The Complete Comparison · Reviewed June 2026

Compare Every Nepal Trek

Twenty-three of Nepal’s best treks, side by side — maximum altitude, duration, difficulty, best season, permits and the real per-person cost. Sort any column and filter by region or difficulty to find the trek that fits your time, fitness and budget. Built from our own departures, guided since 1998.

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Showing 23 of 23 treks · tap a column to sort · prices are per-person “from”.

				Best season		Permits
Ghorepani Poon HillAnnapurna	4–5	3,210 m	Easy	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$300	ACAP + TIMS
Helambu TrekLangtang	5–7	3,640 m	Easy	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$400	Langtang NP + TIMS
Khopra Danda RidgeAnnapurna	6–9	3,660 m	Moderate	Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr	$490	ACAP + TIMS
Tsum ValleyManaslu	14–19	3,700 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$1,750	RAP + MCAP
Ruby Valley (Ganesh Himal)Ganesh Himal	7–10	3,830 m	Moderate	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$560	Local + TIMS
Upper MustangMustang	10–14	3,840 m	Moderate	Mar–Nov (monsoon ok)	$1,600	RAP $500 + ACAP
Langtang ValleyLangtang	7–10	3,870 m	Moderate	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$450	Langtang NP + TIMS
Pikey Peak TrekEverest (lower)	5–7	4,065 m	Moderate	Oct–May	$500	GCAP
Annapurna Base CampAnnapurna	7–9	4,130 m	Moderate	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$560	ACAP + TIMS
Gosaikunda LakeLangtang	7–10	4,380 m	Moderate	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$520	Langtang NP + TIMS
Mardi Himal TrekAnnapurna	4–7	4,500 m	Moderate	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$350	ACAP + TIMS
Ama Dablam Base CampEverest	10	4,570 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$820	Sagarmatha + Khumbu
Makalu Base CampMakalu	18–22	4,870 m	Strenuous	Mar–May, Oct–Nov	$1,800	Makalu Barun NP
Manaslu CircuitManaslu	14–16	5,106 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$1,590	RAP + MCAP + ACAP
Kanchenjunga Base CampKanchenjunga	22–28	5,143 m	Extreme	Mar–May, Oct–Nov	$2,200	KCAP + RAP
Gokyo LakesEverest	11–13	5,357 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$1,390	Sagarmatha + Khumbu
Dhaulagiri CircuitDhaulagiri	18–21	5,360 m	Extreme	Oct–Nov	$2,000	ACAP (full camping)
Everest Base CampEverest	12–14	5,364 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$1,290	Sagarmatha + Khumbu
Annapurna CircuitAnnapurna	13–17	5,416 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$1,200	ACAP + TIMS
Tilicho Lake CircuitAnnapurna	16–18	5,416 m	Challenging	Oct–Nov, Mar–May	$1,590	ACAP + TIMS
Everest Three PassesEverest	18–20	5,535 m	Extreme	Mar–May, Oct–Nov	$1,600	Sagarmatha + Khumbu
Island Peak (climb)Everest	14–18	6,189 m	Extreme	Mar–May, Sep–Nov	$2,200	Climbing + Sagarmatha
Mera Peak (climb)Everest	15	6,476 m	Challenging	Apr–May, Oct–Nov	$1,500	Climbing + local

Ghorepani Poon Hill

Annapurna

$300

3,210 m4–5 daysEasyOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: ACAP + TIMS

Helambu Trek

Langtang

$400

3,640 m5–7 daysEasyOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Langtang NP + TIMS

Khopra Danda Ridge

Annapurna

$490

3,660 m6–9 daysModerateOct–Nov, Mar–Apr

Permits: ACAP + TIMS

Tsum Valley

Manaslu

$1,750

3,700 m14–19 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: RAP + MCAP

Ruby Valley (Ganesh Himal)

Ganesh Himal

$560

3,830 m7–10 daysModerateOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Local + TIMS

