Hire a guide and Porter for Annapurna Circuit Trek 2025,2026 &2027

HIRING

If you are looking for a Guide and porter for Annapurna circuit trek from Kathmandu or Pokhara we are happy to arrange an experienced guide who has been working for a long time in the same region for a few decades already. We (Nature Explore Trek) have been the local trekking agency based in Thamel , Kathmandu since 2015. Before establishing the company our board members of Nature Explore Trek were guided for a long time with another top level agency for many years. With a full experience and profession in the tourism field, an experienced local guide team started to run the company for providing extraordinary service among the potential travelers throughout the world.

Over the 20 successfull years in the same job we proudly say we are professional / familiar with the annapurna region local trekking agency based in kathmandu. We provide the best service and ensure your trip with safety and security during the whole journey with full responsibility while you are into the mountain.

Hiring a guide and porter for annapurna circuit trek is compulsory for your safety and security as the annapurna circuit trek is located in the remote region of western of Nepal in the annapurna himalayan range. Annapurna circuit trek is a popular classical trekking trail. As it is popular, many adventure seekers have a dream to walk around the mount annapurna through the beautiful landscapes, Hills, snowscapes, and charming people and their fascinating culture including the most beautiful annapurna himalayas view in the distance.

Hiring a guide for annapurna circuit trek is several advantages to individual and group trekkers. Guide will not only show the trail and carry your equipments they will also make sure your safety, security , translate between local people native language which will make more fun, explain about landscapes and mountains, Wildlife , flora and fauna , share the store of local cultural , religions and local people basic lifestyle of annapurna region which will add more fun, excited and memorable an annapurna circuit trek. It might be little costly to hiring a guide or porter if you compared without guide ,but once in lifetime doing adventure trekking in remote region of annapurna it is a lots safe and fun and for making a great experience of trekking into the himalaya.

Advantage of hiring a guide for annapurna circuit trek

Safety and security :
Hiring a guide for the annapurna circuit trek safety and security is the most important key while you are into the mountains such as unpredictable weather , avalanches , heavily showing ,unexpected situation, and special support for the crossing highest pass of the region Thorong la (alt.5416m).
Explanation about the region:
Planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to hike the most popular Annapurna region along the classical trail to annapurna circuit trek is a dream for many.Along the way you will cross numbers old villages and their basic lifestyle , popular mountains from Annapurna I to IV including several other popular peaks, amazing landscapes, Hills , charming people from annapurna region, fascinating culture is the main attraction of this region.
Navigation the trail:
Especially in the remote section of the trek if incase unpredictable weather or snowing and lost the trail guide will help you to take the right trail.
High altitude and acclimatization :
if you have received altitude sickness your guide will help and suggest the best way to avoid the altitude and protect it as our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and they can easily read high altitude sickness symptoms. As per the situation your experience will suggest you take rest and make acclimatization days along the way to annapurna circuit trek.
Hassle free: while you planning to trekking to annapurna circuit trek and want do the hassle free trek joins with trekking agency and hire a guide who will make your trek itinerary , an advance Hotel / guesthouse , tea house booking and permit issued everythings will organize by agency so you will have less hassle in your holiday.
Communication between local people and you:
While you are trekking to the annapurna circuit trek communication is the most important as tn the remote section of the trek local people will not speak english in every place and which will hard to communicate with lodges and order the foods. When you have a guide he will help for easier talk between you and locals.
Permits and necessary documents for the trip:
Your guide will arrange all necessary documents such permits, Timms and trip documents. But if you are individually planning to trek you have to arrange the permits by yourself and which is a lot of hassle.
Cultural explanation:
if you are trekking with a professional guide you will have a great opportunity to know the local culture and religions of local people who live in these regions. As you come from a distant destination to explore a different culture it is always a good time to share the knowledge about it.
Encouragements:
Guide will always encourage when you feel tired, hopeless and in case of getting sick such as altitude sickness in the remote section of the trek. As we have years of experience in the same work we have experience and meet numbers of trekkers giving up the trek halfway as they feel tired, less experience of being in the mountains several nights and sickness which will make trekkers confused like Am I continuing to trek or give up now ? . In these situations when you have a guide he will give you the right suggestions and help to make good decisions. Guide is highly recommended to adventure lovers who want to make a successful trek once in their lifetime.
An advance booking Guesthouse / Tea house:
In the high pick season such as Autumn and Spring season if you are trekking to annapurna circuit trek most of the teahouse will be fully packed as autumn and spring and autumn both season is the best season so 100s of trekkers love go trek at same day to annapurna circuit trek.
Emergency Assistance:
Since you have a guide with you in case of an emergency, your guide can help you all the time, especially in the remote part of the trek in Annapurna region. The emergency situations can come anytime such as high altitude sickness, heavily snowing , failed trail navigation ,avalanches, unpredictable weather and cross higher pass thorong la pass along the way to Muktinath from Phedi.

Overall, hiring a guide for annapurna circuit trek is a lot of benefits for groups or individuals trekkers. Guide is the main key person to make a successful trek without any hassle. Since you have a good guide for annapurna circuit trek you will have great experience of trekking in nepal an annapurna region.

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Cost for Guide and Porter for annapurna circuit trek 2025/ 2026, 2027.

Cost for guides for annapurna circuit trek depends on their experience, language they use to speak. Here is the basic cost start for guide and porter for annapurna circuit trek.

Participate costPer Day CostIncludes
Professinal GuideUSD. 30- 34Guide food and accommodation
PorterUSD. 20 to 22Porter food and accommodation
Porter cum guideUSD. 23 – 26Guide cum porter food and accommodation
Extra language speaking guideUSD. 50 -55Guide food and accommodation

Permit Cost for Annapurna circuit trek

Annapurna circuit trek lies into the annapurna conservation area located in the heart of the mount Annapurna himalayas. If you are planning for annapurna circuit trek you have to buy two types of permits.

