Trail GuidesHow Much It Costs to Climb Everest
Climbing Everest costs from about USD 33,000 up to USD 160,000 or more, a world away from the trek to Base Camp. Here is where every dollar goes.

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Annapurna · Everest · Mustang
Home to 8 of the world's 14 eight-thousanders. From the gentle Poon Hill sunrise to the demanding Annapurna Circuit — Nepal has a trail for every ambition.
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The Last Himalayan Kingdom
Pristine valleys, ancient dzongs, and Tiger's Nest Monastery. Bhutan's high-value, low-impact philosophy ensures an experience that remains untouched by mass tourism.
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Potala Palace · Roof of the World
The Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, and the Friendship Highway to the Everest North Face viewpoint. Tibet is the journey of a lifetime.
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One of the Great Walks of the World
A complete cross-section of Nepal — subtropical lowlands, rhododendron forests, and the high Tibetan plateau. The centrepiece: Thorong La Pass at 5,416m, led by TAAN Class A guides who have crossed it over 50 times.
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Not “an experienced local guide” — a named person, assigned before you pay anything, who grew up in the valley you're walking into. Between them our lead guides have run 327+ treks.
Ask them anything before you commit — which month suits your fitness, whether a teenager will cope with the altitude, what the food is really like.
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Founder & Lead Guide
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Born and raised in the Annapurna foothills, AJ has spent over 10 years guiding trekkers of every fitness level through Nepal's most demanding and rewarding terrain. He is also the founder of Swotah Travel & Adventure, Nepal's award-winning adventure travel family.
His philosophy is simple: small groups, no shortcuts on safety, and enough time to actually absorb what you're seeing. Every trek he designs is one he would be proud to walk himself.
Real Experiences
The Swotah Travel Family
Annapurna Trekking is the Annapurna-region specialist within the Swotah Travel & Adventure family — six Nepali-owned sister companies, each an expert in their own corner of the Himalayas.
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Everything you need to know before booking your Himalayan trek. Still have questions? We reply to every message within a few hours.
Ask Us AnythingThe two main trekking seasons are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November). Both offer clear skies and stable trail conditions. Spring brings rhododendron blooms; autumn brings post-monsoon visibility with the sharpest mountain views.
For most of our standard routes (Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp), no prior trekking experience is required — just a reasonable fitness level. For high-altitude routes like the Annapurna Circuit or Manaslu, some previous multi-day walking helps significantly.
Altitude sickness (AMS) can affect anyone above 2,500m regardless of fitness. We build mandatory acclimatisation days into every high-altitude itinerary, carry pulse oximeters and emergency oxygen, and our guides are trained to recognise and respond to AMS symptoms.
Every trek we operate is 100% private — your group, your pace, your itinerary. We do not amalgamate strangers into shared departure groups. This is fundamental to the quality of experience we promise.
All our trek prices include accommodation (tea houses or camping), meals on the trail, government permits (TIMS, ACAP/MCAP), a certified lead guide, and porters. International flights, travel insurance, and personal equipment are not included.
Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or the booking form. We require a 20% deposit to confirm your dates. You can cancel free of charge up to 60 days before departure. Between 60–30 days, the deposit is non-refundable. Under 30 days, 50% of the total is charged.
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Trail GuidesClimbing Everest costs from about USD 33,000 up to USD 160,000 or more, a world away from the trek to Base Camp. Here is where every dollar goes.



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AJ (Ajay Kumar Shrestha)
Founder & Lead Guide

Bijay Gurung
TAAN-Licensed Guide

Rajan Rai
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Chhakmaya Gajurba
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