Planning a Nepal Trek from Israel (2026): Flights, Costs in Shekels & the Legendary Annapurna Circuit
For a generation of Israelis, the trip after the army is Nepal — and the Annapurna Circuit is a rite of passage. Here's the honest 2026 plan: flights, costs in shekels, and the trek to book.
Key facts for Israeli travellers
- No direct flight yet — connect via Dubai (FlyDubai, Etihad) or via East Asia on El Al + a regional carrier.
- Return fares from about ₪1,850–3,000; total flight time around 11–14 hours with the connection.
- The Annapurna Circuit is the classic Israeli trek — the heart of the old “Hummus Trail.”
- Israeli passport holders get a visa on arrival in Kathmandu.
For a generation of Israelis, the trip after the army is Nepal — and the Annapurna Circuit is close to a rite of passage. The teahouses, the Thorong La pass, the shared route north with other travellers: it is one of the great post-service journeys. Here is the honest 2026 plan — how to get there, what it costs in shekels, and which trek to book.
Getting there
There is no direct Tel Aviv–Kathmandu flight in 2026, so you connect. The two common routings: through Dubai on FlyDubai or Etihad (often the smoothest), or via East Asia (Hong Kong or Bangkok) on El Al plus a regional carrier. Reckon on 11 to 14 hours in total including the layover, and book about six weeks ahead for the best fares.
| Item | ILS ₪ | USD ≈ |
|---|---|---|
| Return flight (via Dubai/Asia) | 1,850–3,000 | $500–800 |
| Nepal visa (30-day, on arrival) | 185 | $50 |
| Guided trek (permits, guide, teahouse, meals) | 3,630–5,510 | $980–1,490 |
| Typical total | 5,665–8,695 | $1,530–2,340 |
The trek Israelis love
The Annapurna Circuit earned its place in Israeli travel legend for good reason: a two-week loop from subtropical valleys to high desert, crossing the Thorong La at 5,416m, with warm teahouses and a real sense of shared adventure the whole way. In 2026 you follow the marked NATT side-trails to stay off the jeep road, and a licensed guide is now required — both of which make the classic even better. Short on time? The Annapurna Base Camp trek delivers the amphitheatre of peaks in a week.
When to go
Plan it right
Skip the June–August monsoon for the Circuit; the golden windows are October–November and March–May. If you can only travel in summer, go to Upper Mustang — it sits in the rain shadow and stays dry. Get your visa on arrival, trek with a licensed guide, and the rest is remarkably affordable.
Ready for the classic? Our 13-day Annapurna Circuit is the one, or the shorter Annapurna Base Camp. First trek and want a taste first? The 4-day Poon Hill. For visa specifics see our Nepal visa guide.
Sources: 2026 Tel Aviv–Kathmandu routing and fare data; Nepal Department of Immigration visa-on-arrival. Fares vary by season — confirm before booking.
Cover photo: kumar dulal via Pexels (Pexels License).
来源： Travel Himalaya Nepal / airline route data
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