Annapurna conservation permits: Annapurna conservation permit cost is per trekkers nepalese 3000 rupees or USD 25 to 26 as converted rate. You have to buy permits from Nepal tourism board in kathmandu or you can also buy from trekking starting point Beshishar or Pokhara as well.
TIMS Card (Trekking information management system): Tims card is another permit you need for annapurna circuit trek. Time card cost per trekker USD 20. You can buy TIMS card through trekking office and Taan office in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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What types of documents do I need for Annapurna circuit trek permits ?

Here are the required documents list for annapurna circuit trek permits.

  • Passport with 6 month validity
  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Passport copy
  • Travel insurance which should cover in emergency case
  • Printed Itinerary
  • Passport size picture 2pice

Solo Trekking in the annapurna circuit trek

Solo trekking in the annapurna circuit is not allowed since the 2023 Spring season. Nepal government made new rules to not trek an annapurna without guide as numerous accidents happened in the higher section of the trek in the thorong la pass and Tilicho lake area. Annapurna circuit trek is one of the hard, remote and difficult to navigate trails, especially in the unpredictable weather such as landslight , avalanches, heavy winds and rock falling can bring the difficult situation. So, the Nepal government , and Nepal tourism board office considered emergency mountain situations and they decided to implement the new rules and not allow the solo tourist without guide an annapurna circuit trek.

An annapurna circuit trek some individuals solo trekkers still they use to go without guide even not follow the gov rules ,but if you are responsible for sustainable tourism travelers please respect the local gov rules and follow the guidance during your staying Nepal.trekking to annapurna circuit trek without guide it is a lots hassle to arrange permits , transportation, navigation the trail during the trek , book the teahouse an advance especially when you are in the high peak season (October, November and Marchand April) and you will also have difficult to communication with the locals people as they don’t speak the english much. If you want to avoid all of the above situations during the annapurna circuit, a trek guide is important to make your trek successful and memorable.

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When is the best season to Trek annapurna circuit trek ?

The best season to trek in Annapurna or any other region of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan is Spring and Autumn every year as the weather is favorable like clear blue skies , good visibility of mountains , less haze and fugg and dry weather most of the time. But due to global warming a lot of things have changed as we expeeince over the 5-7 years now even December, January also offer the best view of mountains and not much colde, temperature is still not cold as sunshine most of the time sunshine and late snowing in the mountains.

Autumn’s Season:

Autumn season in Nepal starts from the month of September to November.Autumn season starts right after the monsoon season so,in early september there might still have rain however from the middle of the month autumn season announce its coming by turning the nature into the colorful display of red,orange and yellow leaves.The pleasant,sunny weather makes the pathways comfortable to walk on .With an average daily temperature of about 15 degree celsius.The weather is generally clear and stable,offering the stunning views of the Himalayas peaks.The days are warm with temperature perfect for trekking,while the nights are cooler,providing a refreshing each day refreshing.As the season is post-monsoon air is crisp and clean,resulting to visibility.

During this season trails are lively with the trekkers from all around the world,as all are there to witness the beauty of Annapurna region.The local village are filled with the festive vibe as the autumn season brings the various traditional festivals.Trekkers will witness the colorful decorations adorn the streets,the air filled with the sounds of music and laugher making the trek more memorable.

Spring Season

Spring Season starts from Feb-May .The season is really a magical time to explore the Annapurna region.The weather is mild and pleasant with warm days perfect for trekking and cooler nights which is comfortable for sleeping .During the spring season the Annapurna region landscapes comes to alive with blooming rhododendrons and other wildflowers ,painting the trails in the vibrant colors with red,pink,white etc.
The air is fresh and clear,offering the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks.Spring season is also the time when wildlife becomes more active so,trekkers might spot various birds and animals along the way.During this season is also marks as the time when the high mountain passes becomes more accessible.Nepali new year also falls in this season so,there will be the festive mood all over the country.Spring on the Annapurna Circuit is a time of renewal and beauty making it as the one of the best season to experience the natural and culture aspects.

Monsoon season

Monsoon season in Nepal starts from June to early September.This months are characterized by the heavy rainfall bringing both benefits and drawbacks to trekkers.The most challenging part during the monsoon season is trails becomes muddy and slippery.Landslides and floods are also common and leeches are also common in lower ,wetter areas.However,the season also shows the unique aspect of Annapurna region as the landscapes becomes more greenery waterfalls are in full force.The air is fresh and the flora are more vibrant.

Winter season

Winter season spans from December to February ,the landscapes are covered with snow making it picturesque.The trails are dusted with snow .Daytime temperatures are cool but night time temperature can drop below freezing at higher altitudes.Higher section of the trail,including Thorong La Pass, are often covered in snow and ice ,making the trek more challenging and sometimes dangerous.Snow and ice can make the paths more slippery and difficult to navigate but applying caution and having appropriate gear can help with prevention.Winter often brings the clearest skies providing the spectacular views of himalayan peaks.The trails in this season are much less crowded ,providing the peaceful trekking experience.

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Can we do Annapurna circuit Trek without a guide?

Technically yes you can trek Annapurna Circuit Trek without a guide however it’s not recommended for those who are inexperienced trekkers and those who are not familiar with this area.While you are trekking in lower part the trail are easy to navigate as it is well marked but the more higher you get the trails gets more challenging and hard to navigate.Hiring a guide not only enhance your safety and security but also they help in the logistic parts like Transportation,permits and Accommodation which might be hard for new trekkers.

Why should I do the Annapurna Circuit trek ?

Annapurna circuit trek is a classical ,and famous trekking route which takes adventure seekers around the Mt. Annapurna (alt.8091m) himalayas. Annapurna circuit trek is still a first choice trekking destination among the trekkers as it is offers the best mountains views and explore the different cultural heritage , amazing landscapes , Snowscapes , Hills , Charming people , Fascinating culture and their daily lifestyles, and cross the world popular Thangla pass , world’s highest Tilicho lake , 600 to 700 years old tibetan village and cultural monasteries is the ,aim attractions of this trek.

