Trekking
Walk the World's Greatest Trails
From a 3-day Poon Hill ridge walk to a 25-day Great Himalaya Trail traverse, Nepal is the world's most varied trekking country — eight climate zones in a 250 km north-to-south transect, with teahouses on every major route.
All Trekking trips
76 hand-crafted trekking itineraries — from short tasters to multi-week expeditions.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
14 daysFrom $1,790
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
14 daysFrom $1,215
Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek
20 daysFrom $1,950.jpg)
Nar Phu Valley Trek
19 daysFrom $2,200
Mardi Himal Trek
11 daysFrom $1,050
Annapurna Poonhill Trek
10 daysFrom $1,450
Everest Base Camp Trek
14 daysFrom $2,150
Everest Three High Passes Trek
21 daysFrom $2,150
Everest Yoga Trek
14 daysFrom $2,640
Where the Modern Trekking Industry Was Born
Nepal effectively invented commercial trekking. The first organised trek — Colonel Jimmy Roberts' Mountain Travel Nepal trip to Everest Base Camp in 1965 — created a model that the rest of the Himalayan world now follows. Today the country supports a network of ~3,500 teahouses on its major routes, allowing trekkers to walk for weeks with little more than a daypack.
Trekking permits are managed through the Nepal Tourism Board and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System). Most routes require a permit; restricted areas like Upper Mustang, Manaslu and Upper Dolpo need additional special permits and a registered guide.
Find your level
- TREKKING PEAKS
Easy Treks
Under 3,500m · 3-7 days · No prior experienceGentle valley walks and ridge trails for first-time trekkers, families, and those with limited time. Comfortable teahouses every 2-3 hours of walking.
- Poon Hill (4 days)
- Mardi Himal (5 days)
- Pikey Peak (5 days)
1,000m – 3,500m - TECHNICAL
Moderate Treks
3,500m – 5,000m · 8-15 days · Good fitness neededMulti-week treks crossing one or two passes above 4,500m. Fitness training and acclimatisation days built into the schedule.
- Annapurna Base Camp (12 days)
- Langtang Valley (10 days)
- Mardi Himal (7 days)
3,500m – 5,000m - ★ HIGH ALTITUDE
Challenging Treks
5,000m+ · 16-25 days · Trekking experience helpfulLong expeditions crossing high passes, often in remote regions. Restricted-area permits required; prior altitude experience recommended.
- Everest Base Camp (14 days)
- Three Passes (20 days)
- Upper Mustang (16 days)
5,000m – 5,545m
Featured trekking sites
Skills & gear checklist
Required skills
- Cardiovascular Fitness
Ability to walk 5–7 hours per day, every day, for 2+ weeks. Hill training the best preparation.
- Altitude Awareness
Recognise AMS symptoms and follow the climb-high / sleep-low rule of acclimatisation.
- Comfortable in Basic Lodging
Teahouse rooms are simple — shared bathrooms above 3,500m, no heating, sleeping bag essential.
- Decent Footwear Break-In
Trek your boots for 50+ km before you fly. Blisters at altitude end trips.
Essential gear
- Waterproof Trekking BootsEssential
- Down Jacket (–10°C)Above 3,500m
- Sleeping Bag (–10°C rated)Essential
- Trekking PolesRecommended
- Daypack (30–40L)Essential
- Headlamp + Spare BatteriesEssential
- Water Purification (SteriPen or tablets)Essential
- Sun Hat + UV Sunglasses (Cat 4)Above 3,500m
- Lightweight Down Sleeping Bag LinerRecommended
- First-Aid Kit + DiamoxEssential
Best season & permits
When to go
Permits
- $20 / $10TIMS CardRequired for most main trekking regions · Individual / Group
- $30Annapurna Conservation Area PermitACAP — covers all Annapurna treks
- $50Sagarmatha National Park PermitRequired for Everest Base Camp and Khumbu trails
- $500Restricted Area Permit (Upper Mustang)$500 for first 10 days, $50/day after
- $100Restricted Area Permit (Manaslu)$100 for 7 days (Sep–Nov), $75 (Dec–Aug)