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Trekking in Nepal

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Discover one of the best destinations for trekking in the Himalayas. Nepal is home to some iconic treks, including to the base of the world's highest mountain, the Everest Base Camp Trek. This list will give you all the information you need to trek i...
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Trekking Websites

Check out these websites to plan your trek in Nepal, including the page I created on my website, wheretohikewhen.com, detailing where and when to trek in Nepal. 

 
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The ultimate guide to where and when to trek in Nepal, highlighting the main trekking regions and including some of the lesser known areas. Find guidebooks, maps, guided tours and much more.
Trekking in Nepal
 
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A great blog post on the most popular treks in Nepal, such as Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Gokyo Lakes, Mustang Valley, and many more.
Trekking in the Himalaya: Best Treks in Nepal - Where To Hike When

Trekking Guidebooks

These guidebooks are invaluable resources in planning a trek in Nepal. 

 
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A fantastic overall trekking guide covering all the major regions, from Everest and Annapurna, to Langtang, Manaslu, Dolpo and many more. Includes detailed route information, maps, practicalities, staying healthy, and so much more.
A Trekking Guide to the Nepal Himalaya
 
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One of the best guidebooks to trekking in the Annapurna region, one of the most popular areas for trekking in Nepal. The guidebook provides details on 14 treks, including the classic Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Sanctuary, and treks in the Mustang, D...
Trekking Annapurna: 14 Treks (Cicerone Guides)
 
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One of the best guides to trekking in the Everest region, including to various routes to Base Camp, and the stunning Gokyo Lakes.
Everest: Trekker's Guide to Nepal & Tibet

Guided Treks

Many treks in Nepal require a guide and there are many reputable companies offering this service. Nepal is a country that relies heavily on tourism so even if you're able to go independently, it is a great idea to hire a local guide.  The tours featured here all use local guides. 

 
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This 15 day adventure is arguably Nepal's most famous trek, the Everest Base Camp trek. Everything is taken care of on this trek, including time to acclimate as you climb to the highest point on the trek, Kala Patthar, providing stunning views.
Everest Base Camp Trek
 
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The Annapurna Circuit is a fantastic trek through very diverse territory and takes you over one of the world's highest mountain passes, Thorong La. You'll have plenty of time to acclimatize and everything planned out for you on this unforgettable adv...
Annapurna Circuit Trek
 
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Annapurna Sanctuary is another amazing trek in the Annapurna region. This 15 day guided adventure takes you to the base camps of some big peaks, including Annapurna and Machhapuchhare.
Annapurna Sanctuary
 
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This spectacular and isolated circular trek skirts around the eighth highest mountain in the world, the formidable Manaslu which stands at a whopping 28,258ft/8,163m!
Manaslu Circuit Trek

Trekking Resources

Some great resources to use when you're planning your trip to Nepal. 

 
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There's nothing like a good old fashioned paper map to take on your treks and National Geographic is one of the best publishers of trekking maps.
Nepal Map - National Geographic Adventure 3000
 
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Stay connected while on your Nepal trek with Airalo, one of the most affordable eSims in the world.
Nepal eSIM, from 8.00 € | World’s first eSIM store · Airalo
 
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While you might be staying in simple teahouses and village hotels along your treks, you'll want to book accommodation before and after your trek, in Kathmandu or Pokhara or other cities/towns. Use booking.com to find the best deals on accommodation in Nepal.
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