As the road reaches close to the mountains nowadays you can start trekking from Dharapani (alt.1900m, 6,232Ft.) instead of classical routes that were started a decade ago from Besisahar. We suggest to every individual trekker please start trekking at list from Dharapani as it is the reasonable place for altitude. Road is even already reached in Manang ,but don’t go directly to Manang from lower altitude to higher altitude , it can be a problem for you with altitude as you jump quickly and ascend a lot.

Starting the annapurna circuit trek from Dharapani following days you will continue Chame , (alt.2600m) which is a headquarter of Manang district. The next stop of your annapurna circuit trek will be Upper pisang (alt.3300m) is one of the rare 600 to 700 years old Tibetan villages. You will have a golden opportunity to explore the cultural monastery and breathtaking glimpse of Mt. Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV Gangapurna , Tilicho peak , Pisang peak including beautiful peaks.

The trek from Pisang to Manang is a 6 to 7 hours trek via Ghyaru , Nwal village. trekking between Pisang to Manang you have two trail choices such as follow the classical route through the Humde or go via the upper trail. upper trail is comparatively longer than the lower trail ,but the view is best from upper trail so ,we suggest you to go from the upper trail with the best views of annapurna himalayas and explore the two pristine Tibetan old villages Gyaru and Nwal in the lap of the Pisang peak. Reaching Manang village at an elevation of 3500m above you feel altitude and less oxy in your buddy and may feel tired ,but the mountain views and surrounding hills, beautiful landscapes, local people and their hospitality is always rewarding to trekkers.

As you reach the higher section of this trek we suggest you take an extra day for acclimatization to digest high altitude. On a rest day you can hike 4-5 hours to Chhonkor viewpoint (alt.3800m) or hike to 100slama Gumpa. Hundreds of lama gompa located above the Manang village into the cave) which is one of the oldest monasteries in this region. Both hikes are 300 to 400m higher from your tea house. These hikes will help you to grow more confident about high altitude and digest altitude as you reach higher then you spend a night and sleep in lower altitude for the following day trek to Thorongla pass (5416m.) After spending two amazing nights in Manang you will trek to Yak Kharka in 4 to 5 hours (alt.4050m) along the way you will be amazed by the beautiful scenery of Annapurna Himalayas and Tilicho peak.

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Alternative options :

if you want you can also go from Manang Tilicho lake which is an extra 3 more days to get back and connect an annapurna trail in Yak Kharka. Tilicho lake (alt.4900m from sea level ) is the highest lake in the world situated beneath Tilicho peak offers the amazing views of Annapurna mountains and serene clean , deep ,fresh water is the main attraction for travelers.

From Yak Kharka you will trek 3 to 4 hours to Thorong la Phedi. It is the last stop before crossing the Thorongla pass (alt.5416m). As the Thorongla pass is popular , adventure and highest pass an annapurna circuit trek. Therefore ,we always advise trekkers to be prepared better both mentally and physically. Trekking from Thorong La Phedi to Muktinath in 10 to 11 hours and today is the highlight day of this trek as you cross thorong la pass and it is a challenging walk to get on top of the thorong la from alt.4550m to alt. 5416m thorong la top and descending Muktinath (alt.3800m) from top 1500m with rocky , and last, higher section of trail is icy and slippery as walking trail is covered with a small stone and skim not melted ice. All these types of trail situations will definitely give you a challenging day of this trek. However , when you are with the professional guide you will be guided properly with a safe way to Muktinath. As it is a hard day but you will also be rewarded with beautiful views of Mt. Annapurna range and Mt. Dhaulagiri range in the close distance both are over 8000 m. mountains ranked in the world and including hundreds of beautiful surroundings, peaks and landscapes.

After crossing thorong la pass you will reach the holy pristine Muktinath temple. Muktinath is one of the popular and beautiful villages located in the lower Mustang region. As there are so many nice lodges avilable you will have one good overnight stay in a nice lodge with good food and drinks after successfully completing the difficult part of this trek and crossing the high pass. And next morning you can also visit the Muktinath temple ,the nearest cultural monastery. Muktinath temple is a very popular site among hinduism and buddhism as they believe it is the place of residence of hindus god vishnu and buddhist many popular monks monasteries are located. You can do meditation , pray to your beloved gods and which will give you a lot of positive vibration and a lot of energy. After spending a quality time in Muktinath you will trek back to Marpha in 6 to 7 hours through Kagbeni , Jomsom. From Marpha you can take a bus drive back to Pokhara with great experience of trekking in annapurna circuit trek.

Alternative options, if you are tight with time you can also take a short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara or take a bus / Jeep from Muktinath to Pokhara instead of trek.

Manang is a beautiful village which stands at an elevation of 3518m located in the Northern Annapurna region of Nepal within the Manang district.The valley is surrounded by the several high peaks including Annapurna II,Annapurna III,Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak.The valley is part of the rain shadow of the Annapurna range ,resulting to accessible in the monsoon season.As the area is part of Annapurna Conservation Area ,the valley is home to diverse flora and fauna.Common wildlife if this valley includes Blue sheep,Himalayan Tahr,snow leopard and various bird species.Originally the inhabitants of this valley are Tibetan so,the area is manu influence by the Tibetan Buddhism.
The valley hosts the unique festival called Yartung festival,which involves horse racing .The area is home to Braga Monastery -one of the oldest and significant Monatery ,known for its ancient artifacts and beautiful architecture and Milarepa’s cave- a sacred site believed to be the meditation spot of the famous Tibetan Buddhist saint Milarepa
The valley is the gateway to Tilicho Lake ,one of the Highest lakes in the world ,standing at an elevation of approximately 4,919m(16,138 ft). Trekkers pass through the Manang on their way to the Thorong La pass,the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit at an elevation of about 5,416m(17,769ft).

Why we spend 2 night in Manang

Spending two night in the Manang valley is crucial during the Annapurna Circuit trek for acclimatization as we will reach to an elevation of 3,500m(11,500ft),so Manang makes an ideal valley for trekkers to adjust the high altitude reducing the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS).Manang’s altitude is the midpoint of the trek,before ascending to the higher altitudes,such as Thorong La Pass at 5,416m(17,769 ft).

