Nepal
The Himalayas. Trekking that changes how you see scale.
Nepal is for people who want to be in mountains — not look at them. The Annapurna and Everest treks deliver the most dramatic high-altitude walking on earth. Kathmandu is chaotic and exhausting; Pokhara is the chill counterpoint with a lake and a view of the Annapurnas.
At a glance
- Best time
- March, April, October, November
- Climate
- Cold
- Budget
- Backpacker – Budget
- Trip length
- 2–6 weeks
- Language
- Nepali
- Currency
- NPR (Nepalese Rupee)
- January: fine
- February: fine
- March: peak
- April: peak
- May: fine
- June: avoid
- July: avoid
- August: avoid
- September: fine
- October: peak
- November: peak
- December: fine
Avoid: June, July, August. Shoulder: January, February, May, September, December.
Highlights
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Annapurna Circuit
The classic 2-3 week trek through villages and 5,000m+ passes.
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Everest Base Camp
Two weeks to stand under the highest mountain on earth.
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Pokhara
Lake, paragliding, and mountain views you never quite get used to.
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Kathmandu Valley
Temples, palaces, and three medieval capitals close together.
Practical info
- Visa
- Visa-on-arrival for most nationalities (15/30/90 days).
- Currency
- NPR (Nepalese Rupee). Roughly 134 NPR ≈ 1 USD.
- Language
- Nepali. English widely used in trekking areas.
- Safety
- Safe on trails. Altitude is the real risk — acclimatize properly.
- Getting around
- Mostly hire car or buses. Domestic flights for trekking trailheads.
- Tap water
- Tap water not safe. Treat or bottled.
- Plug type
- Type C Type D Type M 230V
- Money
- Cash dominant. Bring USD for visa and as backup.
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Last updated 2026-05-04