Straight answers about trekking in Nepal

A plain guide to avoiding altitude sickness on Nepal treks: spotting symptoms, climbing slowly, acclimatisation days, drinking water, telling your guide early, and when to descend.

Manaslu or Annapurna Circuit? We compare days, passes, permits, difficulty, price by group size and who each trek suits, using our own trip pages.

A 22 day trek to both base camps of the world’s third highest mountain. Route, permits, the new solo rule, season and price.

Spring and autumn are the main trekking seasons in Nepal, but winter and monsoon have options too. Here is which of our treks we list for each season.

Both are private, teahouse-based treks graded Moderate, and both start by road. Here is how our 10-day Langtang Valley Trek and 13-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek compare on days, altitude, seasons and price.

Practical advice for women trekking alone in Nepal: choosing a route, using a guide, accommodation, insurance and what to expect.

Two private treks that start by road from Kathmandu, need no flight and work in winter.

Which Nepal treks work in December, which to avoid, and what the cold really means for your trip.

A straight comparison of the Annapurna Circuit and the Everest Base Camp trek: length, altitude, scenery, logistics and cost.

What the Manaslu Circuit costs in 2026, including the restricted area permit, and what is not covered.