During our second day we can hike around the Manang valley as the valley has so much to offer whether its interacting with the local or exploring the areas trying out the cuisine and meeting the people who share the same as this area is the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho lake Trek.Or you can also hike to chongkor viewpoint or Ice lake.

A day hike to ice lake

One of the best ways to acclimatize is to follow the principle which says “climb high and sleep low”.A day hike to Ice lake ,which stands at an elevation of 4,600m(15,091 ft),is perfect for you to acclimate your body ,by letting your body ascend at an higher elevation during the day time and then returning in Manang for night ,is perfect way to let your body the altitude.
The hike offers the stunning views of Annapurna ranges including the peaks like Annapurna II,Annapurna III,Gangapurna and Tilicho Peak.Upon reaching to Ice lake,you’ll be greeted with the crystal clear water reflecting the surrounding himalayas.The hike will be quite difficult but rewarding as the path becomes more rugged and rockier as you gain altitude.During the hike you will notice the change of landscapes as they transform from the cultivated fields to alpine terrains.

A day hike to Chogkor Viewpoint

You will begin your hike early in the morning after having a breakfast,initially the trails goes through the village,gradually leading you upwards.The ascent is steady but not too steep .The trail offers the stunning view of the the Manang valley,you may also encounter the payer flag,chortens, yaks or sheep grazing.Upon reaching to Chogkor viewpoint ,trekkers will be awarded with the panoramic views of the Annapurna range including Annapurna II,Annapurna III ,Gangapurna and Tilicho peak. The hike to Chokor viewpoint concludes with a meaningful day with the feeling of accomplishment.

How high is Tilichoo lake

Tilicho Lake,one of the world highest lake located in the Manang district .It is situated at an altitude of 4,919m(16,138 ft).It is crystal-clear,turquoise water reflecting the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna Massifs.One of the fascinating thing about this lake is that no aquatic animals has been found in the lake according to the Nepal Department of Hydrology and Meteorology(2003).What makes its more special is that there is no water resources present and no designated route for the water,resulting to water staying in the same lake.The lake is sacred as it holds the religious aspect in hindu and buddhist culture.

While doing Annapurna Circuit Trek many trekkers prefer to go for Tilicho lake also as the lake is in the same area however it’s trekkers choice if you choose to do then additional 3-4 days will be added.Many trekkers ask if they can swim in Tilicho lake the answer is yes,you can swim however swimming in Tilicho lake might be difficult as the lake is cold and isolated.

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How high is Thorong la pass

Thorong La Pass is a mountain pass which stands at an elevation of 5,416m(17,769 ft) ,which is also the highest point during the Annapurna Circuit Trek is also one of the highest trekking trails passes in the world.Thorong la pass trek is the dream trek to people from all over the world.While crossing the Thorong la Pass trekkers can see the stunning views of Mountains lie Annapurna II,Annapurna II,Annapurna South,Nilgiri,Fishtail,Dhauligiri,Tilicho peak,Annapurna IV,Gangapurna,Thorong La peak etc.Thorong La is also the hardest day while doing Annapurna Circuit Trek so trekkers has to be prepare for the day as the day will be the longest day we will trek for like 9-10 hrs and the trail is steep and in high altitude.Trekkers needs to be prepare for the snow as the weather becomes more unpredictable in this area.Although its hard but after you do it the feeling you get after conquering the pass is just unforgettable it will become the part of your memory which you will cherish for lifetime.

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Insurance for Annapurna Circuit Trek is crucial for several reason .Firstly ,the is challenging trek which involves various altitudes,ranging from the lowland village to high mountain passes.While doing this trek there is the chance of having altitude sickness so,emergency medical evacuation is needed Secondly ,the trek goes through the remote and rugged terrain of the Annapurna region meaning that the medical facilities will be limited .While doing any trek in the Mountain trek it’s recommended to have an insurance as securing the insurances ensures peace of mind during the trek.While making the insurance for the trek make sure that your insurance policy covers the trekking activities including high-altitude trekking and emergency Evacuation as the trek involves varying altitudes.Consider purchasing the insurance which also cover the loss of personal belongings such as trekking gear,camera or electronic devices.It’s advisable to purchase the insurance from the reputable company specializing in making insurance for travel and trekking.

Latest updated itinerary for Annapurna Circuit Trek

S.NITINERARYALTITUDE
Day 1Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar – Nadi – Dharapani1800m/6266ft
Day 2Trek from Dharapani to Chame2600m/8528ft
Day 3Trek from Chame to Upper Pisang3300m/10824ft
Day 4Trek from Pisang to Manang3500m/ 11,480ft
Day 5Acclimatize in Manang (Hike to Chongkor viewpoint)4800m(highest section of viewpoint)
Day 6Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka4050m/13284 ft
Day 7Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong PhediPhedi 4500m/14760 ft (highcamp 16000 ft)
Day 8Trek to Muktinath through the Thorong La pass (alt.5416m)Muktinath(3800m)Thorong pass alt.55416m/17765 ft
Day 9Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom2700m/8860 ft
Day 10Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara740m/2430 ft
Day 11Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus.1300m/4265 ft

Can i hire a guide only for Thorongla pass

Yes,you can hire a guide only for the thorong la pass.Thorong La Pass is the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit trek,reaching at an altitude of 5,416m (17,769m).Having a knowledgeable guide who is familiar with the terrain erases the potential risk of being lost.As while crossing the thorong la pass if it snows then it will be very difficult to navigate the trail.

In 2014 more than 30 trekkers died due to a severe snowstorm and blizzard struck in the Annapurna region,resulting one of the deadliest incidents in the history of Himalayan trekking.Hiring a guide for Thorong La Pass also includes the logistical support such as arranging accommodation,meals and transportation in peak season as it’s quite hard to find.

