Trekking in Nepal
Whether it’s your fi rst time or you have been many times before, trekking in Nepal is always a truly exhilarating experience. We take you to some of the highest mountains on earth. For an inspiring trekking holiday and memories that will last for a lifetime.
When to go?
The main trekking season is from mid-September to mid-April. From September to November you can expect crystal clear skies and comfortable walking temperatures. Between December and February the temperatures drop but trails are quieter and the mountain views are clear. In March and April the rhododendron forests burst into fl ower and temperatures are again ideal for trekking. Between May and August the heat builds up and the monsoon rains come, except to some northern regions such as Mustang, which lie beyond the Himalayan rain-shadow.
Where to go?
Most trekkers choose between Nepal’s two most popular regions: Annapurna in the west and the Everest (Khumbu) region in the east. Both are spectacular but in different ways: the Everest region is very high, rocky and home to the wonderfully hospitable Sherpa people; the Annapurna region is lower and the trekking routes are more varied, with terraced farmland, forests and pastures. You could also explore less well-known regions, such as Manaslu or Mustang, for a chance to experience mountain cultures that are still relatively untouched by tourism.
Where to stay?
Depending on the trek, we either camp or stay in traditional teahouses (these are small, family-run mountain lodges that offer meals and simple accommodation). On all of our tours all meals are included during the trek. Meals are prepared by your cook team whilst camping or provided by the family in the teahouses. They include a good variety of traditional food, soups and vegetable dishes and even the odd high altitude apple pie. Please see our tour notes for further information.
A typical day on trek
We start early in the morning to catch the clearest weather and the best views and often cover most of the day’s trek before lunch. We then usually make a long and relaxed stop for lunch before continuing to our overnight accommodation. At all times, you can walk at your own pace and take plenty of breaks along the way.
Why Choose Explore? Local knowledge
We have been organising treks in Nepal for 30 years and have a strong network of local partners, who ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Tour Leaders
Our team of highly experienced Nepali leaders feature regularly as winners and nominees in our Explore ‘Tour Leader of the Year’ awards.
Safety Treks are carefully planned to build in suffi cient acclimatisation time. We carry PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber) bags on all treks above 3000m and also satellite phones when trekking into more remote areas.
Responsible Porters are the backbone of our trekking holidays and we feel strongly that their working practices should be fair. We take great care of our porter teams and follow the guidelines of the International Porter Protection Group (
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