Most Popular Less Crowded Adventure
7 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek

16 Reviews
USD 475 449

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 7 Days - 7 Days days

Moderate, 4130m/13550feet. ABC
Everest View Trek

1 Review
USD 725 699

Everest View Trek - 5 days days

Easy, 3860m (Everest View Point)
Gokyo Lake Trek

5 Reviews
USD 1200 1149

Gokyo Lakes Trek - 11 Days days

Adventure, 5360 Renjo La Pass
12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek

10 Reviews
USD 900 849

Manaslu Trek - 12 Days days

Adventure, 5106m
sunrise and himalayas view from Poon hill

21 Reviews
USD 325 299

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 4 Days days

Easy, 3210m, Poonhill
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

1 Review
USD 725 699

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek - 13 Days days

Moderate, 4610m
Mount Everest view from Kalapather

6 Reviews
USD 1249 1199

Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 Days days

Adventure, 5550 (Kalapather)
Annapurna round Trek

3 Reviews
USD 700 675

Annapurna Circuit Trek - 10 Days days

Adventure, 5416m, Thorong La pass
5 Days Helambu Trek
USD 325 249

Helambu Trek - 5 Days days

Easy, 3690m (Tharepati)
View from Jomsom Muktinath Trail

Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek - 8 Days days

Easy, 3760m
mardi himal trek banner photo

18 Reviews
USD 325 310

Mardi Himal Trek - 4 Days days

Moderate, 4500m, Mardi Himal Base Camp
everest view between Namche to Kyangjuma hike
USD 1450 1399

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek - 19 Days days

Adventure, 5550m, Kalapather
Everest Base Camp trek via Gokyo Lakes

1 Review
USD 1400 1349

Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek - 15 Days days

adventure, 5550m (Kalapattar)
view from kyanjin

4 Reviews
USD 425 399

Langtang Valley Trek - 7 days days

Moderate, 4773m
Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek
USD 1250 1200

Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek - 15 Days days

Adventure, 5550m, Kalapather
Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill

1 Review
USD 650 625

Annapurna Base Camp Trek With Poon Hill - 9 Days days

Moderate, 4130m, Annapurna Base Camp
Everest Base Camp 5364m
USD 2000 1925

Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return - 12 Days days

Adventure, 5550m, Kalapather
Andreas Annapurna Round Trek
USD 825 799

Annapurna Circuit Trek With Tilicho Lake - 12 Days days

Adventure, 5416 m, Thorong La Pass
Luxury EBC Trek
USD 2500 2400

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days days

Adventure, 5550m, Kalapather
Annapurna Circuit Trek with Poonhill
USD 950 899

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Poon Hill - 14 Days days

Adventure, 5,416 meters (17,769 feet) Thorong La pass
Annapurna Circuit Trek
USD 1100 1050

Annapurna Circuit with Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 17 Days days

Adventure, 5416m, Thorong La pass
Upper Mustang Jeep Tour
USD 2050 1999

Upper Mustang Jeep Tour - 13 Days days

Moderate, 4230m, Marang La
Annapurna Base Camp
USD 425 399

5 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 5 Days days

Moderate, Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13550feet)
Sunrise view from Tadapani 2630m

1 Review
USD 285 260

3 Days Poon Hill Trek - 3 Days days

Easy, 3,210 meters (10,531 feet)
Mardi Himal Trek

1 Review
USD 825 775

Poon Hill ABC Mardi Himal Trek - 12 Days days

Moderate, 4,500 meters (14,764 feet)

Most Popular Treks Overview

Nepal is a paradise for people who like high-altitude trekking in the lap of the Himalayas. Some of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal are popular far and wide in the world. The trekking destination like Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Manaslu Base Camp, Mardi Himal Trek, and Poon Hill Trek are pretty popular.

Needless to say, some treks are pretty challenging, while others are easy and are specially made for beginners. During your trek in Nepal, you must consider certain factors like the best time to trek, the food and accommodation, and the process of hiring guides and porters. So, let’s look at 25 of the most popular treks in Nepal.

25 Most Popular Treks Packages

Annapurna Base Camp Trek – Starts At $449

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal’s most challenging and popular trekking destinations. It takes about 7 to 15 days to complete. Besides Everest Base Camp Trek, ABC Trek has attracted many customers. Some major attractions of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek are Ghandruk, Chomrong, Annapurna Conservation Area, Machapuchhre Base Camp, Jhinu Danda, and natural hot springs.

