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8
of 14 highest peaks on Earth
8,849m
Everest — world's highest summit
15 treks
matched to days, budget & fitness
Readiness
altitude, permits & season built in
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🌸 Spring (Mar-May)Best for EBC & Annapurna. Rhododendrons in bloom.
🍂 Fall (Sep-Nov)Clearest skies of the year. Most popular season.
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)Cold at altitude. Kathmandu & Pokhara still great.
🌧️ Monsoon (Jun-Aug)Lush green. Upper Mustang stays dry — hidden gem.
All Treks
Himalayan Trek Reality Checks
15 curated treks from beginner-friendly Poon Hill to the extreme Three Passes circuit. Compare difficulty, altitude, cost, and season before you choose.
strenuous12-16 days
Everest Base Camp
The world's most iconic trek — follow the footsteps of mountaineers to the base of Everest through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, and dramatic Himalayan scenery.
5,364m max$1200-$2200
Readiness score70/100
Guide recommended2 permitsgood fitness$75-$183/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
strenuous10-21 days
Annapurna Circuit
A complete Himalayan experience — trekking through subtropical jungle, alpine meadows, and high-altitude desert around the Annapurna massif with the highest trekking pass in Nepal.
5,416m max$900-$1800
Readiness score70/100
Guide recommended2 permitsgood fitness$43-$180/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
moderate7-12 days
Langtang Valley
Nepal's most accessible high-altitude trek — just 7 hours from Kathmandu, offering stunning Himalayan scenery, Tamang culture, and yak pastures without the crowds of EBC or Annapurna.
4,984m max$600-$1200
Readiness score86/100
Guide recommended2 permitsaverage fitness$50-$171/day
Altitude: Moderate altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
moderate10-14 days
Upper Mustang
A restricted zone trekking through the ancient Kingdom of Lo — Tibetan plateau landscape, medieval monasteries, and a culture unchanged for centuries.
4,200m max$1800-$3000
Readiness score80/100
Guide required2 permitsaverage fitness$129-$300/day
Altitude: Moderate altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Restricted-area rules: licensed guide or agency support required.
springsummer
moderate5-8 days
Pokhara + Chitwan Cultural
Perfect non-strenuous Nepal experience — lakeside mountain views in Pokhara combined with wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.
1,400m max$500-$900
Readiness score95/100
Guide optional1 permitaverage fitness$63-$180/day
Altitude: Low altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfallwinter
strenuous14-18 days
Manaslu Circuit
A complete Himalayan circuit around the world's 8th highest peak — less crowded than Annapurna, equally stunning, with authentic Tibetan culture and the dramatic Larkya La Pass.
5,106m max$1400-$2500
Readiness score64/100
Guide required3 permitsgood fitness$78-$179/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Restricted-area rules: licensed guide or agency support required.
springfall
moderate7-12 days
Annapurna Base Camp
A shorter, accessible trek into the heart of the Annapurna sanctuary — a natural amphitheatre surrounded by 7000m+ peaks, with hot springs and Gurung villages along the trail.
4,130m max$600-$1200
Readiness score86/100
Guide optional2 permitsaverage fitness$50-$171/day
Altitude: Moderate altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
moderate5-7 days
Mardi Himal
Nepal's best-kept short trek secret — a dramatic ridgeline walk with close-up views of Machapuchare and Annapurna South, perfect for trekkers with limited time.
4,500m max$400-$800
Readiness score86/100
Guide recommended2 permitsaverage fitness$57-$160/day
Altitude: Moderate altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfallwinter
strenuous12-15 days
Gokyo Lakes
The Khumbu's hidden jewel — turquoise glacial lakes at 4700m, a summit with views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu, and the longest glacier in the Himalayas. All with fewer trekkers than EBC.
5,357m max$1200-$2000
Readiness score70/100
Guide recommended2 permitsgood fitness$80-$167/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
extreme18-22 days
Three Passes Trek
The ultimate Khumbu challenge — crossing three high passes above 5300m while combining Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes into one epic circuit. For experienced trekkers only.
5,545m max$1800-$3000
Readiness score64/100
Guide required2 permitsexcellent fitness$82-$167/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
extreme18-24 days
Kanchenjunga Base Camp
One of Nepal's most remote and rewarding treks — base camp of the world's 3rd highest mountain through pristine Limbu villages, dense forests, and absolute wilderness. Truly off the beaten path.
5,143m max$1800-$3000
Readiness score58/100
Guide required3 permitsexcellent fitness$75-$167/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Restricted-area rules: licensed guide or agency support required.
springfall
moderate14-18 days
Tsum Valley
A sacred, restricted valley on the Tibetan border — Buddhist monasteries, Milarepa's meditation caves, and a culture untouched by modernity. One of Nepal's least-visited gems.
3,700m max$1200-$2000
Readiness score89/100
Guide required3 permitsaverage fitness$67-$143/day
Altitude: Low altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Restricted-area rules: licensed guide or agency support required.
springfall
moderate10-14 days
Rara Lake
Nepal's best-kept secret — the largest and deepest lake in the country, hidden in the remote far-west. Pristine alpine wilderness, zero crowds, and the Nepal that existed before tourism.
3,710m max$1000-$1800
Readiness score95/100
Guide optional2 permitsaverage fitness$71-$180/day
Altitude: Low altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfall
moderate4-6 days
Poon Hill (Ghorepani)
The perfect first Himalayan trek — a 4-5 day walk to one of Nepal's most famous sunrise viewpoints with panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machapuchare. No altitude risk.
3,210m max$300-$600
Readiness score95/100
Guide optional2 permitsaverage fitness$50-$150/day
Altitude: Low altitude risk. Keep a steady ascent and hydrate.
Permit/rules: Standard permit route: verify current NTB/park rules before booking.
springfallwinter
extreme21-28 days
Upper Dolpo
The most remote and isolated trek in Nepal — Tibetan plateau culture, the stunning Shey Phoksundo Lake, Crystal Mountain, and true wilderness. Made famous by Peter Matthiessen's 'The Snow Leopard'.
5,190m max$3000-$5000
Readiness score58/100
Guide required3 permitsexcellent fitness$107-$238/day
Altitude: High altitude risk. Add acclimatization and watch AMS symptoms.
Permit/rules: Restricted-area rules: licensed guide or agency support required.
springfall
Why Nepal is unlike anywhere else
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The Himalayas
8 of the world's 14 peaks above 8000m including Everest (8849m), Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Nowhere else on Earth comes close.
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Living Culture
Kathmandu valley holds 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, and Newari architecture have been unchanged for centuries.
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Wildlife & Jungle
Chitwan National Park is home to one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, and 600+ bird species. A completely different Nepal most tourists miss.
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Teahouse Culture
Nepal invented the trekking teahouse — warm meals, local families, and community lodging at every trail stop. The most authentic travel experience in Asia.
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Incredible Value
Dal bhat refills for $4. Teahouse beds for $8. Full EBC trek under $1500 all-in. Nepal gives more per dollar than anywhere in the Himalayas.
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Safety & Support
Well-marked trails, teahouse networks, helicopter rescue services, and a culture of trekker safety. Nepal is far safer than its reputation suggests.
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