Full guideEverest Base Camp
A non-technical trek through the Khumbu: Himalayan scale, repeated walking days and serious high-altitude demands.
- Distance~130 km return
- Time12–14 days
- Highest~5,600 m
- DifficultyStrenuous
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Nepal / The Himalaya
Nepal. Into the high Himalaya.
Immense landscapes. Demanding days. Find your objective, tap the map to explore each mountain region, and prepare for the mountain.
- 11trekking objectives
- 7mountain regions
- 8,849 mEverest, the roof
- Valleys to passesabove 5,000 m
Regions
Pick a trekking region
Tap a region on the map, or choose one from the list, to see what it is like to walk, when to go and which routes it holds.
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All Nepal routes by region11 routes across 7 regions. Open to browse the full list.TapClick to openclose▾
Every route on the map, in one list. Routes with a Peaksted guide link straight to it.
Dolpo
Remote and untouched, high-altitude lakes and Tibetan culture. Far west. Best months: Late spring to early autumn.
- Shey Phoksundo / DolpoAround 2–3 weeks · Phoksundo Lake ~3,600 m · special permit
Upper Mustang
Ancient walled kingdom and a trans-Himalayan landscape. North of Annapurna. Best months: Spring to autumn.
- Upper MustangAround 10–14 days · Lo Manthang ~3,800 m · special permit
Annapurna
Diverse landscapes, traditional villages and world-class trekking. Gandaki. Best months: Spring and autumn.
- Annapurna CircuitAround 12–21 days · Thorong La 5,416 m
- Annapurna Base CampAround 8–12 days · 4,130 m base camp
- Mardi HimalAround 5–7 days · Upper route ~4,500 m if included
Manaslu
Remote trails, dramatic peaks and rich Himalayan culture. Gorkha. Best months: Spring and autumn.
- Manaslu CircuitAround 12–16 days · Larkya La ~5,100 m
Langtang
Close to Kathmandu, stunning mountain scenery and Tamang culture. North of Kathmandu. Best months: Spring and autumn.
- Langtang ValleyAround 7–10 days · Kyanjin ~3,870 m
Everest / Khumbu
Iconic peaks, Sherpa culture and classic high-altitude treks. Solukhumbu. Best months: Spring and autumn.
- Everest Base CampAround 2 weeks · Base camp ~5,400 m
- Everest Three PassesAbout 15–20 days · High points ~5,500–5,600 m
- Gokyo LakesAround 12–15 days · Gokyo Ri ~5,400 m if included
Kanchenjunga
Wild and less-travelled, with Nepal's eastern Himalayan beauty. Far east. Best months: Spring and autumn.
- Kanchenjunga Base CampAround 3–4 weeks · North base camp ~5,100 m
Find yours
Three questions, three routes
Tell us your time, the kind of walk you want and how hard you want it. We will suggest the closest matches.
1How many days have you got?
2What do you want to walk toward?
3How hard do you want it?
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Nepal treks: which trek, how hard, how to train
There is a lot on this page. Pick the line that sounds like you and follow it. Every step links to the next one.
Start broad, then narrow down. Three steps and you will know which trek fits.
- How hard is Everest Base Camp?
Days, altitude and what actually makes it hard, so you can judge it honestly.
Guide · 9 min - How hard are the Three Passes?
The step up from Base Camp: three high crossings and more remote days.
Guide · 9 min - Open a trek guide
Day by day, season and the training that matters. Pick one: Everest Base Camp · Three Passes
Good. Now make sure your legs and your lungs are ready for the dates you have.
- How fit do you need to be?
The fitness that matters at altitude, and how many weeks to allow.
Guide · 9 min - Altitude, explained
What happens above 3,500 m and how a sensible itinerary protects you.
Guide · 9 min - How to train
A week-by-week plan for the climbs, descents and long days.
Guide · 10 min
Find your starting point, then pick how much help you want.
- Take the free readiness check
About three minutes. Shows which of seven areas to work on first.
Free · 3 min - Read a training guide
The plan block by block, so you know what you are building towards.
