Himalaya Handbook

Treks in Nepal

These are the routes we cover. Detailed, operator-sourced guides, real costs, itineraries, permits and best seasons, are published through the 2026 season. Here's the map of what's coming.

01

Everest Base Camp Trek

Khumbu  ·  Challenging  ·  High point 5,364 m

The classic. High altitude, iconic scenery, and the route most first-timers ask about first.

02

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna  ·  Moderate  ·  High point 4,130 m

A shorter, lower-altitude amphitheatre of peaks. A strong first big trek.

03

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna  ·  Challenging  ·  High point 5,416 m

A long, varied classic crossing the Thorong La pass.

04

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu  ·  Challenging  ·  High point 5,106 m

Remote, restricted-area, and far quieter than Everest or Annapurna.

05

Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang  ·  Moderate  ·  High point 4,984 m

Close to Kathmandu, short, and deeply worth it.

06

Mardi Himal Trek

Annapurna  ·  Moderate  ·  High point 4,500 m

A short, scenic ridge trek that suits fit beginners.

07

Gokyo Lakes Trek

Khumbu  ·  Challenging  ·  High point 5,357 m

Turquoise glacial lakes and an alternative to the standard Everest route.

08

Upper Mustang Trek

Mustang  ·  Moderate  ·  High point 3,840 m

A high-desert former kingdom with its own culture and restricted-area permits.

Beyond trekking

Nepal is more than its trails. Alongside the treks we cover the wider adventure trip, paragliding in Pokhara, white-water rafting, jungle safaris in Chitwan, and peak climbing, with the same independent, operator-sourced approach.