TREKS

All treks require a certain level of fitness and, generally speaking, the fitter you are at the start of your trek, the more you will enjoy it. See also our HEALTH & SAFETY page. The treks listed on this site are graded from "Easy" to "Hard" according to difficulty. These grades are explained below .

Most treks may be done either as "lodge" treks (sometimes referred to as "tea house" treks) or by camping. Accommodation in lodges is comfortable and usually you will have a twin bedroom, shared bathroom facilities with hot water, electric light, and evening and morning meals. Camping treks require additional porters to carry camping and cooking equipment, so they are normally more expensive.

Prices quoted below are in Euros per person. They include all accommodation, meals while on trek, drinks of tea and coffee on trek (but not other drinks), local transportation (but not transfers from Kathmandu) and national park fees (except where otherwise indicated). For Mera Peak and other treks requiring peak permits, the permit fee is not included. Prices assume that accommodation will be twin: surcharges for single accommodation can be quoted on request. Hotels used are of 3 star standard or above. All city hotel prices are on a CP (bed & breakfast) basis. Prices for variations on the standard plan can be quoted on request.

In the case of treks starting from or ending at Pokhara, there is a choice of transfer to/from Kathmandu by plane (US$79, e54 pp each way) or by tourist bus (US$10, e7 pp each way). Please indicate your choice in the "Custom Holiday" field in the Booking Form.

Equipment which you will find necessary or desirable is listed in our EQUIPMENT page. Essential items such as warm clothing, sleeping bags, etc. can be hired in Kathmandu and in other centres. If you tell us what you need, we may be able to do this for you.

EASY

Suitable for all ages, assuming a reasonable fitness level. (Young children and seniors may require more time than the number of days given in this site.) The maximum ascent in a day will not exceed 1200 m., 4000 ft., and maximum altitude will not exceed 3750 m., 12,000 ft. (Exception: note that Helambu goes to 4360 m., 14,304.)

MODERATE

Suitable for people of above average fitness who have some hill walking experience. The maximum ascent in a day will not exceed 1500 m., 5000 ft., and maximum altitude will not exceed 5000 m., 16,500 ft.

HARD

Suitable for people who take regular physical exercise and are experienced hill walkers. May not be suitable for over 50s.

Altitudes given on this page and in our Detailed Itineraries should be taken as indicative only.

WEST

W01. Royal Trek

10 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu
2 nights in Pokhara

W02. Poon Hill

11 days in Nepal
3 nights in Kathmandu
2 nights in Pokhara

W03. Annapurna Panorama

14 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu
2 nights in Pokhara

W04. Annapurna Pilgrims' Trek

17 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu
1 night in Pokhara

W05. Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary Trek)

21 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu
2 nights in Pokhara

W06. Annapurna Circuit

25 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu
1 night in Pokhara

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NORTH

N01. Gosaind Kund

12 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

N02. Helambu

21 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

N03. Langtang Trek

21 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

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EAST

E01. Everest Panorama

13 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

E02. Everest Base Camp

18 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

19 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

* Peak permit not included.

E04. Arun Valley Trek

20 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

E05. Everest BC Chola Pass

22 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

E06. Kanchanjunga

27 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu
1 night in Biratnagar

E07. Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek

28 days in Nepal
4 nights in Kathmandu

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