Upper Mustang

Mustang

$1,600

3,840 m10–14 daysModerateMar–Nov (monsoon ok)

Permits: RAP $500 + ACAP

Langtang Valley

Langtang

$450

3,870 m7–10 daysModerateOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Langtang NP + TIMS

Pikey Peak Trek

Everest (lower)

$500

4,065 m5–7 daysModerateOct–May

Permits: GCAP

Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna

$560

4,130 m7–9 daysModerateOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: ACAP + TIMS

Gosaikunda Lake

Langtang

$520

4,380 m7–10 daysModerateOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Langtang NP + TIMS

Mardi Himal Trek

Annapurna

$350

4,500 m4–7 daysModerateOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: ACAP + TIMS

Ama Dablam Base Camp

Everest

$820

4,570 m10 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Sagarmatha + Khumbu

Makalu Base Camp

Makalu

$1,800

4,870 m18–22 daysStrenuousMar–May, Oct–Nov

Permits: Makalu Barun NP

Manaslu Circuit

Manaslu

$1,590

5,106 m14–16 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: RAP + MCAP + ACAP

Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Kanchenjunga

$2,200

5,143 m22–28 daysExtremeMar–May, Oct–Nov

Permits: KCAP + RAP

Gokyo Lakes

Everest

$1,390

5,357 m11–13 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Sagarmatha + Khumbu

Dhaulagiri Circuit

Dhaulagiri

$2,000

5,360 m18–21 daysExtremeOct–Nov

Permits: ACAP (full camping)

Everest Base Camp

Everest

$1,290

5,364 m12–14 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: Sagarmatha + Khumbu

Annapurna Circuit

Annapurna

$1,200

5,416 m13–17 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: ACAP + TIMS

Tilicho Lake Circuit

Annapurna

$1,590

5,416 m16–18 daysChallengingOct–Nov, Mar–May

Permits: ACAP + TIMS

Everest Three Passes

Everest

$1,600

5,535 m18–20 daysExtremeMar–May, Oct–Nov

Permits: Sagarmatha + Khumbu

Island Peak (climb)

Everest

$2,200

6,189 m14–18 daysExtremeMar–May, Sep–Nov

Permits: Climbing + Sagarmatha

Mera Peak (climb)

Everest

$1,500

6,476 m15 daysChallengingApr–May, Oct–Nov

Permits: Climbing + local

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Comparison FAQ

What is the easiest trek in Nepal?

For most travellers the easiest classic treks are Ghorepani Poon Hill (4–5 days, max 3,210 m) and the Helambu Trek near Kathmandu (5–7 days, max ~3,640 m). Both have gentle gradients, comfortable teahouses and no flights, which makes them ideal first Himalayan treks.

What is the hardest trek in Nepal?

The most demanding non-expedition treks are the Dhaulagiri Circuit (two passes above 5,200 m, fully camping), the Everest Three High Passes (5,535 m) and the remote Kanchenjunga and Makalu Base Camp circuits. They require prior high-altitude experience and 18–28 days.

Which Nepal trek is best for first-timers?

Ghorepani Poon Hill, Mardi Himal, Pikey Peak and the Annapurna Base Camp trek are the best first-timer options — moderate altitude, good teahouses and big mountain views without technical terrain. The comparison table above lets you filter by Easy/Moderate difficulty.

How much does a trek in Nepal cost in 2026?

Guided treks in this table range from around US$300 for a short Poon Hill trip to US$2,200+ for remote restricted-area circuits like Kanchenjunga and Upper Mustang. Price covers permits, a licensed guide, porter, teahouse lodging and meals. See our full Nepal trekking cost breakdown for details.

Do I need a guide for these treks?

Yes — since April 2023 foreign trekkers must hire a licensed guide in Nepal’s national parks and conservation areas, and restricted areas (Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Tsum, Kanchenjunga) have always required a registered agency. Read our guide on whether you need a trekking guide in Nepal.