| If the thought of a holiday in a five star resort | | | | Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in West |
| sounds boring or you just want to add a bit of | | | | Malaysia, is ideal. This rocky trek through thick |
| adventure to your life, one of these top 10 | | | | rainforest will take you past sights including ancient |
| trekking experiences from around the world may | | | | flora, unique wildlife, carnivorous pitcher plants, |
| be just what you need. | | | | spectacular orchids and the local Malaysian people, |
| 1. Nepal | | | | the Orang Uli, who still live in these forests. This is |
| Trekking through Nepal is an ideal way to | | | | also a challenging trek that incorporates many |
| immerse yourself in culture. Spend some time | | | | river crossings and rope climbs. |
| trekking through the Langtang Valley, not far | | | | 7. West Coast Trail |
| from the Tibetan border, where you can take in | | | | For a trekking experience in British Columbia, you |
| the superb views of the Himalayas. Other great | | | | can't beat the popular West Coast Trail. Along |
| treks in Nepal take in the amazing Mount Everest | | | | Vancouver Island's southern west coast, this trek |
| Base Camp, Kathmandu and the sacred | | | | is a part of the Pacific Rim National Park. Visitors |
| monastery at Khumbu. | | | | can experience the craggy headlands, glorious |
| 2. Kokoda Trail | | | | beaches and dense rainforests. |
| The Kokoda Trail is an arduous trek through | | | | 8. Mount Kenya |
| harsh yet magnificent, jungles between the north | | | | One of the most amazing treks Africa has to |
| and south coasts of Papua New Guinea. This 96 | | | | offer is hiking Mount Kenya, the second highest |
| kilometre trail is best known for its history during | | | | peak in the country. There are numerous routes |
| World War II and is often traversed each year on | | | | you can take, although the quicker ones often |
| ANZAC Day in memory of the many soldiers | | | | mean that you're more likely to experience |
| who died there. | | | | nausea from the sudden high altitudes. Many |
| 3. Patagonia | | | | experienced trekkers suggest using the Chogoria |
| Located within Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a | | | | Route which is slower, allowing your body more |
| magnificent wilderness with an abundance of | | | | time to adjust to the altitude. Whichever path you |
| untamed beauty, reserved only for those who | | | | take, you're sure to see unusual craggy |
| are prepared to trek through this region. While | | | | landscapes and a variety of African wildlife. |
| hiking through Torres del Paine or Tierra del | | | | 9. Swiss Alps |
| Fuego, keep a lookout for the splendid pink of the | | | | The Swiss Alps are world renowned for their |
| local flamingos. | | | | breathtaking beauty and what better way to |
| 4. Macchu Pichu | | | | experience this than by trekking the age-old |
| If you like the idea of incredibly steep climbs in | | | | paths. Along with the most incredible views of the |
| thinning air while learning all about the Incas then a | | | | glaciers and snow capped Alps, trekkers can |
| trek to Macchu Pichu may be ideal for you. This | | | | discover a variety of local farms and dairies. For |
| ancient area of Peru is full of mystical wonders | | | | visitors who enjoy a touch of luxury there are |
| but is not for the unfit. Horse-packing is also a | | | | many comfortable inns scattered throughout the |
| popular option for treks around Macchu Pichu. | | | | Swiss Alps - perfect for trekking from one cosy |
| 5. The Camino | | | | lodge to the next. |
| The pilgrimage along Spain's Camino de Santiago | | | | 10. Ladakh Range |
| de Compostela has been popular for many years | | | | Ladakh Range, a desert region of India, is very |
| with people from all walks of life but was made | | | | dry and can be extremely harsh. Locals still use |
| famous when US actress Shirley Maclaine took | | | | yak and sheep so you're sure to see plenty of |
| this trip. This trek, thought to help trekkers to | | | | them on your way to the stunning Lake Morari, |
| find spiritual meaning in their life, is actually a series | | | | the peak of Stok Kangri or the local monasteries. |
| of treks that can be undertaken with other | | | | This is part of India's high country in the |
| routes or on their own, but they each end at | | | | Himalayas. |
| Santiago de Compostela. The Camino is another | | | | These treks may not be your standard luxury |
| challenging trek that requires a good amount of | | | | resort travel but they are certainly more unusual |
| fitness and planning, but it's well worth the effort. | | | | than regular vacations and will leave you with |
| 6. Gunung Tahan | | | | some of your most remarkable lifetime |
| If you are thinking about a trek in Malaysia then | | | | memories. |