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Planning a Nepal Trek from Canada (2026): Flights, Costs, Itineraries & Visa

Everything a Canadian needs to plan a Nepal trek in 2026 — real flight routings from Toronto to Vancouver, a realistic budget in CAD, sample…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 23, 2026

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Canadians know big mountains — but even seasoned Rockies hikers find Nepal a revelation. The trekking is world-class, the visa is easy, and the value is excellent; the main thing to plan around is the long-haul journey. Here's the complete trip-planning guide…

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Getting there: flights from Canada

There are no nonstop flights from Canada to Kathmandu (KTM); you connect through one hub. From Toronto and Montreal , the Gulf carriers are usually best — Qatar Airways (Doha), Emirates (Dubai) or Etihad (Abu Dhabi), often via a European or US point. From…

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What a Nepal trek costs from Canada (2026)

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Which trek — and a sample itinerary

Everest Base Camp (12 days): fly to Lukla → Namche (acclimatize) → Tengboche → Dingboche (acclimatize) → Lobuche → Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp → sunrise at Kala Patthar → descend. Annapurna Base Camp (9 days): from Pokhara into the Sanctuary — gentler, big…

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When to go & what to know

Autumn (Sep–Nov) is peak season with the clearest skies — book 2–3 months ahead; spring (Mar–May) is warm and colourful. Given the long journey, build in a recovery day in Kathmandu and a buffer for the Lukla flight. A licensed guide is required on the main…

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