Nepal's top treks compared
Days, highest point, permit fees, the guide rule and what agencies publish for 10 of the most popular treks. Each trek page names its sources; permit fees come from the issuers.
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| Trek | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Permits, per foreigner | Guide | What agencies publish, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Base Camp Everest (Khumbu), Solukhumbu | 12 to 16 | 5,644 m Kala Patthar viewpoint | Strenuous | NPR 6,000 | Unclear disputed | US$1,255 to US$2,500 Guided package per person, 2026: permits, flights, guide, porter, lodges and meals |
| Annapurna Circuit Annapurna (Manang and Mustang) | 15 to 20 | 5,416 m Thorong La pass | Strenuous | NPR 3,000 + TIMS NPR 2,000 if collected | Required | US$1,200 to US$1,800 Standard guided trek per person |
| Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna (Kaski) | 7 to 12 | 4,130 m Annapurna Base Camp | Hard | NPR 3,000 + TIMS NPR 2,000 if collected | Required | US$700 to US$1,200 Standard 10-day trek per person |
| Langtang Valley Langtang (Rasuwa) | 7 to 12 | 3,870 m Kyanjin Gompa (higher with the optional Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri climbs) | Moderate | NPR 3,000 + TIMS NPR 2,000 if collected | Required | US$900 to US$1,200 Standard guided 10-day trek per person |
| Manaslu Circuit Manaslu (Gorkha) | 12 to 16 | 5,106 m Larkya La pass | Strenuous | NPR 6,000 + US$75 to 100 for the first week of the restricted area permit, by season | Required restricted area | US$1,200 to US$1,800 Standard package per person |
| Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Everest (Khumbu), Solukhumbu | 10 to 14 | 5,357 m Gokyo Ri | Strenuous | NPR 6,000 | Unclear disputed | US$1,200 to US$1,400 Standard guided package for 10 to 14 days |
| Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna (Myagdi and Kaski) | 4 to 5 | 3,210 m Poon Hill viewpoint | Moderate | NPR 3,000 + TIMS NPR 2,000 if collected | Required | US$400 to US$600 Mid-range trek with guide and porter, per person |
| Mardi Himal Annapurna (Kaski) | 5 to 7 | 4,500 m Mardi Himal Base Camp | Hard | NPR 3,000 + TIMS NPR 2,000 if collected | Required | US$450 to US$700 Mid-range trek with guide and porter, per person |
| Upper Mustang Mustang | 11 to 15 | 3,840 m Lo Manthang | Moderate | NPR 3,000 + US$50 a day restricted area permit | Required restricted area | US$1,460 to US$1,650 11 to 15-day trek per person |
| Everest Three Passes Everest (Khumbu), Solukhumbu | 18 to 21 | 5,644 m Kala Patthar viewpoint | Strenuous | NPR 6,000 | Unclear disputed | US$2,200 to US$4,500 Budget to premium package per person |
Permit fees: foreign national rates from the issuing authorities, listed with sources on permits and rules (reviewed 2026-10-23). Agency prices are ranges published by agencies and guides, not quotes. Difficulty is our scale by highest point: Moderate below 4,000 m, Hard from 4,000 to 5,000 m, Strenuous above 5,000 m or over a pass above 5,000 m (method).
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