Season for Trekking

1. Annaprna circuit (19)

Trek starts from: Besisahar (760m)

End at: Naya Pul (1070m)

Maximum Height: 5416 m at Thorong La Pass

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Difficult

Best season: September- December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Thakali culture and villages

2. Annaprna Base camp (14)

Trek starts from: Naya pul (1070m)

End at: Naya Pul (1070m)

Maximum Height: 4200 m at Annapurna Base Camp

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Moderate-Difficult

Best season: September- December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Thakali culture and villages

3. Jomsom Muktinath (12)

Trek starts from: Naya pul (1070m)

End at: Pokhara (820m)

Maximum Height: 3800 m at Muktinath

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Moderate-Difficult

Best season: September- December and Feb-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Thakali culture and villages

4. Royal trek (8)

Trek starts from: Pokhara (820m)

End at: Pokhara (820m)

Maximum Height: 1500 m at Kalikastan

Trekking Type: Camping

Grade: Easy

Best season: October - December and March -May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) , Mt. Nilgiri etc

Attraction of the trek: Magnifient Mountain View.

5. Ghorepani trek (9)

Trek starts from: Naya pul (1070m)

End at: Dhampus Phedi (1130m)

Maximum Height: 3210 m at Poon Hill

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Easy

Best season: September- December and March -May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna range, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Gurung culture and villages.

6. Poon Hill Trek (7)

Trek starts from: Naya pul (1070m)

End at: Naya pul (1070m)

Maximum Height: 3210 m at Poon Hill

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Easy- Medium

Best season: September- December and March -May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna range, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Gurung culture and villages

1. Everest Base Camp (13)

Trek starts from: Lukla (2840m)

End at: Lukla (2840m)

Maximum Height: 5545m at Kala Patthar

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Moderate-Difficult

Best season: October - December and Feb-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest(8848m) , Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8152m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Mt.Makalu (8463m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Sherpa culture and villages.

2. Jiri to Everest Base Camp (22)

Trek starts from: Jiri (1955m)

End at: Lukla (2840m)

Maximum Height: 5545m at Kala Patthar

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Difficult

Best season: October - December and Feb-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest (8848m) , Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8152m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Mt.Makalu (8463m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Sherpa culture and villages.

3. Cho La pass (18)

Trek starts from: Lukla (2840m)

End at: Lukla (2840m)

Maximum Height: 5545m at Kala Patthar

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Difficult

Best season: October - December and Feb-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest(8848m) , Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8152m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Mt.Makalu (8463m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Sherpa culture and villages.

4. Gokyo trek (13)

Trek starts from: Lukla (2840m)

End at: Lukla (2840m)

Maximum Height: 5360m at Gokyo Ri

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Moderate-Difficult

Best season: October - December and Feb-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

imalayan sights: Mt. Everest(8848m) , Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8152m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Mt.Makalu (8463m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Sherpa culture and villages.

1. Langtang trek (8)

Trek starts from: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

End at: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

Maximum Height: 3900m at Kyanjin Gompa

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Moderate

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Langtang Ri (7205m) , Langtang Lirung (7246m), Tserko Ri (4984m), Yala peak (5550m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Tamang and Sherpa culture and villages.

2. Gosia Kund (13)

Trek starts from: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

End at: Sundarijal (1463m)

Maximum Height: 4609m at Surya Kund Pass

Trekking Type: Teahouse

Grade: Moderate

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Langtang Ri (7205m) , Langtang Lirung (7246m), Tserko Ri (4984m), Yala peak (5550m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Tamang and Sherpa culture and villages.

3. Gunjala Pass trek (13)

Trek starts from: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

End at: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

Maximum Height: 5120m at Gunjala Pass

Trekking Type: Teahouse and Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Langtang Ri (7205m) , Langtang Lirung (7246m), Tserko Ri (4984m), Yala peak (5550m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Tamang and Sherpa culture and villages.,/

4. Ganesh Himal trek (17)

Trek starts from: Salangkhu Khola

End at: Gorkha

Maximum Height: 4600m at Singla Pass

Trekking Type: Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Langtang Ri (7205m) , Langtang Lirung (7246m), Ganesh Himal, Baudha Peak, Himal Chuli, Mt. Machapuchare , South Annapurna and Annapurna II. etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Tamang and Sherpa culture and villages.

