Nepal · Himalaya

Nepal

Teahouse trails climb past monasteries and prayer flags toward the highest peaks on Earth. Eight of the fourteen 8,000 m summits lie in or on the border of Nepal.

Best months: Mar–May · Oct–Nov
Signature peak: Everest, 8,849 m
Fly into: Kathmandu (KTM)
Destinations: 12

Explore Nepal Best time to visit

Destinations in Nepal

Where to go in Nepal

12 of 12 destinations · Main season Mar–May · Oct–Nov

Best Mar–May · Oct–Nov

Khumbu

Everest Base Camp

The classic teahouse trek through Sherpa villages to the foot of the Khumbu Icefall.

5,364 m · Mar–May · Oct–Nov · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Snow-capped Himalayan peaks glowing orange at sunrise

Best Mar–May · Oct–Nov

Annapurna, Gandaki

Annapurna Sanctuary

A glacial amphitheatre ringed by Himalayan peaks, reached from Pokhara.

4,130 m · Mar–May · Oct–Nov · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

A white stupa and snow peaks above the Kyanjin valley in Langtang

Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Rasuwa, Bagmati Province

Langtang Valley

A glacier-framed valley north of Kathmandu, with Tamang villages, yak cheese and an easy-access trek of about a week.

3,870 m · Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Manaslu glowing at dawn, reflected in a still lake

Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Gorkha, Gandaki Province

Manaslu Circuit

A remote circuit around the eighth-highest mountain on Earth, crossing the Larkya La pass.

5,100 m · Mar–May, Sep–Nov · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Snow-covered Annapurna peaks above a trekking valley

Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Annapurna Conservation Area, Gandaki Province

Annapurna Circuit

A classic multi-day trek around the Annapurna massif, crossing the 5,416 m Thorong La pass.

5,416 m · Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Dhaulagiri seen from Poon Hill above prayer flags

Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Myagdi, Gandaki Province

Poon Hill and Ghorepani

A short teahouse trek to a famous sunrise viewpoint over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range.

3,210 m · Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Eroded cliffs, a small monastery and snow peaks in Upper Mustang

Best Mar–Nov

Mustang, Gandaki Province

Upper Mustang

A dry, high desert of red cliffs and Tibetan Buddhist villages, ending at the walled city of Lo Manthang.

3,840 m · Mar–Nov · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Villages & culture · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours

A turquoise Gokyo lake and the Ngozumpa Glacier seen from Gokyo Ri

Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Khumbu, Koshi Province

Gokyo Lakes

A string of turquoise lakes below Gokyo Ri, with big views of Everest, Lhotse and Cho Oyu.

5,357 m · Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Lakes · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours

Phewa Lake with the Annapurna range on the horizon at Pokhara

Best Sep–May

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Pokhara and Phewa Lake

A relaxed lakeside city with the Annapurna range as a backdrop, and the main gateway for treks in central Nepal.

822 m · Sep–May · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Lakes · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Houses and streets of the Kathmandu Valley below a green hill

Best Oct–Apr

Bagmati Province

Kathmandu Valley

A valley of ancient royal squares, stupas and temples, with the Himalaya on the horizon on clear days.

1,400 m · Oct–Apr · Easy

Good for: Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours

Terraced fields and hillside buildings at Nagarkot, east of Kathmandu

Best Oct–Mar

Bhaktapur, Bagmati Province

Nagarkot

A hilltop village east of Kathmandu, known for sunrise views over the Himalayan range.

2,195 m · Oct–Mar · Easy

Good for: Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours

Snow-capped mountains above Rara Lake in western Nepal

Best Apr–May, Sep–Nov

Mugu, Karnali Province

Rara Lake

Nepal's largest lake, a deep blue sheet of water in a remote national park in the far west.

2,990 m · Apr–May, Sep–Nov · Moderate

Good for: Lakes · Trekking · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours

About Nepal

Nepal at a glance

Nepal is the classic destination for trekking in the Himalaya. A network of village teahouses lets walkers cross high valleys for days or weeks without carrying camping gear, and trails pass monasteries, prayer flags and terraced hillsides.

The Everest region (Khumbu) and the Annapurna region are the best-known trekking areas. Both have clear peak seasons: March to May, when rhododendrons bloom, and October to November, when skies are typically at their clearest after the monsoon.

Altitude is the main health risk on the higher routes. Itineraries with rest days, slow ascents and honest self-monitoring matter more than fitness alone. Trekking permits and regulations change, so confirm current requirements with an official source or a registered agency.

Getting there

Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Trekking regions are reached by short domestic flights, by road, or both. Pokhara (PKR) is the usual gateway for the Annapurna region, and flights to Lukla serve the Everest region.

Getting around

Domestic flights, tourist buses and private jeeps link the main trailheads. Weather can delay mountain flights, so allow spare days at the start and end of a trek.

Entry and safety

Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, but rules and fees change. Check the official immigration information before you travel.

Travel with insurance that covers trekking at altitude and helicopter evacuation, and learn the symptoms of altitude sickness before you go.

Official sources

Last reviewed October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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