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Planning a trek in Nepal? Explore Amigo Treks & Expedition’s route guides, packing and preparation information, cost breakdowns and on-the-ground travel advice. Nepal has everything from short village hikes to demanding high-altitude passes, and the right itinerary depends on your experience, time available, fitness and preferred season. Find the right trekking region Visit our Everest trekking guides for Everest Base Camp, Lukla flights, acclimatization and route alternatives. Browse the Annapurna trekking guides for Annapurna Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit and shorter Pokhara-based treks. The Langtang guides cover trails closer to Kathmandu, while our remote trekking collection introduces more demanding regions and routes where logistics, access and permits need additional attention. Plan before you walk Begin with the trek’s actual daily stages, not only its advertised duration. Check sleeping elevations, trail conditions, required entry or restricted-area permits, licensed-guide rules, fitness requirements, insurance cover for the highest point, and whether the package includes meals, porter support, transport and accommodation. Road access, domestic flights and high-pass conditions can change quickly. We encourage travelers to choose an itinerary that allows the guide to slow down, adjust the route or turn back when necessary. These articles are intended to complement—not replace—our detailed Amigo trekking and tour itineraries and a current written quotation. For questions about a specific route, contact our Kathmandu-based team so we can confirm what is practical for your travel dates.
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Explore the Mardi Himal trekking route, forest trails, camp elevations, mountain viewpoints, and practical preparations for the Annapurna region.
Quick guide to Upper Mustang trekking in 2026/27, with Jomsom to Lo Manthang route, updated US$50/day restricted permit, road access and seasons.
Plan the Manaslu Circuit in 2026/27 with revised road access, restricted-area fees, Larkya La safety and FAQs.
Train for Everest Base Camp with regular walks, gradual hill and stair training, leg strength, downhill practice and back-to-back hiking days. Allow 8–12 weeks if a…
May is a popular spring month for Everest Base Camp. Early May often has good trekking conditions, while cloud and rain may increase later in the month. Higher vill…
Ever since the destination became a realistic goal for people who yearned to get close to Mount Everest, conquering the height of the base camp, if...
Everest Base Camp can be trekked in January by properly prepared travelers, but snow, ice, freezing high-lodge nights and flight disruptions are possible. A flexibl…
2026/27 guide and TIMS update: Nepal Tourism Board’s published route list and revised TIMS requirements include popular trekking routes such as Everest Base C…
ABC trekking is moderately challenging to strenuous depending on pace, terrain and season, reaching 4,130m. The standard trail needs no technical climbing but requi…
Nepal is a wonderful place for treks, and likewise, there are plenty of beginner-friendly treks. As the home to the roof of the world, Nepal provides...