Our post today is a specially compiled trekking Nepal summary. These are four classic trips you must consider if a Nepal trek is on your radar. These trips range in duration, price and level of challenge. The duration is measured in entire trip days. All these trips include two nights in Kathmandu at the start of the trip (before the actual trek commences) and one night in Kathmandu at the end. View all our trekking in Nepal adventures.
Trekking Nepal summary – Everest region
Everest Base Camp Trek (18 days – moderate to challenging)
The tried and tested benchmark classic when it comes to trekking in Nepal. Three days in Kathmandu and 15 days in the mountains. You’ll be treated to the highest standard of trekking facilities and Nepalese hospitality on the way to Everest Base Camp and back. Highlights of this trip include an ascent of Kala Pattar (5550m) to witness a stunning sunset on Mt Everest and Nuptse and trekking into Everest Base Camp with close-up views of the magnificent and deadly Khumbu Icefall. Along the way you’ll get plenty of views of Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Island Peak, Lobuche East, Pumori, Ama Dablam and literally hundreds more Himalayan giants.
Everest Circuit (22 days – challenging)
Virtually every book you pick up on the subject of trekking in Nepal will feature the Everest Circuit. We say that if you have 22 days up your sleeve and you’re relatively fit then this is the must do Nepal trek for you. The Everest Circuit trek serves up every highlight the Everest region has to offer. Get higher than 5000m on no less than four occasions as you climb Gokyo Ri (5357m), cross the Cho La pass (5420m), climb Kala Pattar (5550m) and trek into Everest Base Camp at 5300m. You’ll stay in the finest Himalayan lodges along the way and experience a level of Nepalese hospitality second to none. You’ll trek with highly experienced and qualified Sherpa leaders and guides who will work to ensure that everyday of your trek is as remarkable as the next.
Trekking Nepal summary – Annapurna region
Annapurna Introductory (12 days – easy)
This is a fantastic trekking in Nepal experience for first-timers to the Nepal Himalaya. It is especially suitable for those with limited holiday time and also for those that aren’t quite up to the challenge that comes with being above 4000m for several days. This trek takes place on the southern side of the Annapurna Range and provides incredible views of Macchupachare, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri and more. The trekking route is gentle and never demanding physically but also includes an ascent of Poon Hill for the classic and famous views of the Annapurna Conservation Area. Other highlights of this trek include the scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and two nights staying in Pokhara by the beautiful Phewa Tal (lake).
Annapurna Circuit (22 days – moderate to challenging)
Like the Everest Circuit, the Annapurna Circuit is a 22 day undertaking. This trek starts at a much lower altitude than treks in the Everest region and the altitude gain is gradual. Crossing the Thorong La pass at 5416m is the most challenging day on this trek but the views are the perfect reward for the effort. Our Annapurna Circuit trek travels in an anti-clockwise fashion around the main Annapurna range. The views keep coming the whole way round and include Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna,nd Dhaulagiri and the Chulus. Nights at Manang, Muktinath and Jomosom are real highlights as are the classic views from Poon Hill.
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