Nepal for Canadian Travelers 2026: Visa, Timing & the Trek to Book
Easy visa on arrival, world-class mountains, and value the Rockies can't match — here's the complete Nepal trip for Canadians in 2026.
Canadians know big mountains — but even seasoned Rockies hikers find Nepal a revelation. The visa is simple, the trekking is the best on Earth, and your dollar goes a long way. Here's the complete picture for Canadian travelers in 2026.
The essentials for Canadians
- Visa: on arrival at Kathmandu — see the Canada visa details
- Best time: autumn (Sep–Nov) & spring (Mar–May)
- Scale: Everest is 8,849m — more than twice Mt Robson
- Value: a guided teahouse trek costs far less than a guided Rockies week
Which trek to book
For the icon, it's Everest Base Camp. For big views with a gentler profile, Annapurna Base Camp. New to trekking or short on time? Poon Hill delivers a legendary Annapurna sunrise in a few days. All are fully guided, with permits and logistics handled.
| Trek | Days | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Everest Base Camp | 12 | The icon |
| Annapurna Base Camp | 9 | Big views, gentler |
| Poon Hill | ~4–5 | First-timers |
Plan your trip from Canada
Sort the visa, then trek: Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp or Poon Hill.
Source: Travel Himalaya Nepal.
Source: Travel Himalaya Nepal
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