Hiring a guide for Thorong La Pass ,who is familiar with the local terrain ,weather patterns will enhance your safety during the trek and make sure you have appropriate gear. In the tragic incident of 2014 it was reported that some of them didn’t have the right gear which contributed to the situation being severe.

Final Say:

If you’re planning the Annapurna Circuit Trek and need a professional guide or porter ,our experienced team at Nature Explore Trek ,based in Thamel,Kathmandu can assist you.Hiring a guide not only helps you with navigation but also provides the insights into the region’s history and culture and ensure you have a proper acclimatization in high altitudes.Despite the additional cost,a professional guide will enhance your trekking experience ,making it easier safer and enjoyable.Our guides are trained in first aid and are equipped to handle the emergency which adds the extra layer of security.Additionally,they also help you with the interaction with local people which provides you with unique experience that you might miss during solo trek

Hiring a guide for Everest Base Camp Trek

hiring a guide for Everest Base Camp Trek

 

Hiring a guide for Everest Base Camp trek (EBC) generally is for your safety ,security and navigation of the trail to reach your trip destination to EBC, and sharing the culture and making easier communication between you and locals communities along the way to Mount Everest base camp. As the Everest Base camp trek is one of the adventure , remote and challenging but popular hiking trails among the adventure lovers, every single traveler has a dream to reach the world highest mount everest base camp and put their footprint at an elevation of 5364m , 17,573 ft once in their lifetime for the great experience and memorize.

Hiring a government license holder trekking guide for Everest base camp is advantageous on your lifetime trip as guid will play the main role to make your trip successful. Hiring a professional guide for EBC trek means You will have a golden opportunity to learn about the prime sherpa culture and their daily lifestyle. Landscapes , Mountains and great chance to communicate with the local sherpa community as your guide will translate the local language between you and people from there. During your trekking to the Everest base camp once you reach the higher section of the trek, sometime if you received altitude sickness , any other disease or coincidentally got injured by rock falling etc.

During  this emergency situation guide will save your life by helping you in this difficult moment. Also the professional guides are very familiar with trails , landscapes , and popular with local people and the regions as they have been doing guiding jobs for many years with the group. So, the professional guide is highly recommended to hire for Everest base camp trek.

How to book a guide for Everest Base Camp Trek ?

In order to find a guide for Everest Base Camp you have to go through the local Nepal government registered trekking agency based in kathmandu. Through the online you can find 100s of travel agencies who are selling the Everest Base Camp trek and guide ,but you have choose  a trusted ,reputable and responsiable trekking agency to make a successful trek to Everest base camp. Before you decide to book a guide with any local companies you have to check their government registered documents and feedback from past costomers such as Tripadviser review , google reviews , and company team profile and person who is running the business. At the market you can find numbers of different companies and everyone has their own price and different ideas for deals and some speak more in email ,but while you are in the mountains they can’t provide the service.

So, before you decide to hire a guide for Everest base camp trek, think twice and make a decision which you will not regret during your whole trek.You can also find the individual guide. It might be slightly cheaper than through the company but individual guides are not fully responsible for emergency situations. If you are not booking your trip with a nepal government registered company and in case of emergency you might not be right in the legal process so, for your safety and security go through the registered company.

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Benefits of Hiring a guide with Nature Explore Trek :

Nature Explore Trek is a team of guided companies since August 2015, before establishing the company we have been working with one of the top level trekking , climbing organizers in Nepal for a long time. Our guide team was born and raised in mountain regions of Nepal such as Everest region, Annapurna region ,Langtang region. Every end of the season we provide our guide basic first aid training and Educational Environment training for sustainable tourism. We also send them to participate in any related training and programs to learn about guiding people in the mountain with a group.

We only have selected guides who are hardworking , Loyal and honest in their duty. Our guide knew how to take care of their clients while they were on the mountain and solve the emergency situation . Therefore, today we stand at this level with more than 90 % positive feedback from customers from all over the world. As we have local expert guides we manage to send local guides only who are already friendly ,and familiar with the trail and regions.

Hiring guides with Nature Explore Trek from Lukla for Everest Base Camp , Everest Base Camp with Gokyo lake trek , Gokyo lake and Renjola Pass trek , Three high pass trek, Everest view trek. Mera peak climbing guide, Island peak with Everest base camp trek has a lot of benefits for you as most of our guides were born and grew up in the nearest village from Lukla where the Everest base camp trek starts.

Our guides are very popular in this region and they know every village and local people of this region. Also, our guides are knowledgeable about the Mountains, Culture religions and landscapes of Everest region as they were born and grew up in the same region. Our professional guide speaks both English and local language which will help you to communicate with the local sherpa people.

More than 2 decade experience Lukla based guides we use from Lukla are Nirkumar Lamichhane , Bam bahadur karki , Santaman Tamang , Mingmar Tamang , Bipin Rai , Pasag sherpa and Dawa Galzen Sherpa. All of them are very experienced and have been working in this sector for the last 15 years already. They are very friendly , honest and basic English speaking guides. Most of them knew very well about trails, were familiar with sherpa people and their cultures and well knew the names of the mountains and landscapes. So if you want to hire one experience guide please contact us or whatsApp +977-9851131287 (Dinesh Karki) , Email : [email protected] , [email protected] .

Do not hesitate to book a guide for Everest base camp trek with us. We will arrange the best guide who can help you to complete your trip and give the best service. Before the trip departure you can meet and can talk face to face and ask several questions regarding your trip. We are more than happy to instruct you with our guide before the trip departure. We have been providing the service with 100% success and we are providing the best service. What we speak here is the same things we deliver in the mountains.

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How do I find the best company for Everest Base Camp Trek ?

Finding the best company is to make your trip a 100% successful trip to Everest Base Camp. Through online you can see many international and local companies ,but before booking your trip you have to research properly about company feedback from past clients , read their reviews and check if their company is registered under the Nepal Gov or not ? you can talk in advance how he handles your trip with safety and security and full responsibility and understand payment policy , read terms and conditions and information they provided. ask about guide experience and whether he has been on that trail or not ? so, if you finally become full of confidence, then you can start to book your trip with them which will help you to make your trip successful without any problems.