Annapurna base camp trek

During the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you will see majestic views of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, and Fishtail Mountain.

Everest View Trek – Starts At $699

There are many trekking packages in the Everest region; one of the short ones is the Everest View Trek. As the name suggests, the trek takes you to the Everest View Hotel, where you can see stunning mountains like Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and others. You will be trekking for five days on this trek. In the Everest View Trek, you will trek during the acclimatization day from Namche Bazaar and reach the Everest View Hotel for a delicious breakfast and the majestic mountains’ majestic views.

Gokyo Lakes Trek – Starts At $1149

The Gokyo Lakes trek is a well-known and respected trek in Khumbu, famous for the magnificent views of mountain peaks. During this trek, the trekkers will reach the impressive Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in Nepal’s Himalayas. This region offers breathtaking views of Nepal’s most popular 8,000-meter mountains, including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, all visible from the vantage point of Gokyo Ri above Gokyo Lake. One of the notable attractions is the breathtaking view of the immense ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung (2,922 m) in the Khumbu region.

12 Days Manaslu Trek Starts At – $849

Manaslu Trek is also among the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Naturally, this trek takes you closer to the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 meters above sea level. The Manaslu trek takes you to the Larkya La Pass, the highest elevation of the trek, at an altitude of 5106m. There are several unique attractions that the trekkers can enjoy. They can reach small but beautiful villages like Macchakhola, Samagaun, Soti Khola, Namrung, Philip, Jagat, Tilche, and Samdo villages.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – Starts At $299

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most underrated treks in the Annapurna region. It is a short and close trek to Pokhara’s tourism hub and is among Nepal’s most beautiful treks. Poon Hill is located at the heart of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Along the way, you’ll pass through small settlements of Gurung and Magars. The journey to Poonhill is fantastic.

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek

You’ll experience breathtaking mountain views, diverse flowers, terraced farms, a rural atmosphere, glacial moraines, and snowy mountains along a peaceful environment, making for a complete trekking experience. Poon Hill trek encapsulates the sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, as well as the charming villages of Ghorepani and Ghandruk. The stunning views of sunrise, sunset, and mountains are the primary reason for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek – Starts At $699

The Langtang Valley Trek is the nearest trek from Kathmandu city. It is one of the short treks, but you can add a few more trekking attractions, like the Gosaikunda Trek, which increases the duration. The Langtang Valley trek is one of the most beautiful treks, and when you combine it with the mesmerizing Gosaikunda Valley and Lake Trek, the trek becomes even more impressive. During this trek, you will see rare mountain ranges like Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Kangchenpo, Ganesh Himal, and Yala Peak.

Everest Base Camp Trek – Starts At $1199

Everest Base Camp Trek is the most visited trekking destination in Nepal and the most commercialized trek, which is why hundreds of thousands of trekkers visit the base camp. The EBC trek takes the trekkers closer to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8849m). The average duration of the Everest Base Camp Trek is 12 to 15 days. During this trek the trekkers visit several Sherpa villages in Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Pheriche etc. Several attractions on the EBC trek include Lukla Airport, Namche Bazaar, Hotel Everest View, Sagarmatha Museum, Tengboche Monastery, and Kala Patthar.

10 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek – Starts At $675

Annapurna Circuit Trek is also an equally popular trekking destination in Nepal. It is among the major attractions of the Annapurna region. The Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the off-beaten treks in Nepal, which means you will be trekking in the wilder lands from the first to the last day of the trek.

Annapurna circuit Trek

The Majestic Annapurna Circuit Trek takes you through the Thorong La Pass at an elevation of 5,416 m.

5 Days Helambu Trek – Starts At $249

The Helambu Trek is Nepal’s less commercialized, underrated, but beautiful trekking destination. You can combine the Helambu trek with the Langtang trek and extend the duration for long days, but you can also independently trek the Helambu region, which will only take at least five days. During the trek to Helambu, you will be trekking through different types of small villages like Chisapani, Kutumsang, GolBhanjyang, Tharepati, Mangengoth, Melamchigaon, and others. The views of the Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa, Yala Peak, and Ganchenpo mountains are visible during the trek.

Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill Trek

The Jomsom Muktinath Poonhill trek is a popular destination in the Annapurna region. Key attractions along this route include Kagbeni, Muktinath temple, the natural hot spring Tatopani, the renowned viewpoint Poonhill, and the Ghandruk Gurung village. The trek route is quite challenging, so most tourists prefer to visit this place in the Overland Jeep. However, if the trekkers are physically fit and have mental endurance, they can easily overcome the difficulty of this trek.

4 Days Mardi Himal Trek – Starts At $310

Mardi Himal Trek is also one of Nepal’s least explored trekking destinations. This mountain is located in the magnificent but massive Annapurna Massif and is in the close range of Mount Machhrapuchhre. The trek through the Mardi Himal is remarkable as you can witness the majestic views of the mountains and trek through the lush jungles, wildlands, peaks, rocks, valleys, and snowy moraines. The Mardi Himal trek passes through lots of curves and slippery trails, so make sure you are not trekking in the most minor ideal conditions, like the winter season.

19 Days Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek – Starts At $1399

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek, or simply Jir Everest Base Camp Trek, is the classic package for trekking to the Everest Region. Before the airport of Lukla, the trekkers had to visit Jiri and then reach Lukla to continue the trek. This trekking method is still possible, so it is still called the classical Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. The unique attraction of this trek is the Lamjura, which is the highest pass above Lukla.

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek

Furthermore, on this trek, the trekkers also visit all the other attractions like Namche Bazaar, Sagarmatha National Park, Kala Patthar, Tengboche Monstery, Syangboche Airport, and others.

Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Trek –  Starts At $1349

They were trekking on the Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes Trek in the Khumbu region to discover nature’s hidden wonders, including Gokyo Lakes, Cho La Pass, Gokyo Ri Viewpoint, and Khumbu Icefall. Experience breathtaking views of the world’s highest mountains – Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Cho You, and Nuptse- while encountering highland flora, fauna, and human settlements. In this trek, the trekkers visit the EBC camp and then go further down to experience the utmost beauty of the Khumbu glaciers, Gokyo Valleys, and the stunning Gokyo Lakes.

7 Days Langtang Valley Trek – Starts At $399

Langtang Valley Trek has recently become quite popular among foreign trekkers and has attracted much interest. This trek is closer to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and falls under a moderate level of trekking, where the trekkers can also enjoy the Himalayan adventure. The major attractions of the Langtang Valley Trek are strolling around the Tamang villages and beautiful places like Kyanjin Gompa. You can also climb the Kyanjin Ri and the Tserko Ri peaks and get majestic views of the Langtang region and the surrounding areas.

15 Days Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek – Starts At $1200

Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the longest-lasting Everest Base Camp Treks. This trek is entirely different from the Lukla EBC trek as the trekkers have first to visit the Phaplu. The trekkers first reach Phaplu, Nunthala, Bupsa, and Chheplung, from where they will reach Namche and continue the regular EBC trek route. These beautiful local villages add more attraction to the already beautiful attractions of the EBC trek.

9 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek With Poon Hill – Starts At $625

Annapurna Base Camp Trek alone is a trendy and worthwhile trekking spot in Nepal. But when you combine them with the Poon Hill trek, the adventure and experience becomes even more majestic. The beautiful Poon Hill attracts trekkers with panoramic views of the mountains and stunning views of sunrise and sunset. After exploring the ABC trek for some time, the trekkers also visit the regular path and enjoy the views of the mountains from the camp.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return – Starts At $1925

If you are Looking for an easier way to do the Everest Base Camp, then the EBC trek with Helicopter return is the trek to choose. This trek includes an option to return by helicopter, making the experience even more luxurious. This means you can enjoy the trek on foot and then take a thrilling helicopter flight back.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

The 12-day trek takes you to a height of about 5,364 meters and provides stunning views of the highest peaks in the world, including Mt. Everest.

Annapurna Circuit Trek With Tilicho Lake – Starts At $799

The ACT Trek, also known as the Annapurna Circuit, connects the lively Annapurna region with the captivating Mustang region. Along the trail, you’ll see beautiful waterfalls and Nepalese families farming on the hills. As you reach the Manang district, you’ll encounter Tibetan Buddhist settlements, and the landscape changes. The Annapurna Circuit Trek With Tilicho Lake offers breathtaking views of the mountains, including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna. However, in this ACT trek, you can also combine the adventure of climbing majestic Tilicho lakes. It is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world, surrounded by towering mountains. The magnificent blue lake in the middle of these mountains makes it one of the best places to take amazing photos.

