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Every trek in Nepal, day by day

32 routes with sleeping altitudes, permits, seasons and what each day asks of you. Treks are run by licensed partner agencies; send a request to check dates.

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  • Mount Everest's dark summit pyramid beside the snowy face of Nuptse, above the rubble-covered Khumbu Glacier

    The classic teahouse trek from Lukla through Sherpa villages to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and the Kala Patthar viewpoint, with acclimatisation days in Namche and Dingboche.

    Days
    12 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,644 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Everest & Khumbu, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • The broad snow-covered south face of Annapurna I rising above golden grass at Annapurna Base Camp

    A teahouse trek from the road heads north of Pokhara through Gurung villages and the bamboo forest of the Modi Khola gorge into the Annapurna Sanctuary, to Annapurna Base Camp at about 4,130 m.

    Days
    8 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,130 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • Deep-blue Tilicho Lake beneath the glaciated wall of Tilicho Peak and barren brown ridges

    A teahouse journey around the Annapurna massif, from the green Marsyangdi valley through Manang and over the Thorong La (5,416 m) to Muktinath and the dry Kali Gandaki valley.

    Days
    11 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,416 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • Kyanjin Gompa's blue-roofed buildings on the wide valley floor, seen from Kyanjin Ri beneath snowy Langtang peaks

    A road-accessed teahouse trek from Syabrubesi up the Langtang Khola to Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m), with an optional climb to Tserko Ri for close views of Langtang Lirung. Check road access after the August 2026 floods.

    Days
    8 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,984 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Kathmandu Valley, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • Wide morning panorama from Poon Hill across rhododendron-dotted grassland to the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges

    A short teahouse loop from Pokhara through Magar and Gurung villages and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani and the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 m), returning via Tadapani and Ghandruk.

    Days
    4 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,210 m
    Difficulty
    Easy

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Feb-Apr, Oct-Dec

  • The fishtail summit of Machhapuchhre above brown grassy ridges near Mardi Himal High Camp

    A ridge trek from Kande near Pokhara through rhododendron forest to the open crest below Machhapuchhre, with a day climb to Mardi Himal Base Camp at about 4,500 m.

    Days
    6 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,500 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-May, Oct-Dec

  • Lodges and prayer flags at Australian Camp with Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre behind.

    A one- or two-day walk from Kande near Pokhara to Australian Camp, a grassy viewpoint at about 2,060 m facing the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre, returning via Dhampus and Phedi.

    Days
    2 days
    Maximum altitude
    2,060 m
    Difficulty
    Easy

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Oct-Apr

  • A grassy dirt track leads through tall pine forest on the way to Balthali village.

    A short, low walk south-east of Kathmandu from Dhulikhel to the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha, on to the farming village of Balthali, and down to the old Newar town of Panauti. No permit needed.

    Days
    3 days
    Maximum altitude
    1,750 m
    Difficulty
    Easy

    Kathmandu Valley, best Feb-Apr, Oct-Dec

  • Farmhouses and terraced fields spread across the hillside at Dhampus.

    A short overnight walk from Phedi near Pokhara to the Gurung village of Dhampus (about 1,650 m), with homestays and sunrise views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurnas.

    Days
    2 days
    Maximum altitude
    1,650 m
    Difficulty
    Easy

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Oct-Apr

  • Two small figures crossing the snow-covered Hidden Valley beneath the peak of Sita Chuchura and drifting cloud.

    A remote camping trek from the Myagdi valley to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, over French Pass (about 5,360 m) into Hidden Valley and over Dhampus Pass to Marpha in Mustang.

    Days
    14 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,360 m
    Difficulty
    Challenging

    Mustang & Trans-Himalaya, best Apr-May, Oct-Nov

  • Green barley fields and stone walls with a small chorten in the Tarap valley, between bare brown hills.

    A remote camping traverse from Juphal up the Tarap valley to Dho Tarap, east over high passes to Chharka Bhot, and over the Sangda La into Mustang to finish at Jomsom.