1. Upper Mustang Trek (14)

Trek starts from: Jomsom (2700m)

End at: Jomsom (2700m)

Maximum Height: 3800m at Lo- Manthang

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Ancient monastries, Mustang King Palace, Tibetan culture etc.

2. Makalu Base Camp (20)

Trek starts from: Tumlingtar (860m)

End at: Tumlingtar (860m)

Maximum Height: 5000m at Makalu Base Camp

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Everest range, Mt. Chamlang, Mt. Makalu (8481m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Magnifient Mountain View, variation in habitants, Sherpa culture etc.

3. Kanchenjunga Base Camp (26)

Trek starts from: Basantapur (860m)

End at: Gopetar (2250m)

Maximum Height: 5280m at Kanchanjunga Base Camp

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Everest range, Mt. Chamlang, Mt. Kanchanjunga (8598m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Magnifient Mountain View, variation in habitants, Non Touristy route Specially mixed life, very famous blue Sheep etc.

4. Manaslu Base Camp (21)

Trek starts from: Gorkha

End at: Besi Sahar (790m)

Maximum Height: 5135m at Larkya la Pass

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Magnificent view of Himlung Himal (7126 m.), Cheo Himal, Gyaij Kang, Kang Guru (7010 m), Ganesh Himal and Annapurna II etc

Attraction of the trek: Magnifient Mountain View, variation in habitants, Non Touristy route Specially mixed life, Most challenging special recognized trek of the Government etc.

5. Upper Dolpo (20)

Trek starts from: Jumla

End at: Juphal

Maximum Height: 5190m at Nomla Pass Base Camp

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Attraction of the trek: Tibetain Culture, variation in habitants, Old Buddhist monastries, Landscapes, Shey-Phoksundo Lake, Blue Sheep, Non Touristy route Specially mixed life, Most challenging special recognized trek of the Government etc.

6. Dhaulagiri trek (22)

Trek starts from: Beni (830m)

End at: Naya Pul (1070m)

Maximum Height: 5258m at Thapa Pass

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Trekking through Glaciers, Close Mountain View, challenging passes, villages etc.

1. Dudh Kunda Trek (14)

Trek starts from: Jiri (1955m)

End at: Lukla (2840m)

Maximum Height: 5190m at Nomla Pass Base Camp

Trekking Type: Only Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Sherpa culture and villages.

2. Tamang heritage Trek (12)

Trek starts from: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

End at: Syapru Bensi (1450m)

Maximum Height: 3900m at Kyanjing Gompa

Trekking Type: Tea-house and Home Stay

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Langtang Ri (7205m) , Langtang Lirung (7246m), Tserko Ri (4984m), Yala peak (5550m), Dorje Lakpa (8152m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Tamang culture and villages, Home -stay experience, enjoy living standard of Tamangs.

3. Panchase Trek (9)

Trek starts from: Pokhara (820m)

End at: Pokhara (820m)

Maximum Height: 1940m at Ghandruk

Trekking Type: Tea-house

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Gurung culture and villages,enjoy living standard of Gurungs.

4. Nar-Phu Valley Trek (23)

Trek starts from: Besi sahar (760m)

End at: Jomsom (2710m)

Maximum Height: 5322m at Kang La Pass

Trekking Type: Tea-house - Camping

Grade: Moderate- Difficult

Best season: October - December and March-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Tilicho, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Tibetian culture and lifestyle of the peoples, Tilicho Lake, Buddhist monastries etc.

5. Rolwaling pass (18)

Trek starts from: Dolakha

End at: Lukla (2840m)

Maximum Height: 5755 at Tesi- Lapcha Pass

Trekking Type: Camping

Grade: Moderate-Difficult

Best season: October - December and Feb-May

Per day Walking: 5 to 7 hours

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Himalayan sights: Mt. Gaurishankar (7135m), Mt. Tsobje (6686m), Mt. Everest (8848m) , Mt. Lhotse (8516m) etc

Attraction of the trek: Close Mountain View, Sherpa culture and villages, Tsho Rolpa lake, Khumbu glacier etc.

Autumn: Sep-Nov, October and November are really Nepal's highest months - offering excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter: Dec-Feb, This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. Mountain passes may be snowbound, hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring: Mar-May, Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons, make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer: Jun-Aug, Summer months really continue up to mid-September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. Insect repellent is a nice addition to your What to Bring list. During this season, you can trek in the rain-shadow (places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains) areas north of the Himalaya like Mustang and Dolpo.