in…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 17, 2026

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One of the most persistent myths about Nepal is that trekking here is only for the young and super-fit. It is not. Every season, trekkers in their 60s and 70s walk to Poon Hill, into the Annapurna Sanctuary, and up the Everest trail — and come home glowing…

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The right treks, the right pace

The trick is matching the trek to you. Poon Hill is a gentle, lower-altitude classic with some of the best sunrise views in Nepal. The Everest View trek delivers the big mountain without the highest, hardest days. Annapurna Base Camp is a step up but very…

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