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Top 5 Undiscovered Hiking Destinations
Since social distance is the norm these days, we cannot imagine a better destination than the mountains. Plenty of space for everyone to keep away from each other. You can climb mountains without having to leave the country, but don't we all just want to get out of our comfort zone and cross national borders? Of course we do. Sooner or later this will be possible again. That is why we list the best undiscovered hiking destinations worldwide. Time to get your bucket list started!
Climbing Mount Kenya
Climbing Mount Kenya is something very special.. Yes, of course you have to climb Kilimanjaro, but if you are looking for a more interesting mountain in Africa, sooner or later you will come across Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya has three peaks which are all climbable. Each summit has its own level of difficulty but the easiest can be reached on foot and without extensive climbing equipment.
Trekking in Sapa Vietnam
Sapa Trekking? A stop at the beautiful Sapa district of Lao Cai province is an obligation when you visit Vietnam. Sapa is home to the 3,143 meter high Mount Fansipan, which is called the roof of Indochina, and the valleys invite you to trekking through the endless rice fields for which Sapa is famous.
Climb Mount Rinjani in Indonesia
For years, a Rinjani trek has been a popular outing for backpackers who want to sweat out the alcohol they have consumed elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Gunung Rinjani in Indonesian is an active volcano on the island of Lombok. The volcano is 3,726 m (12,224 ft) high and at the top you will find a 6 by 8.5 kilometer long caldera, which is probably 200 meters deep. For the Sasak tribe and Hindustani people, the mountain is sacred and religious activities are often held on the mountain. Rinjani, however, gets the most attention from hikers.
Get up Mount Elbrus in Russia
When you think of high peaks, your thoughts automatically turn towards the Alps. After all, isn't Mont Blanc the highest peak in Europe? No, it's not. The continent of Europe is not divided by political borders. A small part of Russia and also Georgia is part of Europe. If you are looking for one of the Seven Summits or you want to climb the Roof of Europe, you have to go to the Russian Caucasus. Climbing Mount Elbrus is not easy peasy', but with a decent preparation and some tips from one of the Mount Elbrus guides, you will get to the top safely.
Upper Mustang Trek in Nepal
The Upper Mustang Trek is your choice if you want off the beaten path. Trek through the hidden world of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Mustang. It doesn't get much more remote. Because of its inaccessibility the Mustang in Nepal has long been protected against mass tourism and is now known as the last bastion of the traditional Tibetan culture and the ultimate destination for your trek.
Mustang has a long, rich and complex history which makes it one of the most fascinating places in the Himalayas. You almost forget that you can walk there. And if you can walk there. The Upper Mustang is the perfect combination of culture and trekking as it is meant to be. Let the Himalayas embrace you and dive into the mysticism of the Mustang.