Nepal
Trekking in Nepal
Everything you need to plan a Himalayan trek — routes by region and type, peaks and passes, plus permits, costs and seasons in one place.
Nepal is the world's greatest trekking country — eight of the fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, teahouse trails that need no tent, and routes that range from gentle three-day ridge walks to three-week high-altitude circuits. The hard part isn't the walking; it's choosing. This guide organises every trek three ways — by region, by type, and by the peaks and passes they reach — then covers the permits, costs and seasons that turn a shortlist into a real plan.
How to choose a trek
Start with how many days you have and how high you want to go. One week suits the Annapurna foothills (Poon Hill, Mardi Himal) or a short Everest-region taste; two weeks fits a full Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit; three weeks opens Manaslu, the high passes or the remote far west. Then pick a season — autumn and spring for the headline views, the monsoon for the rain-shadow trails of Mustang and Dolpo — and check the permit and guide rules, which changed in 2023.
Browse the routes below, then dive into any cluster for itineraries, maps and day-by-day detail.
Treks by region
Treks by type
Mountain passes
Costs, permits & seasons
Frequently asked questions
Which trek in Nepal is best for first-timers?+
Most first-time trekkers do best on the Ghorepani–Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp routes — teahouse trails with gentle altitude gains, reliable lodges and short access from Pokhara. Everest Base Camp is the iconic choice but demands more time, budget and acclimatisation. See the best first treks below to match a route to your fitness and days.
Do you need a guide to trek in Nepal?+
Since 2023, most national-park and conservation-area treks require a licensed guide; fully independent solo trekking is no longer permitted on the popular routes. Restricted areas (Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Tsum, Nar Phu) additionally need a registered agency and a group permit. The costs-and-permits guide below has the current rules.
When is the best time to trek in Nepal?+
Autumn (October–November) is the prime season — stable weather and the clearest mountain views — followed by spring (March–April) for warmer days and rhododendron blooms. Winter is quiet and cold but fine for lower routes; the summer monsoon suits the rain-shadow treks of Mustang and Dolpo. See the seasons guide for a month-by-month breakdown.
How much does trekking in Nepal cost?+
A guided teahouse trek typically runs roughly US$30–50 per day all-in (guide, permits, lodging and meals) on the main routes, more for restricted areas or private guiding and less if you walk longer, simpler trails. Permits, guide wages and a realistic daily budget are broken down in the costs-and-permits guide below.
