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Popular treks
Annapurna Base Camp Trek11 days · from $850Annapurna Circuit Trek13 days · from $550Everest Base Camp Trek14 days · from $1,000Langtang Valley Trek10 days · from $890
KanchenjungaUp to 5,143 m
Annapurna RegionUp to 8,091 m
Everest RegionUp to 8,848 m
Langtang RegionUp to 7,227 m
Manaslu RegionUp to 8,163 m
Mustang RegionUp to 7,061 m
Six trekking regions
From short walks near Kathmandu to remote circuits near the Tibet border. Compare altitude, length, access and the best months, then pick your region.
Where they are
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All regions
Closed to outsiders until 1992, Mustang hides the walled city of Lo Manthang, cliffside sky caves, red canyons and living Tibetan Buddhist culture in Nepal’s Himalayan desert.
The most varied region: rice terraces, rhododendron forest, the Annapurna Sanctuary and the high desert beyond Thorong La.
The Manaslu Region (Manaslu Conservation Area) in Gorkha is a restricted area home to Mt. Manaslu & Mt. Himalchuli, sacred Nubri and Tsum valleys, and rich traditional Buddhist culture.
Nepal's first Himalayan national park, a day's drive from Kathmandu: yak valleys under Langtang Lirung, sacred lakes and Tamang villages.
Khumbu is the Sherpa valley system under Everest, protected by Sagarmatha National Park, with Namche, Tengboche, the Gokyo lakes and teahouses in every valley.
A long expedition-style trek in the far east to the base camps of the world's third-highest mountain.
Quick picks
Short access from Kathmandu or Pokhara, no domestic flights.
Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar and the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Remote circuits and restricted areas with few trekkers.
Homestays, monasteries and lower altitudes.
Side by side
| Region | Max altitude | Trek length | Difficulty | Getting there | Permits | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Region | 7,061 m | 6 to 12 days | Easy–challenging | Fly to Jomsom/Drive to Jomsom, then jeep | ACAP + RAP | Culture, Monsoon Trekking, Pilgrimage |
| Annapurna Region | 8,091 m | 2 to 16 days | Easy–challenging | Drive or fly to Pokhara | ACAP + Nar Phu RAP ( | First Himalayan trek, Short treks, Culture |
| Manaslu Region | 8,163 m | 10 to 20 days | Challenging | Drive to Soti Khola or Machha Khola | Manaslu RAP, MCAP, ACAP, Tsum RAP | High Passes, Quiet Trails, Traditional Himalayan Buddhist Culture |
| Langtang Region | 7,227 m | 5 to 17 days | Moderate | Drive from Kathmandu | Langtang National Park Permit | Close to Kathmandu, First Himalayan trek, Tamang and Hyolmo village culture |
| Everest Region | 8,848 m | 6 to 19 days | Challenging | Flight to Lukla, Drive to Thamdanda | Sagarmatha NP + Khumbu local permit | Views of 8,000 m peaks, Sherpa culture, Glaciers and high lakes |
| Kanchenjunga | 5,143 m | 20–25 days | Strenuous | Fly to Bhadrapur, drive to Taplejung | Restricted area + KCAP | True wilderness, Experienced trekkers, Off the beaten path |
Since 2023, foreign trekkers in Nepal's national parks and conservation areas must trek with a licensed guide. Restricted areas also need a special permit and at least two trekkers. We arrange all permits.
Seasons
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Region | Not ideal | Not ideal | Best | Best | Best | Possible | Possible | Possible | Best | Best | Best | Possible |
| Annapurna Region | Possible | Possible | Best | Best | Best | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Best | Best | Possible |
| Manaslu Region | Not ideal | Not ideal | Best | Best | Best | Not ideal | Not ideal | Not ideal | Best | Best | Best | Possible |
| Langtang Region | Possible | Possible | Best | Best | Best | Not ideal | Not ideal | Not ideal | Possible | Best | Best | Possible |
| Everest Region | Possible | Possible | Best | Best | Best | Not ideal | Not ideal | Not ideal | Possible | Best | Best | Possible |
| Kanchenjunga | Not ideal | Not ideal | Possible | Best | Best | Not ideal | Not ideal | Not ideal | Possible | Best | Best | Not ideal |
Rain-shadow areas such as Nar Phu stay drier in the monsoon. Winter is clear but cold above 4,000 m.
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