14 Days Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek – Starts At $2400

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most expensive but comfortable ways of visiting the Everest Base Camp Trek. From the start of the trek, you will be staying in the luxurious hotels in Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, and Namche Bazaar. In this trek, you will have luxurious activities like boating, paragliding, and even tours around the region via helicopter.

14 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek with Poon Hill – Starts At $899

The Annapurna Circuit Trek with Poon Hill is a beautiful and rewarding journey through one of Nepal’s most famous circuit treks. This trek includes the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Poon Hill on a relatively easy and short trek. During the trek, you’ll witness the stunning views of the deepest gorges and deserted lands. Additionally, you can trek through the impressive Thorang La Pass, which sits 5,416 meters above sea level. Along the way, you’ll be able to see beautiful mountains such as Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna ranges, Thorong Peak, Chulu east, mid and west, Tilicho Peak, Macchapuchre, and more. The trail of the ABC trek with Poon Hill passes through the legendary Kaligandaki River. During this trek, the trekkers pass through waterfalls, rivers, suspension bridges, chorten mani walls, and the cold, snowy glacial moraines.

Annapurna Circuit with Annapurna Base Camp Trek – Starts At $1050

Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek are two of the most popular trekking destinations in the region. These two treks extend to 17 days and offer plenty of exploration opportunities. Some of the major attractions of this trek are Muktinath Muktinath, Natural Hot Springs, Majestic Views of the Mountains Annapurna I, II, III, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Hiunchuli, and others, monasteries in Manang, Pokhara, and others. Trek through lush jungles, terraced fields, rocky valleys, glacial moraines, and snowy mountains.

13 Days Upper Mustang Jeep Tour – Starts At $1999

Upper Mustang Overland or Jeep tour is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to trek the Mustang region. The stunning land of Mustang might seem more majestic when you are touring in the comfort of a Jeep.

Upper Mustang Jeep Tour

The trek through the Upper Mustang will be pretty strenuous, so when touring the snowy trails of the Mustang in the Jeep, reach the peaceful, mysterious Lo-Man Thang in the comfort of the Jeep.

5 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek – Starts At $399

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be curated into short and long treks. The 5-day ABC trek is among the shortest ones. The trek will drive to the Pokhara on the first day, beginning in Sinuwa. You will reach Deurali the next day, and immediately the next day, you will reach ABC Trek. You will also visit all the regular attractions of the ABC trek in this short trek.

3 Days Poon Hill Trek – Starts At $260

The Poon Hill Trek is a 3-day hike in Nepal that’s not too hard. You’ll see beautiful mountains and learn about the people who live there. The trek takes you from farms to high mountains, and you will see amazing views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and more. It’s suitable for people of all ages, even 5 to 8-year-olds.

12 Days Poon Hill ABC Mardi Himal Trek – Starts At $775

The 12 Days Poon Hill ABC with Mardi Himal Trek takes you to the two underrated treks in the Annapurna region. The views of the mountains are Mardi Himal, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Fishtail, and Hiunchuli. The trek begins with exploring the majestic tourist hub in Pokhara and boating in the Fewa Lake. In this trek, you will trek through the lush jungles, snowy peaks, and a desert-like area of the Manang. You will stroll through the villages and immerse yourself with people who follow different cultures, like Magars, Gurungs, Tharus, Thakalis, and others.

Food and Accommodation During Trek

During your trek in Nepal, it is essential to consider critical factors like food and accommodation. The trekkers will have three meals a day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The menus for breakfast are porridge, bread, eggs, biscuits, chapatis, Tibetan Bread, and others. The menus for lunch and dinner are standard. The menus for lunch and dinner are the local Nepali Dal Bhat and Western dishes like Pizzas, Burgers, Dumplings, etc.

For accommodation, the trekkers can stay in expensive to budget hotels in city areas like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Namche Bazaar, and others. But as the trekkers climb the altitude, they must stay in teahouses. Teahouses are local houses operated by the region’s local people. They have essential services like rooms, beds, bedsheets, blankets, and an attached bathroom. The teahouse rooms have twin beds, meaning trekkers must share the room. However, if you are a female single trekker, you will be given a single room for the trek.

Best Time for Trekking in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal is quite fun and a little challenging as well. Many trekking destinations in Nepal offer fun and fantastic adventures; however, if you want to make the trek even more fun and less demanding, ensure you are trekking at the best time. The best time to trek in Nepal is during the two ideal seasons, spring and autumn.

