Everest · South side
Everest Expedition
Full logistics and climbing Sherpa support on the highest mountain on earth.
- Typical
- About 60 days
- Grade
- Expedition
- Best
- Apr–May
Lhotse · Makalu · Manaslu · Cho Oyu · Dhaulagiri
8,000 m Expeditions
Permits, base camp, kitchen crews and experienced climbing Sherpas on Nepal's other giants.
- Typical
- 45–60 days
- Grade
- Expedition
- Best
- Apr–May
Everest · Khumbu
Everest Base Camp
Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and the foot of the Khumbu Icefall, through the valley our founders grew up in.
- Typical
- 12–16 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Annapurna · Sanctuary
Annapurna Base Camp
Into a glacial amphitheater ringed by Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, with sunrise from Poon Hill on the way.
- Typical
- 10–14 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Everest · Khumbu
Gokyo Lakes & Cho La
Turquoise glacial lakes, the view from Gokyo Ri, and a high glacier pass across to the Everest Base Camp trail.
- Typical
- 15–19 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Everest · Khumbu
Everest Three Passes
Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La. The complete circuit of the Khumbu for strong, experienced trekkers.
- Typical
- 18–21 days
- Grade
- Strenuous
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Annapurna
Annapurna Circuit
From rice terraces to high desert around the whole massif, crossing one of the great passes of the Himalaya.
- Typical
- 14–18 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Langtang
Langtang & Gosaikunda
Tibetan-style villages, a national park full of wildlife and the sacred Gosaikunda lakes, close to Kathmandu.
- Typical
- 10–14 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Manaslu
Manaslu Circuit
A quieter circuit around the world's eighth highest mountain, through Tibetan villages to the Larkya La.
- Typical
- 14–18 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Mustang
Upper Mustang
The former Forbidden Kingdom: desert canyons, cave monasteries and the walled royal city of Lo Manthang.
- Typical
- 12–15 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Best
- May–Oct
Dolpo
Phoksundo & Lower Dolpo
Remote, culturally Tibetan valleys and the vivid blue of Phoksundo Lake, far from any road.
- Typical
- 16–20 days
- Grade
- Strenuous
- Best
- May–Oct
Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga Base Camp
A true wilderness trek to the north face of the third highest mountain on earth.
- Typical
- 20–24 days
- Grade
- Strenuous
- Best
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Makalu
Makalu Base Camp
From tropical forest through the Makalu-Barun National Park to glaciers beneath the fifth highest peak.
- Typical
- 18–21 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Everest · Hinku
Mera Peak
One of Nepal's highest trekking peaks, with a summit view of five 8,000 m mountains.
- Typical
- 16–20 days
- Grade
- Strenuous
- Best
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Everest · Khumbu
Island Peak (Imja Tse)
A classic first Himalayan summit, often combined with Everest Base Camp.
- Typical
- 16–20 days
- Grade
- Strenuous
- Best
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Central Tibet
Lhasa Cultural Tour
The Potala Palace, the Jokhang and the great monasteries of Lhasa with Tibetan guides.
- Typical
- 5–7 days
- Grade
- Easy
- Best
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Lhasa · Gyantse · Shigatse · Rongbuk
Lhasa to Everest North
Overland across the plateau by Gyantse and Shigatse to Rongbuk and the north face of Everest.
- Typical
- 8–10 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Best
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Everest · North side
Everest Advanced Base Camp
One of the highest walkable points on earth, beneath Everest's north face. Subject to permits; ask us about the current rules.
- Typical
- 18–22 days
- Grade
- Strenuous
- Best
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Western Tibet
Mount Kailash Kora
The pilgrimage circuit around the sacred mountain of four religions.
- Typical
- 14–16 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- May–Jun, Sep
Central Tibet
Central Tibet Trek
Nomad country, high valleys and remote monasteries, fully supported by our own camp crew.
- Typical
- 10–14 days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Best
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Trip lengths are typical for each route. Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or combined, and altitude figures show each journey's signature high point.
When to go
Season guide
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Nepal treksEverest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu | ||||||||||||
| Rain-shadow treksUpper Mustang, Dolpo | ||||||||||||
| Trekking peaksMera, Island Peak and others | ||||||||||||
| 8,000 m expeditionsEverest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Manaslu | ||||||||||||
| Tibet toursLhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Everest North | ||||||||||||
| Mount Kailash koraWestern Tibet |
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