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Is Everest Base Camp Trek Possible without a guide?

Everest Base Camp Trek is a strenuous trek which goes through many isolated and remote villages so,it is recommended to have a guide for your safety and well being.The trek requires a good level of physical and mental fitness as the trail follows a several high-passes that is needed to be pass and can be dangerous without a guide.As the area is in remote area finding a place to stay might be difficult so,having a guide for Everest Base Camp is crucial as not only they navigate the way but also help you with logistics and communication factors.Having a guide by your side not only ensures your safety but also provides valuable information about the local culture and history.

Inorder to do Everest Base Camp Trek you need to arrange permits , accommodation , transportation meals and other logistics things so it is advisable to choose a reputable trekking company and hire a knowledgeable guide.By doing so,you don’t need to worry about anything and enjoy the trek peacefully.

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Can I Hire A Guide and Porters in Lukla for Everest Base Camp Trek ?

Yes, you can hire a guide and porter from Lukla instead of taking him from Kathmandu and Lukla is the starting point of Everest Base Camp trek. Hiring a guide and porter from Lukla for the Everest base camp trek will also save the costs ,but If you are looking for a professional guide for your lifetime experience trekking to the world’s highest mount everest base camp and if you want to know more about sherpa culture, landscapes , geography ,wildlife in brief rather than just walk up to EBC and comeback with basic english speak guide and then we always suggest you hire a guide from kathmandu.

As most of the government license guides are based in kathmandu. normal guide you can also find in Lukla. Local porters are always based in Lukla , So , no need to take them from kathmandu. When you hire a guide and porter from Lukla and then you have to travel by yourself kathmandu to Lukla and you will meet your guide and porter after you landing at Tenzing Hillary airport. They will be waiting for you at the nearest airport gate with your name.

Inorder to  book guide and porter from Lukla you have to contact a local agency from Kathmandu who will help you find the guide and porter. local agencies already know many guides and porteres who are working as guides based from Lukla. Hiring a guide and porter through the local agency is more safe for you as the agency will take full responsibilities in payment policy and in case of difficult situations such as if things go wrong you always have someone responsible who takes care of all issues and helps you to solve it. Hiring an individual guide and booking through the agency for Everest base camp trek the cost is the same, so we would highly suggest booking through the agency.

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Cost for guide from Lukla

Hiring a guide for Everest base camp trek from Lukla, the salary is based on guide experience , skills and Language. For a basic English speaking guide the cost starts from USD 29 to 35 per day. And if you want to hire a professional guide who has been working in this sector for many years. Professional guide cost is USD 35 to 40 per day including his food and accomdation.

Cost for Porter from Lukla per day

Recommended cost for a strong porter from Lukla is USD 25 to 28 per day including food and accomodation.

Porter cum guide cost from Lukla

If you are looking for a porter cum guide, the cost will be slightly higher USD 30 to 35 per day.Porter cum guide can help your bag and he / she will also do the guide to Everest base camp trek. Porter cum guides speak basic English ,but they can guide you to Everest base camp safely and retrun.

Through agency VS Individual Guide for Everest Base Camp Trek :

If you are thinking of hiring a guide for Everest base camp trek and confuse hiring a guide through agencies or individuals from Lukla and then please read below.

Advantages of Hiring a guide through agency :

if you are looking for a hassle free and to go on a smooth trek once in the lifetime experience trek to Everest base camp and then hire a guide through the travel agencies is safer as the agency will take the full responsibility of your trek and guide. Agency will also do the full insurance of the guide for the emergency situation. And also the agency will help you to provide necessary information for the trip and arrange your trip permits, Lukla flights and early accommodation booking along the way to Everest base camp trek etc. if encase in your trip someone got serious sick and need alternative options or emergency evacuate in this situation agency will help you to arrange everythings. So highly recommended to go book a guide through the agencies.

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Hiring an individual Guide or Porter from Lukla:

If you want to hire a guide directly from Lukla it is possible and you can get some guide. But it is not guaranteed what types of guide you will meet as you are new there. Meeting for the first time and trusting as your adventure trekking to EBC guide for two weeks it might be uncomfortable. If encased in the emergency situation into the higher section of the trek no one will help. It might be a little cheaper to hire an individual guide and porter ,but it will not be as safe as through the company. But if you already know or recommended from your family \ fiends any guide or porter and fully trust him\ her then you can hire individuals from Lukla.

Solo Trek to Everest Base Camp Trek

Solo trekking to Everest base camp without a guide yes it is possible and as we show many tekkers use to do it. Those adventure lovers who mentally and physically both well fit and have good experience and deep knowledge about navigation of the trail can do the solo trek. But if you are bigger and don’t know any more about trek and then information of trail and regions it is not a good idea to go on a solo trek. As the Everest base camp trail is challenging and remote and difficult in the higher section of the region you can also lose the trail , get altitude sickness, or get injured.

If an accident happens on the trek so in this situation if you have a guide with you he will help you all the time. In the high peak season Everest base camp trekking trail is fully crowded as it is the world popular trek route so most of the tea houses and lodges can be fully booked before you reach the tea house so in this situation if you are with a guide he can book all accommodation in advance. Guide is not only showing you the trail he will play the main role to make your trip 100% successful without any issues during the trek.

In the past so many solo travelers went trekking to EBC or further high passes ,but some never came back because they lost their life .as unpredictable weather , avalance coming from moutnains, lost the navigation , slippery on rocks , heavily snowing , heavly winds or lost the trail in remote areas, and getting sick alone in the mountains can lose your life. It might be a little costly for your trek to hire a guide but it is always safe and secure while you are in the remote mountains regions for several days.