Spring

The best season for trekking and the most popular trekking destination in Nepal is the Spring season. The Spring season starts in March and ends in May. It is the most favorable season for trekkers with less experience and those who don’t like more challenges. One of the best attractions of trekking in the Spring season is through flowering trails and jungles filled with rhododendrons and magnolias. Trekking in Spring is ideal due to the nice weather, mild temperature, and beautiful views of mountains and skies.

Autumn

In the Autumn season in Nepal, the mountains reveal their secrets as the skies clear. The Autumn season begins in the middle of September and ends in November. At the beginning of September, we still receive heavy to mild rainfall. The air is crisp and fills with the scent of change as you walk the ancient trails. The majestic Himalayas rise above, their snow-capped peaks shining in the autumn brilliance. The forests are golden, shimmering in the sun, and the rivers carve their way through the landscape, reflecting the rhythm of your heart. As you ascend, the villages below become distant echoes, and the sounds of children, prayer wheels, and birds fill the silence.

FAQs

What is the most visited trek in Nepal?

The most visited trek in Nepal is the Everest Base Camp Trek. Over 50,000 people visit the EBC every year, more than any other trekking destination in Nepal. The development of the Everest region has made it easier for trekkers to access the area.

What is the most leisurely trek in Nepal?

The most leisurely trek in Nepal is dependent on the trekkers and the time they visit; however, many consider the Poon Hill trek to be relatively easy. This trek is near Pokhara’s tourist hub, and the trails are easy to climb. It is also among the shortest trek in Nepal.

Which vehicle is ideal for the Upper Mustang Tour?

Jeeps are the ideal vehicle for the Upper Mustang Tour. Other alternatives include Motorbike tours, Helicopter tours, or even trekking. Still, judging by the terrain, high altitude, weather, and remoteness of the region, it is better to visit it via Jeep. Jeeps are the ideal vehicle to smoothly explore the challenging and curvy trails of the Mustang region.

What is the significance of Muktinath Temple?

Muktinath is the highest religious place in Nepal, located at 3,762 m. It is most significant for Hindus and Buddhists, and hundreds of pilgrims visit the place to pay respects to the gods or goddesses they worship. The Muktinath Temple symbolizes Lord Vishnu for Hindus and Guru Rinpoche for Buddhists.

Which mountains are visible from Ghorepani Poon Hill?

Some of the mountains the trekkers can see from the Ghorepani Poon Hill are Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters / 26,795 feet), Annapurna I (8,091 meters / 26,545 feet), Annapurna South (7,219 meters / 23,684 feet), Machapuchare (6,993 meters / 22,943 feet), Nilgiri (7,061 meters / 23,166 feet), Hiunchuli (6,441 meters / 21,132 feet) etc.

Which permits are needed for the Annapurna Circuit Trek?

For the Annapurna Circuit Trek, the Trekkers need to issue two permits: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and the TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System). To issue this permit, you must submit some necessary documents and pay the permit fees.

What are the major attractions of Langtang Valley Trek?

Some major attractions of the Langtang Valley Trek are Langtang Valley, Langtang Village, Gosaikunda Trek, Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri, Tserko Ri, and others. The Langtang Valey trek has recently become one of Nepal’s best and most underrated since it is close to Kathmandu city.

What is the average trek duration of the Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek?

The average trek duration of the Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek ranges from 13 to 15 days. It is one of the most extended ways to visit the EBC trek. The trek to Phaplu takes you to remote villages like Phaplu, Salleri, Nunthala, and Bupsa and then to Phakding, where regular treks begin.

Why did Nepal ban solo trekking?

Nepal banned solo trekking for the well-being of foreign tourists or trekkers who get lost in the wilderness of the Himalayas while trekking alone. In remote trekking areas, trekkers have to trek compulsorily with at least one guide. In restricted areas of Nepal, the trekkers have to hire at least one guide, and there must be two trekkers.

Which trek is most scenic in Nepal?

According to many trekkers, the most scenic trek in Nepal is the Gokyo Valley or Gokyo Lake trek. This trek lies in the Langtang region of Nepal and can be combined with the famous Langtang Village and Gokyo Lake trek. The majestic trek around the glacial moraines of the Gokyo Valley is the best place to click some photos.

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