    Days
    16 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,550 m
    Difficulty
    Challenging

    Far West, best May-Oct, restricted area

  • The grey rubble of the Ngozumpa Glacier beside the lodges of Gokyo village and the turquoise third Gokyo lake, seen from above.

    A teahouse trek from Lukla up the Dudh Kosi valley to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes beside the Ngozumpa Glacier, with a dawn climb of Gokyo Ri (about 5,357 m) for views of four 8,000 m peaks.

    Days
    11 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,357 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Everest & Khumbu, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • A snow-covered valley with a glacial stream and small footbridge at Makalu Base Camp, below steep rock walls.

    A network of high and mid-hill routes about 1,700 km long that crosses Nepal from Kanchenjunga in the east to Humla and the far west, usually walked in sections, or as a through-trek of about four to five months.

    Days
    160 days
    Maximum altitude
    6,160 m
    Difficulty
    Challenging

    best Mar-May, Sep-Nov, restricted area

  • Houses and lodges of Kutumsang on a terraced ridge with pine trees and forested hills behind.

    A short trek that starts on the edge of Kathmandu at Sundarijal and follows forested ridges to Tharepati (about 3,650 m), then visits the Hyolmo villages of Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang and Sermathang before a drive back.

    Days
    7 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,650 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Kathmandu Valley, best Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec

  • Dry Jhong Khola valley in Mustang climbing towards the villages of Jharkot and Muktinath, with the Thorong La area on the skyline.

    A short trek in Lower Mustang from Jomsom via Kagbeni to the Muktinath temple (about 3,760 m) and back through Marpha, with flights from and to Pokhara.

    Days
    5 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,762 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Mustang & Trans-Himalaya, best Mar-May, Sep-Nov

  • The north-west face of Kanchenjunga and the Kanchenjunga glacier seen from Pangpema.

    A three-week restricted-area trek in far eastern Nepal that reaches both Kanchenjunga base camps, Pangpema in the north and Oktang in the south, joined by the Sele La pass crossing.

    Days
    20 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,143 m
    Difficulty
    Challenging

    best Mar-May, Oct-Nov, restricted area

  • Rhododendron shrubs and patches of snow on a slope below snow peaks on the way to Khopra Danda.

    A quieter loop west of the Annapurna Sanctuary from Ghandruk via Tadapani, Dobato and Khopra Ridge (about 3,660 m) to Swanta, Ghorepani and Poon Hill, with an optional hike to Khayer Lake.

    Days
    7 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,660 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov

  • The dark water of Gosaikunda lake with a cluster of lodges with coloured roofs on the green slope above its shore.

    The Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa combined with the climb to the sacred Gosaikunda lakes (about 4,380 m) via Thulo Syabru and Sing Gompa, finishing at Dhunche. Check road access after the August 2026 floods.

    Days
    11 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,984 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Kathmandu Valley, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • Stone houses and lodges of Samagaun with blue and red roofs, below snow-capped peaks of the Manaslu range.

    A restricted-area teahouse trek around Manaslu (8,163 m), up the Budhi Gandaki gorge through Gurung and Nubri villages, over the Larkya La (about 5,106 m) and down to Dharapani on the Annapurna Circuit.

    Days
    12 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,106 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov, restricted area

  • A wooden sign reading Mohare Danda 3300 m in front of the Annapurna range glowing at sunset.

    A short community-run trek from the Beni side through Magar villages to Mohare Danda (about 3,300 m), a hilltop with a community lodge facing Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.

    Days
    5 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,300 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov

  • Dawn colours behind the silhouette of Machhapuchhre and a sea of cloud, seen from Muldai viewpoint.

    A four-day loop from Pokhara via Ghandruk, Tadapani and Dobato to the Muldai viewpoint (about 3,637 m) for sunrise, returning over Ghorepani and Poon Hill.

    Days
    4 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,637 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec

  • A ridge walk of about 10 to 13 days through the Kirat Rai hills of Khotang and Bhojpur in eastern Nepal, past the sacred Salpa Pokhari lake to Silichung (about 4,150 m), with homestays and mountain views.