Overall, Solo trekkers also can go the everest base camp trek ,but you have to have well knowledge for navigation the trail, full of information about the region, Hotels, Foods, cultural , past experience of adventure trekking in the remote mountains and fully confident with solo travel in the mountains and good acclimatization of high altitude. If you are not sure about the suggested list above, then always go with a guide for successful trekking to the mount everest base camp trek for life time experience.

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How to apply for the Everest Base Camp Trek Permit.

If you are planning to trek to Everest Base Camp you need different types of permits. You can buy Everest base camp permits along the way to trek . Please read below.

Sagarmatha National park permit :

You can buy this permit on the way to Namche from Phakding at Manjo village. At Manjo there is the sagarmatha national park office where you can buy it. Sagarmatha national park cost is per person for USD 30.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality permit:

You also have to buy the Pasang Lhamu municipality permit which is cost per person USD 20.

Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return Kathmandu both ways:

Direct flight from Kathmandu Lukla and return direct kathmandu USD 435 per person and if you go through the Ramechhap airport and return the same way USD 354 per person. Kathmandu to Ramechhap and return kathmandu driving time 4 to 5 hours.

Nepali Guide airfare both ways USD 100 direct flight from Kathmandu to Kathmandu and from Ramechhap $80.

What documents do I need for Everest Base camp trek and permit.

When you are planning to trek to Everest base camp trek you need some documents to buy permits and reserve the flight tickets.

  • Passport (should be 6 month validity)
  • Nepal visa
  • Passport size picture
  • Copy of passport
  • Travel insurance
  • Itinerary print.

Lukla flight condition in peak season:

Last 5 to 6 years most of the Lukla flights fly from Ramechhap airport instead of Kathmandu in the high peak season months such October, November and March and April every year. As the kathmandu airport is very busy and air traffic so many Lukla flights were delayed , cancel which is big harmful for travelers who have short holiday for this trek . Therefore, as an alternative option Ramechhap airport is the another options to fly many flights at the same day as the duration between Ramechhap to Lukla is only 20 minutes. Best moment to fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap is morning time as in the afternoon more chances change the weather such as winds , cloudy and heavy rains will cancel the flight and wait for another day.

Ramechhap has no traffic at all as it is a small domestic airport and in the same direction as Lukla. So most of the airplanes in the peak season fly from Ramechhap. You have to go early in the morning to catch your flight. Driving time between Kathmandu to Ramechhap is 4 hours by private jeep, car or Minibus. You can also go one day earlier for an overnight stay at Ramechhap instead of waking up at 1 am in the morning and driving 4 to catch a flight. In Ramechhap there are few Resort , guesthouses available ,but you have to book an advance as it is always busy in peak season.

Final Say

If you are looking to hire a guide for Everest Base camp trek nature explore trek is the best local travel agency based in Kathmandu, Nepal. As most of the guides team are born and brought from Everest region we are more familiar with regions. Before establishing Nature Explore Trek even our organizer team has been a professional guide with one of the top companies. We are a team of guides who provide the best service. We talk through the same thighs we deliver in the mountains. So if you are looking to hire a guide for Everest base camp or any other region such as Annapurna, Manaslu , Langtang , Kanchenjunga and Makalu Base camp trek we provide you the best guide at a reasonable cost.

Hire a guide for Manaslu Circuit Trek, Cost and Itinerary

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On the top of the Larke la pass (alt.5130m)

 

Hiring a licensed Guide/Government guide license holder for Manaslu circuit trek is compulsory as it is a restricted trekking area in Nepal,and to obtain restricted area permit it is necessary to have a license guide.Not only on the Manaslu circuit trek here numerous trekking regions in Nepal require the license compulsory guide which includes Upper mustang trek , Upper Dolpo trek , Annapurna circuit trek, Everest regions trek many more .In restricted areas, even individual travelers are not allowed to buy the individual permit,Trekkers must go through the trekking agency with a license guide . While you are planning to do adventure trekking in Nepal such as Manaslu circuit , a guide is highly recommended for your safety and security. Moreover, Guide is very important especially in these areas problems may arise like unpredictable weather,such as heavy snowing, landslides and rockfall ,avalances situation and altitude sickness, getting lost on the trail, and many more.

A local guide is very familiar with the trail as he has been guiding the same trail many times and who knew well about trail , landscapes , Hills , peoples , and their culture activities of Manasalu region. Your guide can also help you to explain about nature , culture and religions and landscapes and mountain names , which will make your trip more fun and feel safe,knowledgeable and secure once in your lifetime trekking in Nepal.

Overall, Manasalu circuit trek is compulsory to hire a guide for your safety ,secure and obtain the restricted permits. As it is an adventure , remote and high passes trekking route , the guide is highly recommended by the Nepal government. It might cost a bit higher ,but hire an experienced guide who has been on this trek many times and can explain about the region very well. Contact us any time we are happy to assist you to arrange your permits and provide the experience guide for the Manaslu circuit trek.

Manaslu circuit trekking is one of the most popular trekking trails in Nepal after Everest regions and Annapurna region. Mount Manasalu is the 8th highest mountain in the world with an elevation of (alt.8167m , 26,2947.76 Ft). Manaslu circuit trek is located west of Nepal lies between Annapurna massif and tibetan plateau.Manaslu circuit trek has become very popular since 1992 as it was the first time allowed by the trekkers. At the beginning most of the trekkers groups were organizing camping trek as there were no proper tea houses or guest houses for overnight stay, but nowadays along the trekking to Manaslu circuit trek already built numerous guest houses in the lower section and higher section tea houses.

The main purpose of trekking to the Manaslu circuit is visiting remote areas of Nepal, exploring the pristine Mount Manasalu range view in close distance , crossing the Larke la pass at an elevation of 5130m from sea level, walking through the beautiful landscapes, Hills, meet with locals and visit old villages,and cross numbers suspensions bridges above the budhi gandaki river, visit culture monastery and temples.