Guide · 10 min - Choose your support
Trek Ready (8 weeks, self-guided), a personalised plan, or 1:1 coaching. Personalised plan · 1:1 coaching
Quick answers
Which Nepal trek should I do first?
Most first-timers choose Everest Base Camp. It is a long, established teahouse route with a sensible acclimatisation profile. The Three Passes is a harder, more remote step up, better after a trek like Base Camp.
How fit do you need to be for Everest Base Camp?
Comfortable walking five to seven hours a day with a daypack, climbing steadily, and recovering well enough to do it again for days. Altitude adds to the load, so a good aerobic base matters.
When is the best time to trek in Nepal?
The two main seasons are spring (roughly March to May) and autumn (roughly October to November), with clearer skies and more settled weather. Winter is cold and the monsoon brings rain and leeches at lower levels.
How long should I train?
Many people allow 12 to 16 weeks if they already hike regularly, and longer if they are starting from low activity. The Everest Base Camp training guide has the plan.
Guide series
Prepare for Everest Base Camp, one question at a time
Four short guides that build on each other. Read them in order, or jump to what you need.
4 guides · about 37 minutes
Start with part 1
1Part 1 · How hard · 8 minHow Hard Is Everest Base Camp Really?What makes it hard, and how do I judge if I'm ready?Read guide →
2Part 2 · How fit · 14 minHow Fit Do You Need to Be?Which seven things matter more than your 5K time?Read guide →
3Part 3 · How to train · 8 minHow to Train for Everest Base CampWhat does a realistic weekly structure look like?Read guide →- 4Part 4 · Altitude · 7 minEverest Base Camp Altitude ExplainedWhat happens as I climb, and why isn't fitness enough?Read guide →
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WHY TREK NEPAL
Nepal’s trails connect cultivated hillsides, mountain villages and glacial valleys. The attraction is the journey through them: a stupa above the trail, an evening in a teahouse, the first view beyond a pass. The challenge is arriving ready to walk again tomorrow—with enough time to adapt as the trail climbs.
KhumbuA stupa on the ridge, Everest and Lhotse beyond 
Ama DablamThe peak that watches over the Khumbu trail 
Gokyo LakesTurquoise water below the Three Passes route 
AnnapurnaPrayer flags and a lenticular cloud 
Upper MustangAutumn colour in an ancient walled-kingdom landscape 
DolpoRemote, high and still Tibetan in feel 
ManasluA remote circuit under one of the great giants 
LangtangFrozen streams and flags, close to Kathmandu 
KanchenjungaFirst light on the eastern Himalaya 
Everest Base CampThe painted rock, and the end of a long walk
Featured treks
The full Peaksted guides
Three Himalayan objectives covered end to end: the route, the altitude, and exactly how to train.
- Full guide
Full guideEverest Three Passes
Beyond the classic trail: three high passes, the Gokyo lakes and long days in thin air.
- Distance~130–170 km
- Time15–20 days
- Highest~5,535 m
- DifficultyDifficult
Full guideAnnapurna Base Camp
Stone villages, forest and a ring of snow peaks. Hard on the legs more than the lungs: steps, long descents and repeat days.
- DistanceRoute-dependent
- Time8–12 days
- Highest~4,130 m
- DifficultyModerate to strenuous
Spring and autumn are the usual trekking windows. Monsoon rain can disrupt trails and access; winter brings colder days and snow on high passes. Conditions vary by region and elevation. Check the current route, forecast and access before departure.
Permits and guide requirements depend on the route, with additional arrangements for restricted areas such as Manaslu. Confirm current rules with a registered local trekking agency. Allow contingency days for weather and transport, and build acclimatisation into the itinerary from the start. Check insurance covers your altitude and evacuation, and respect local customs, sacred places and your trekking crew.
Trek Ready Programme
Build a foundation of endurance, strength and repeatable walking fitness.
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Check Your Readiness
Explore your current capacity across seven hiking-specific qualities.
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Personalised Trek Plan
Match your training to your Nepal itinerary, starting point and time available.
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Build the strength and endurance to enjoy the journey. Give altitude, weather and recovery the time they deserve.
