There are many reasons why some people fall in love with hiking. It can be about the places they visit to hike, the beautiful views they expect when reaching the summit, or it can be about the journey of the hike itself. Regardless, there are so many fantastic hikes around the world you can explore for your next adventure. As the situation with covid-19 is slowly getting better, it is time for you to pan for your next hikes. And here are some of the most recommended hikes with fantastic aspects on them you can consider:
The Inca Trail, Peru
This is one of a hike that every hikers around the world should visit at least once in a lifetime. The trek spans 26 miles or about 43 km. This place is amazing because it has every beautiful and amazing things you could ask for including mountain scenery, subtropical jungle, as well as idyllic cloud forest. This hike ends in Machu Pichu, the lost city of the Incas. You need about 4 days to complete the trek. You are going to arrive at the Machu Pichu’s Sun Gate on the sunrise of the 4th day. Make sure to book at least 8 months in advance because the number of hikers permitted in limited.
Everest Base Camp
Every avid fan of hiking around the world must know Everest. This not an easy trek to hike and not many people are able or brave enough to conquer this special hike. It is recommended for those hikers who seek for extreme adventure. If you are not ready to hike to the top of Mt. Everest, you might be interested to hike to Everest Base Camp that sits at 5,600 meter on the Khumbu Glacier at the foot of the Everest. It may take around nine to fourteen days to complete the trek. In medium pace.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
This is the highest mountain in Africa many hikers dreamed of visiting. The summit of Kilimanjaro named Uhuru Peak stands at 19,340 feet which is such a strenuous trek to hike for. However, this is a great place for beginner or casual hikers. You can take the shortest path to the peak which is Marangu route. It is also considered the most comfortable route because it is the only one that offer accommodation. It takes 5 to 10 days to conquer this trek.
The Great Wall China
Well, this is also such an iconic place to hike. The Great Wall China spans over 13,000 miles. This might be an easy place to explore for tourists. However, it is not so easy place to hike. It may take 3 to 5 months to hike from the mainline of the wall. And if you plan to hike the entire wall, it may take around 18 months. For average hikers. If you ask whether there were people who completed their hike the answer is yes. There were a crew of hikers who did it in 1908.
