36 Route Guides
Nepal Trekking Routes
Explore detailed route breakdowns with altitude profiles, seasons, and logistics notes to match your experience level.
Trekking Region
Annapurna Region
12 routes from beginner-friendly Poon Hill to the classic Circuit
Moderate10-14 days
Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Cost, Itinerary & Guide 2026
Annapurna Base Camp trek guide: 10-14 day itinerary, $1,200-2,500 cost, 4,130m altitude, permits & best seasons. Plan your ABC trek for 2026 with confidence.
Max: 4,130m (Annapurna Base Camp)Read Route Guide
Difficult12-21 days
Annapurna Thorong La Pass Trek: Circuit Guide 2026
Annapurna Thorong La Pass trek guide: cross the 5,416m pass on the Annapurna Circuit. 12-21 day itinerary, acclimatization, cost & permits for 2026.
Max: 5,416m (Thorong La Pass)Read Route Guide
Hard16-20 days
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek: Route, Cost & Permits 2026
Plan your Dhaulagiri trek: 16-20 day itinerary, French Pass (5,360m), Dhampus Pass, costs, permits, dangers, and acclimatization. Nepal's toughest circuit explained.
Max: 5,360m (French Pass)Read Route Guide
Easy3-4 days
Ghale Gaun Trek: 3-4 Day Homestay Trek Near Pokhara
Ghale gaun trek guide: 3-4 day itinerary, costs ($80-280), permits, best time, and Gurung homestays at Nepal's award-winning village near Pokhara.
Max: 2,100m (Ghale Gaun)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate7-10 days
Jomsom Muktinath Trek: Itinerary, Cost & Map 2026
Plan your Jomsom Muktinath trek to sacred Muktinath temple (3,800m). 7-10 day itinerary, jomsom to muktinath distance, costs, permits & 2026 flight options.
Max: 3,800m (Muktinath Temple)Read Route Guide
Moderate to Difficult7-9 days
Khopra Ridge Trek: 7-9 Day Itinerary, Cost & Guide 2026
Khopra Ridge trek guide: 7-9 day itinerary, $800-1,600 cost, Khayer Lake (4,660m), community lodges and Dhaulagiri-Annapurna views with no crowds.
Max: 4,660m (Khayer Lake)Read Route Guide
Moderate5-7 days
Mardi Himal Trek: 5-7 Day Itinerary, Cost & Guide
Mardi Himal trek: 5-7 day itinerary to base camp (4,500m), cost from $600, permits, best season & ridge walk tips. Close Machapuchare views, low crowds.
Max: 4,500m (Mardi Himal Base Camp)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate4-5 days
Mohare Danda Trek: Itinerary & Complete Guide
Plan your Mohare Danda trek with our 4-5 day itinerary. Sweeping Dhaulagiri sunrise views, community lodges, and a quieter Poon Hill alternative route.
Max: 3,300m (Mohare Danda viewpoint)Read Route Guide
Difficult12-16 days
Nar Phu Valley Trek: 12-16 Day Itinerary, Permits & Cost
Nar Phu Valley trek guide: 12-16 day itinerary, Kang La Pass (5,322m), USD 90 restricted permit, costs from $2,200, best seasons & medieval Tibetan villages.
Max: 5,322m (Kang La Pass)Read Route Guide
Easy3-4 days
Panchase Trek: Easy Pokhara Viewpoint Trek, No Permit
Plan your Panchase trek near Pokhara: 3-4 day itinerary, Annapurna and Phewa Lake views, no permits, fewer crowds than Poon Hill. Beginner friendly.
Max: 2,517m (Panchase Hill)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate4-5 days
Poon Hill Trek: 4-5 Day Itinerary, Cost & 2026 Guide
Poon Hill trek guide: 4-5 day Ghorepani itinerary, $200-650 cost, permits, best season & the famous Annapurna sunrise. Beginner-friendly, updated 2026.
Max: 3,210m (Poon Hill)Read Route Guide
Easy3-4 days
Royal Trek Nepal: Easiest Himalayan Trek Guide
Plan your Royal Trek near Pokhara with our 3-4 day itinerary. Nepal's easiest Himalayan trek with Annapurna views and no permits needed. Family friendly.
