Nepal’s top treks

Five published routes, from a few days out of Pokhara to about two weeks on a high pass.

  • Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu
  • Days from each route
  • The high point is on the trek page
Routes

Choose the walk before you pack for it

Nepal’s trails run from a four-day ridge above Pokhara to circuits that cross a pass above 5,000 m. The days, the difficulty, and the region below are the ones published on each trek, not a longer version of the same name.

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  • 5 routes
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How to choose

Start with the days you have, then the month, then how high you are willing to sleep. A first trek in Nepal is often Poon Hill or Mardi Himal. Everest, the Annapurna Circuit, and Manaslu want the full length on the page, including the rest night. Restricted trails are not teahouse routes you can change on the morning.

  • Under a week. Stay with the shorter Annapurna walks out of Pokhara.
  • About ten days. Annapurna Base Camp or Langtang, if that route is the one you open.
  • About two weeks. Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, or the Manaslu Circuit.
  • A high pass. Read the altitude note on the trek page, and keep the rest day that the itinerary includes.

Side by side

Trek Region Days Difficulty On the trail
Everest Base Camp Trek Everest 14N15D Moderately difficult Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and the walk to base camp.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Annapurna 9N10D Moderate Chhomrong, the sanctuary, and Machhapuchhre close above the camp.
Mardi Himal Trek Annapurna 3N4D moderate A short Annapurna trail, rhododendron, and Fishtail.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Annapurna 12N13D moderate The Marsyangdi to Manang, Thorong La, then the Kali Gandaki.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Manaslu 13N14D challenging Nubri villages, a rest in Samagaon, and Larkya La.

The routes

Everest Base Camp Trek Everest · 14N15D · Moderately difficult

Everest Base Camp Trek (14 Days) is a challenging trek to the base camp of the world's highest mountain. It offers breathtaking views of Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks.…

 Annapurna Base Camp Trek Annapurna · 9N10D · Moderate

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. It offers stunning mountain views, beautiful landscapes, and unique cultural experiences. The trek usua…

 Mardi Himal Trek Annapurna · 3N4D · moderate

Mardi Himal Trek is a short and relatively easy trek in the Annapurna region. It offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain. T…

 Annapurna Circuit Trek Annapurna · 12N13D · moderate

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a legendary trek in Nepal, renowned for its diverse landscapes and cultural experiences. The trek typically takes around 14 to 21 days, starting fr…

 Manaslu Circuit Trek Manaslu · 13N14D · challenging

Manaslu Circuit Trek is a remote and less crowded trek around the Manaslu mountain in the Gorkha district. It offers stunning mountain views, diverse landscapes, and rich cultur…

The full list, including Langtang, Poon Hill, Upper Mustang, and Upper Dolpo, is on Treks. Days and budget filters are on the trek finder.

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Packing list

Layers, boots, a rain shell, and what you can leave in Kathmandu.

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On the trail

Permits, pace, and what to watch for once you are above 3,000 m.

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