Nepal Trekking Guides

Ajay Kumar Shrestha 5 min

Kathmandu to Pokhara: Flights, Tourist Bus, and Drive Times

How to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara before your trek: flight times and prices, tourist bus options, private jeep, and which to choose.

Upper Mustang Trek: The Complete Guide to the Forbidden Kingdom

The complete Upper Mustang trek guide: the 10 to 14-day route to Lo Manthang, the restricted-area permit, cost, best time, and culture.

Manaslu Circuit Trek: The Complete Guide to Nepal's Wild Circuit

The complete Manaslu Circuit guide: the 14 to 17-day route over the 5,106m Larkya La, restricted-area permits, cost, and best time.

Ajay Kumar Shrestha 6 min

Annapurna Base Camp Itinerary: 7, 10 and 12-Day Plans

Day-by-day Annapurna Base Camp itineraries for 7, 10 and 12-day trips, with altitudes, the Modi Khola valley, and the 4,130m sanctuary.

Ajay Kumar Shrestha 6 min

Mardi Himal Trek: The Complete Guide to Nepal's Hidden Ridge

The complete Mardi Himal trek guide: the 5 to 9-day itinerary, the 4,500m Upper View Point below Machhapuchhre, cost, best time, and difficulty.

Annapurna Circuit vs Everest Base Camp: Which Trek to Choose

Annapurna Circuit vs Everest Base Camp compared on scenery, difficulty, altitude, cost and crowds, to help you choose the right Nepal trek.

Poon Hill Trek: The Complete Guide to Nepal's Best Short Trek

The complete Ghorepani Poon Hill trek guide: itinerary, the 3,210m sunrise, cost, best season, and why it suits first-time trekkers.

Ajay Kumar Shrestha 6 min

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost: A Full Price Breakdown

A full breakdown of Annapurna Base Camp trek costs: guided packages, the ACAP permit, daily food and tea houses, and tipping.

How Hard Is the Annapurna Circuit? Difficulty and Fitness Explained

How hard is the Annapurna Circuit? Daily distances, altitude, the Thorong La pass, and a realistic fitness plan from our guides.

Ajay Kumar Shrestha 8 min

Annapurna Circuit Itinerary: 12, 14 and 16-Day Plans Compared

Day-by-day Annapurna Circuit itineraries for 12, 14 and 16-day trips, with altitudes, rest days, and the Thorong La pass crossing explained.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost: A Full 2026 Price Breakdown

A complete 2026 breakdown of what the Annapurna Circuit Trek costs, from guided package prices and permits to daily food, tea-house beds, and tipping.

ACAP and TIMS Permit Guide — The Two Essential Annapurna Permits

If you're trekking anywhere in the Annapurna region, you need an ACAP permit and a TIMS card. Here's exactly what they are, what they cost, where to get them, and what happens if you trek without them.

Karma Gyalzen 9 min

Everest Base Camp vs Three Passes Trek — Which Should You Choose?

If you've decided to trek the Everest region, you have a choice: the 14-day Base Camp trek, or the 18+ day Three Passes Trek that loops through the entire Khumbu valley including Gokyo. Here's how to choose.

Pemba Sherpa 9 min

The Complete Nepal Trekking Packing List, From Our Guides

A well-packed bag is the difference between a comfortable Himalayan trek and a miserable one. Here's exactly what to bring, what to rent in Kathmandu, and what to leave at home.

Dawa Tshering 11 min

Safety

Altitude Sickness on Nepal Treks — Prevention, Recognition, Response

Altitude sickness is the biggest medical risk on any Nepal trek above 3,000 metres. This guide covers what AMS, HACE, and HAPE actually are, how to recognise symptoms, and exactly what to do at each severity level.

Pemba Sherpa 12 min

Nepal Trekking Permits — The Complete 2026 Guide

Every major trek in Nepal requires permits. This guide covers everything: TIMS, ACAP, Sagarmatha National Park, restricted area permits for Mustang and Manaslu, where to get them, and what to bring.

Karma Gyalzen 10 min

Crossing Thorong La Pass — Everything You Need to Know

Thorong La is a 5,416m crossing that stands between you and the completion of the Annapurna Circuit. Here's how to prepare for it, what to expect on the day, and how to handle it if things go wrong.

Pemba Sherpa 11 min

Annapurna Circuit vs Annapurna Base Camp — Which Trek Is Right for You?

Both are in the Annapurna region but they're very different experiences. The Circuit is longer, higher, and crosses a 5,416m pass. ABC is shorter but takes you inside a mountain amphitheatre unlike anywhere on earth.

Dawa Tshering 8 min

The Best Time to Trek the Annapurna Circuit — A Month-by-Month Guide

The Annapurna Circuit is trekable almost year-round, but the experience varies enormously depending on when you go. Here's what each season actually looks like on the trail.

Pemba Sherpa 9 min

Health & Safety

Altitude Sickness on Nepal Treks — A Complete Guide to AMS, HACE & HAPE

Altitude sickness affects trekkers regardless of fitness level. Understanding the symptoms, prevention, and treatment could save your trek — and your life.

Pemba Sherpa 9 min

Nepal Trekking Permits 2025 — ACAP, TIMS, Restricted Area & National Park Fees

Nepal trekking permits are more complex than they appear. Here is exactly what you need, what each costs, and how we handle it all for you.

Dawa Tshering 7 min

Everest Base Camp Trek — The Complete Guide for First-Timers

Everest Base Camp is the most iconic trekking destination on earth. Here is everything a first-timer needs to know — from Lukla flights to Kala Patthar sunrise.

Pemba Sherpa 8 min

Langtang Valley Trek — The Best Trek You Haven't Heard Of

The Langtang Valley is Nepal's closest major trek to Kathmandu and sees a fraction of the trekkers of Everest or Annapurna. Here is why it deserves to be on your radar.

Dawa Tshering 8 min

Tilicho Lake Trek Cost 2025 — Complete Budget Breakdown

Tilicho Lake sits at 4,919m in the Manang District — the highest lake on the Annapurna Circuit. Here is every cost you need to plan your 2025 budget, from permits to porters.

AJ 7 min

Health & Safety

Altitude Sickness on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek — Prevention & What to Do

Annapurna Base Camp sits at 4,130m — high enough for altitude sickness to affect any trekker, regardless of fitness. Here is the ABC-specific altitude profile and how to handle every stage.

AJ 8 min

Nar Phu Valley Trek — Itinerary, Permit & Cost Guide 2025

Nar Phu Valley is Nepal's most restricted and least-visited major trekking region — a 10-day route into an ancient Tibetan world that sees fewer than 500 trekkers per year. Here is everything you need to plan it.

AJ 8 min

Mardi Himal Trek Cost 2025 — Complete Budget Breakdown

The Mardi Himal Trek costs USD 690–990 per person as a guided all-inclusive package. Here is every cost broken down — permits, accommodation, food, guide, transport — so you can plan your 2025 budget accurately.

AJ 7 min

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost 2025 — Full Budget Guide

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek costs USD 790–1,290 per person as a guided all-inclusive package. Here is every cost broken down so you can plan accurately before you book.

AJ 8 min

Mardi Himal Trek — The Complete Guide to Nepal's Hidden Annapurna Route

The Mardi Himal Trek is the Annapurna region's best-kept secret — 7 days to Machhapuchhre's closest viewpoint with a fraction of the ABC crowds. Here is everything you need to know.

AJ 9 min