Max: 1,740m (Chisapani)Read Route Guide
Easy4-5 days
Sikles Trek: Quiet Village Trek in the Annapurna Foothills
Plan your Sikles trek with our 4-5 day itinerary through Gurung villages in the quiet Annapurna foothills. Mountain views, birdwatching, and cultural depth.
Max: 2,100m (Sikles Village)Read Route Guide
Trekking Region
Everest Region
Iconic routes to Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes, and the Three Passes
Moderate to Challenging10-12 days
Ama Dablam Trek: 10-12 Day Base Camp Guide & Itinerary
Plan your Ama Dablam trek to base camp (4,570m) with a 10-12 day itinerary, costs from $1,200, permits, difficulty & best seasons. Nepal's most beautiful peak.
Max: 4,570m (Ama Dablam Base Camp)Read Route Guide
Moderate to Challenging12-16 days
Everest Base Camp Trek 2026: Itinerary, Cost & Guide
Everest base camp trek 2026: 14-day itinerary, cost from $900, permits, difficulty, best season & verified local agencies. Plan your EBC trek now.
Max: 5,364mRead Route Guide
Very Difficult18-21 days
Everest Three Passes Trek: 2026 Itinerary, Cost & Guide
Everest Three Passes trek guide: 18-21 day itinerary crossing Kongma La, Cho La & Renjo La, with cost ($1,800-5,500), difficulty, permits & training tips.
Max: 5,545m (Kongma La)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate5-7 days
Everest View Trek: 5-7 Day Itinerary, Cost & Permits 2026
Everest View Trek: see Mount Everest in 5-7 days to Syangboche (3,880m). Itinerary, cost ($900-$3,500), permits, best season & luxury lodge options.
Max: 3,880m (Everest View Hotel / Syangboche)Read Route Guide
Moderate to Difficult12-14 days
Gokyo Lakes Trek: 12-14 Day Itinerary & Cost (2026)
Gokyo Lakes Trek guide: 12-14 day itinerary, $905-$2,350 cost, permits, Gokyo Ri sunrise, six turquoise lakes & best seasons. Plan with a verified local agency.
Max: 5,357m (Gokyo Ri)Read Route Guide
Difficult18-21 days
Jiri to Everest Base Camp: The Classic Hillary Route to EBC
Trek the classic Jiri to Everest Base Camp route that Hillary pioneered. 18-21 day itinerary with costs, difficulty rating, and permits for 2026.
Max: 5,364m (Everest Base Camp)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate5-7 days
Namche to Thame Loop: 5-7 Day Trek Guide
Trek the Namche to Thame loop in 5-7 days through authentic Sherpa villages and ancient monasteries. Ideal Everest region short trek or acclimatization route.
Max: 3,820m (Thame)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate6-8 days
Pikey Peak Trek: Itinerary & Complete Guide
Plan your Pikey Peak trek with our 6-8 day itinerary to Hillary's favorite Everest viewpoint at 4,065m. Sherpa villages, costs, and accessible altitude.
Max: 4,065m (Pikey Peak)Read Route Guide
Hard12-18 days
Rolwaling Valley Trek: Complete Route Guide
Plan your Rolwaling Valley trek with our 12-18 day itinerary to Tsho Rolpa glacial lake. Optional Tashi Lapcha Pass crossing, permits, difficulty, and costs.
Max: 5,755m (Tashi Lapcha Pass, optional)Read Route Guide
Trekking Region
Langtang Region
Closest major treks to Kathmandu through Tamang villages
Moderate to Hard10-14 days
Ganesh Himal Trek: Off-the-Beaten-Path Guide
Plan your Ganesh Himal trek with our 10-14 day itinerary through Tamang villages and the Ruby Valley. Mountain views, permits, and costs near Kathmandu.
Max: 4,400m (Singla Pass / Pangsang Pass)Read Route Guide
Moderate to Difficult5-8 days
Gosainkunda Trek: 5-8 Day Itinerary, Cost & Permits
Plan your Gosainkunda trek to the sacred lakes at 4,380m: 5-8 day itinerary, $700-$1,400 cost, permits, best season, difficulty & Langtang extension.
