Nepal
Home to eight of the world's ten highest peaks, and the trekking culture built around them
Nepal is where the Himalayas stop being a backdrop and become the entire point of the trip — Kathmandu's ancient temple squares as a starting point, then out into trekking country that ranges from a manageable few days to genuinely demanding multi-week routes toward Everest or Annapurna.
Best time to visit
October–November and March–April (clear skies, stable trekking conditions); avoid the June–September monsoon
Getting there
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu — direct flights from major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs
Highlights
- —Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit trekking
- —Kathmandu's Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa
- —Pokhara as a trekking gateway and lakeside base
- —Pashupatinath Temple
- —Chitwan National Park jungle safaris
The Nepal guide, section by section
Pick a topic below — each page covers real prices, current rules and practical logistics.
