The Himalayas

Nepal is filled with great hiking. A huge part of the country is inaccessible by road. As a result there is a well-established network of trails criss-crossing the country. When asking the average Nepali whose not from Kathmandu how long it takes them to get to their hometown, it's usually along the lines of 8 hours by bus followed by 4 days hiking.

Long ago backpackers started to explore the trails, most likely using tents and sleeping bags. But soon the locals started setting up cozy guesthouses. So now it's possible to do treks lasting up to three weeks without ever needing a tent or cooking gear. On the 11 day Jomsom trek i did, I would pass a cluster of guesthouses every hour or so and would stop for a meal or the night whenever I pleased. The system that has evolved is so convenient for the hikers. Here's my pics from the trip.