Max: 4,610m (Laurebina La Pass)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate5-8 days
Helambu Trek: 5-8 Day Cultural Circuit Near Kathmandu
Helambu trek guide: 5-8 day cultural circuit through Hyolmo villages near Kathmandu. Costs from $250, permits, itineraries & year-round access.
Max: 3,650m (Tharepati)Read Route Guide
Challenging12-16 days
Langtang Gosainkunda Loop: Itinerary & Guide
Plan your Langtang Gosainkunda Loop trek with our 12-16 day itinerary crossing Laurebina La pass. Sacred lakes, glacier valley, permits, and costs.
Max: 4,610m (Laurebina La Pass)Read Route Guide
Moderate7-12 days
Langtang Valley Trek 2026: Itinerary, Cost & Permits
Langtang Valley trek 2026: 7-12 day itinerary to Kyanjin Gompa & Tserko Ri (5,033m), costs from $800, permits. Nepal's closest major trek to Kathmandu.
Max: 5,033m (Tserko Ri)Read Route Guide
Moderate9-12 days
Ruby Valley Trek: Hidden Gem Community Trek in Ganesh Himal
Plan your Ruby Valley trek with our 9-12 day itinerary through Tamang homestays beneath Ganesh Himal. Cultural immersion, costs, and permits near Kathmandu.
Max: 3,842m (Pangsang Pass)Read Route Guide
Easy to Moderate7-10 days
Tamang Heritage Trail Trek: 2026 Itinerary & Cost
Plan your Tamang Heritage Trail trek: 7-10 day itinerary, NPR 3,000 permit, homestay costs from $6/night, hot springs and best seasons. Book a local guide.
Max: 3,165m (Nagthali viewpoint)Read Route Guide
Trekking Region
Off the Beaten Path
Manaslu, Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchenjunga — remote adventures await
Very Difficult18-28 days
Dolpo Trek 2026: Routes, Permits, Cost & Itinerary
Plan your Dolpo trek: Upper vs Lower routes, $500+ restricted permits, 18-28 day itineraries, Phoksundo Lake, costs from $4,080/person & best season.
Max: 5,360m (Kang La Pass)Read Route Guide
Very Difficult20-24 days
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek: Itinerary, Cost & Permits
Plan your Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek: 20-24 day itinerary to North (5,143m) & South base camps, $4,000-$5,500 cost, RAP permits, best seasons and maps.
Max: 5,143m (Kanchenjunga North BC)Read Route Guide
Very Difficult16-20 days
Makalu Base Camp Trek: 18-Day Itinerary, Cost & Guide
Makalu Base Camp trek guide: 16-20 day itinerary to 4,870m, ~$2,500-3,500 cost, permits, best season & packing. Plan Nepal's wildest trek for 2026.
Max: 4,870m (Makalu Base Camp)Read Route Guide
Difficult14-18 days
Manaslu Circuit Trek: Itinerary, Cost & 2026 Guide
Manaslu Circuit Trek guide: 14-18 day itinerary, Larkya La Pass (5,160m), restricted-area permit cost ($150-200), difficulty, best time & fewer crowds. Plan 2026.
Max: 5,160m (Larkya La Pass)Read Route Guide
Moderate7-10 days
Rara Lake Trek: Nepal's Largest Lake in the Remote Northwest
Plan your Rara Lake trek with our 7-10 day itinerary to Nepal's largest and most pristine alpine lake at 2,990m. Flights, permits, costs, and culture.
Max: 3,710m (Chuchemara Peak viewpoint)Read Route Guide
Moderate10-12 days (standalone) / 18-21 days (with Manaslu Circuit)
Tsum Valley Trek: Sacred Hidden Valley Guide
Plan your Tsum Valley trek through Nepal's sacred hidden valley. Restricted area permits, 10-12 day itinerary, costs, and authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Max: 3,700m (Mu Gompa)Read Route Guide
Moderate10-14 days
Upper Mustang Nepal: Lo Manthang Trek Guide 2026
Plan your Upper Mustang Nepal trek to Lo Manthang: 10-14 day itinerary, USD 500+ restricted-area permit, costs, best season and culture. Updated 2026.
Max: 3,840m (Lo Manthang)Read Route Guide