    Days
    11 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,153 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • A restricted-area trek from Koto on the Annapurna Circuit into the high Tibetan Buddhist villages of Phu and Nar, crossing the Kang La (about 5,320 m) to Ngawal and Manang.

    Days
    12 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,320 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Apr-May, Sep-Nov, restricted area

  • The small Panchase temple beside the Panchase pond on the forested hilltop.

    A two- to three-day walk from Pokhara to Panchase (about 2,517 m), a forested hill with a temple and pond west of Phewa Tal, with views of Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre.

    Days
    3 days
    Maximum altitude
    2,517 m
    Difficulty
    Easy

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Feb-Apr, Oct-Dec

  • First light over a long line of snow peaks on the horizon, seen from the summit of Pikey Peak above forested ridges.

    A short, lower trek in Solu, the southern part of Solukhumbu, to the grassy summit of Pikey Peak (about 4,065 m) for a long Himalayan panorama including Everest, then down to Junbesi and Phaplu.

    Days
    7 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,065 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Everest & Khumbu, best Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec

  • Clear water over pebbles at the edge of Rara Lake, with forested hills and snow-streaked peaks beyond.

    A week-long walk in remote Karnali from Jumla through the Sinja valley to Rara Lake, Nepal's largest lake, at about 2,990 m in Rara National Park, usually ending with a flight from Talcha.

    Days
    8 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,630 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Far West, best Mar-May, Sep-Nov

  • Begnas Lake surrounded by forested hills east of Pokhara.

    A low, short village walk in the hills east of Pokhara, via Kalikasthan, Syaklung and Chisapani to Begnas Lake, named after a 1980 trek by the then Prince Charles.

    Days
    4 days
    Maximum altitude
    1,730 m
    Difficulty
    Easy

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Oct-Apr

  • View from the Renjo La pass over Gokyo Lake towards Everest and the surrounding snow peaks.

    A long, demanding circuit of the Khumbu over the Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La, all above 5,300 m, taking in Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, the Gokyo Lakes and the Thame valley.

    Days
    19 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,644 m
    Difficulty
    Challenging

    Everest & Khumbu, best Apr-May, Oct-Nov

  • Turquoise water of Tilicho Lake reflecting the ice cliff of the Tilicho glacier and snowy slopes above it.

    A side trek from Manang on the Annapurna Circuit to Tilicho Lake (about 4,919 m), a glacier-fed lake below Tilicho Peak, via Khangsar, Shree Kharka and Tilicho Base Camp.

    Days
    10 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,919 m
    Difficulty
    Strenuous

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov

  • A braided river winds through green and yellow fields in the upper Tsum Valley, with two clusters of stone villages and steep cloud-capped slopes on either side.

    A restricted-area trek from the Budhi Gandaki into the Buddhist Tsum Valley in northern Gorkha, through Chumling, Chhokang Paro and Nile to Mu Gompa (about 3,700 m) near the Tibetan border. Often combined with the Manaslu Circuit.

    Days
    12 days
    Maximum altitude
    3,700 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Pokhara & Annapurna, best Mar-May, Oct-Nov, restricted area

  • Green valley floor with a winding stream and the buildings of Shey Gompa beneath steep grassy mountainsides in Upper Dolpo.

    A long restricted-area camping trek from Juphal past Phoksundo Lake, over the Kang La to Shey Gompa and Saldang, and back via the Jeng La and the Tarap valley.

    Days
    20 days
    Maximum altitude
    5,350 m
    Difficulty
    Challenging

    Far West, best May-Oct, restricted area

  • Whitewashed flat-roofed houses of Ghami village in Upper Mustang, with trees and fields below an eroded tan cliff.

    A restricted-area trek north from Kagbeni through the eroded canyons of the former Kingdom of Lo to the walled town of Lo Manthang, returning via Lo Gekar and Dhakmar.

    Days
    12 days
    Maximum altitude
    4,325 m
    Difficulty
    Moderate

    Mustang & Trans-Himalaya, best Apr-Nov, restricted area