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All Nepal Treks Compared

Thirteen routes, one set of columns. Sort by days, altitude or difficulty. Filter by how long you have, how hard you want it, and when you can go.

Routes: 13

Last checked: 2026-08-24

Difficulty scale: 1 easy → 5 very hard

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13 of 13 routes ·

Sources2026-08-24· altitudes: survey figures · days: range across published itineraries · permits: NTB/DNPWC schedule · cost bands: lowest to highest guided-group package printed by named operators in 2026, per person, excluding flights to Nepal (details on each route page)
Route				Cost band	Best months	Permits
Everest Base CampKhumbu · Teahouse	12–14	5,545 mKala Patthar	Demanding	USD 1,195–2,999guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr · May	Sagarmatha National Park entry; Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
Annapurna CircuitAnnapurna · Teahouse	12–18	5,416 mThorong La	Demanding	USD 820–3,160guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr	ACAP entry; TIMS card
Manaslu CircuitManaslu · Teahouse	14–18	5,106 mLarkya La	Hard	USD 745–2,800guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr	Manaslu Restricted Area Permit; MCAP entry; ACAP entry
Annapurna Base CampAnnapurna · Teahouse	7–11	4,130 mAnnapurna Base Camp	Moderate	USD 714–2,499guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr	ACAP entry; TIMS card
Langtang ValleyLangtang · Teahouse	7–10	4,773 mKyanjin Ri	Moderate	USD 549–1,990guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr · May	Langtang National Park entry; TIMS card
Ghorepani Poon HillAnnapurna · Teahouse	3–5	3,210 mPoon Hill	Easy	USD 271–2,099guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Dec · Mar · Apr	ACAP entry; TIMS card
Mardi HimalAnnapurna · Teahouse	5–7	4,500 mMardi Himal Base Camp	Moderate	USD 300–1,945guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr	ACAP entry; TIMS card
Gokyo LakesKhumbu · Teahouse	11–13	5,357 mGokyo Ri	Demanding	USD 1,100–3,299guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Mar · Apr · May	Sagarmatha National Park entry; Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
Everest Three PassesKhumbu · Teahouse	17–20	5,535 mKongma La	Very hard	USD 1,250–3,890guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Apr · May	Sagarmatha National Park entry; Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
KanchenjungaKanchenjunga · Teahouse, basic	20–26	5,143 mPangpema	Hard	USD 999–4,200guided, per person	Oct · Nov · Apr · May	Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit; KCAP entry
DolpoDolpo · Camping / basic lodges	16–28	5,360 mKang La	Very hard	USD 2,350–5,500guided, per person	May · Jun · Sep · Oct	Dolpo Restricted Area Permit (Lower or Upper); Shey Phoksundo National Park entry
Rara LakeKarnali · Basic lodges / camping	7–10	3,710 mChuchemara Danda	Moderate	USD 1,199–1,899guided, per person	Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov	Rara National Park entry; TIMS card
Upper MustangMustang · Teahouse	12–16	4,200 mPasses above Lo Manthang	Demanding	USD 1,350–4,540guided, per person	Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov	Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit; ACAP entry

How difficulty is scored

1: Short, low altitude, no pass. Fit walkers of any age.
2: Under 4,500 m, teahouses throughout, 5–6 hour days.
3: Over 5,000 m or a long circuit; acclimatisation days matter.
4: Remote or restricted, a 5,000 m pass, thinner lodge cover.
5: Multiple 5,000 m passes or camping; previous Himalayan experience expected.