Manaslu circuit trek is an adventure , challenging ,but rewarding with majestic mountain views and cultural immersion of Gurung , Tamang and local Tibetan people who live here. You can visit the old village and interact with locals and see their traditional way of how they live here all the time. During the Manaslu circuit trek you will cross several old Tibetan villages such as Lho , Samagaun , Samdu where you can visit the cultural monasteries, Tsorten, and explore the amazing viewpoints.

You will also have a great opportunity to visit basecamp of world 8000m higher mount Manaslu and if you are at the right time such as in early autumn and spring season you can meet with expeditions and those who are planning to summit to top of the Manaslu and there are beautiful lakes called Birendra tal where you can reach by a day hike from Sama gaun. Doing Manaslu circuit trek you shall be offered many things such as mountain views, cultural immersion, lush forest , cross-numbering old villages and explore their basic day by lifestyle and cross the popular Larkela pass (alt.5130m).

Additionally, you will have a great experience if you visit the wildlife, flora and fauna of these regions. Trekkers have a higher chance to meet the himalaya wildlife such as leopard , red panda, different species of birds and blue ships many more.

Where does the Manaslu circuit trek start ?

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Manaslu circuit trek begins after a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Machhi Khola and basically the trek starts from here. First section of the trek is not much harder as the trail goes through gradual ascents and descending through the Budhi Gandaki river and surrounding both side hills and mountain and you will have a good enough acclimatization before reaching the higher section of the trek. After a 4-5 day trek you will reach beautiful places such as Lho gaun, Sama gaun , Samdo villages above the alt.3500m from where you will be greeted by Mt. Manaslu and amazing mountain views, rich culture and religion of Tibetan people. Next section of this trek you cross the Larkela pass (alt. 5130m. 16,826Ft) and meet the classical annapurna circuit trek trail at Dhapani before you end the trek. It is always possible if you want to extend your trek and continue trekking to popular classical annapurna circuit trek and cross another adventure high pass Thorongla alt.5416m and descend to Muktinath temple , and continue trek to Jomsom fly to Pokhara and end the trip here.

Tentatively if you only do the Manaslu circuit trek it takes 11 nights 12 days and if you want to complete the both Manaslu circuit and Annapurna circuit trek it takes 18 to 19 days. It is always recommended to you if you are flexible with time and planning to 3 weeks scenic trekking in Nepal and then both Manaslu and annapurna circuit trek would be the best option for adventure lovers from around the world.

 

Map for Manaslu Circuit Trek

Given below you can see the general Map for Manaslu circuit Trek.If you want to change or want to customize according to your preferences then you can choose alternative routes ,modify the itinerary and acclimatization.Feel free to share your preferences and we will provide you the tailor itinerary with the touch of yours to meet your needs and expectation.

 

Manaslu circuit trek Outline Itinerary:

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Map of Manalu Circuit Trek

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transferred to your Hotel (alt.1300m)

Day 2: Trip preparation day: today you have a great opportunity to visit some of the world heritage sites Swayambhunath temple , Kathmandu durbar square in the morning and afternoon. Check your equipment list.if you don’t have enough clothes still you can buy them in thamel.

Day 3: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Machhi khola in 7 – 10 hours via Arughat , Sotikhola. 149 km , 90 miles.

Day 4: Trek from Machhi khola to Jagat , 5- 6 hours , (alt.1350 m – 4398 ft)

Day 5: Trek from Jagat to Dyang 6- 7 hours (alt. 1800m.- 5,960ft)

Day 6: Trek from Dyang to Namrung , 6- 7 hours (alt. 2660m – 8230 ft )

Day 7: Trek from Namrung to Lho gaun , 4 hours (alt.2960m. 9,700 ft )

Day 8: Trek from Lho to Sama gaun , 5 hours (alt 3500m , 11,590 ft )

Day 9 : Rest and exploration day ( Hike to Manasalu basecamp or Birendra tal in the morning and after free time and take rest.

Day 10: Trek from sama gaun to samdo , 3 hours (alt. 3800m, 12,650ft)

Day 11 : Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala , 4 hours ( alt. 4410m. 14, 500 Ft

Day 12: Trek to Bumthang (alt. 3580m) Over the Larkela pass (alt.5130m. 16,826 Ft) 7- 9 hours.

Day 13: Trek from Bumthang to Darapani , 6- 7 hours ,(alt. 1900m . Dhapani is connected with the classical annapurna circuit trek.

Day 14: Dharapani – Beshishar – Kathmandu by drive. Where your trek ends.

This is the general itinerary for the Manaslu circuit trek , but there are always alternative options to spend more time in this area such as day hikes and spending more nights on this trek as well as you can continue your trekking to Annapurna circuit trek and end in Pokhara. We are very happy to provide you with the full information and flexibility to customize itinerary to meet your interest in doing this trek. Feel free to reachout us anytime we are happy to help you. And if you want more detailed information , itinerary and cost details feel free to contact us. We are happy to provide you with the full information.

Guide cost for Manaslu circuit per day

Normally guide costs start from USD $30 -35 per day for an English speaking guide . but if you want to hire a guide who speaks an extra language such as France, Germany, Japanese , Korean , the cost will start from USD 50 to 60 per day. Hiring a guide for Manaslu circuit trek cost depends on the guide’s working experience , knowledge about ,landscapes , mountains ,culture, etc. For example, if you find a bigger guide who is just starting a guiding group in the mountains it might be cheaper than a professional guide.

Who are we ?

If are you looking for a professional guide for Manaslu circuit trek ? Yes , We have a highly professional guide who has been working in this sector for a long time. Most of our guide team were born and brought up in the mountain region and spent their childhood in the mountains. We provide you the guide for the Manaslu circuit trek professional , knowledgeable and experienced who have been on this trek many times with groups. We also provide to our guide basic first aid training ,environmental education about sustainable tourism , and knowledge about supporting them by buying their organic foods and drinks during the trek.

Before your trip begins you can meet with the guide and can talk face to face and guide will briefly brief regards following programs. Normally we organize the departure meeting about following programs and where guide and clients both will instruct , and talk on map about trek which will be a great opportunity to know about guide at first time to meet someone who is going to guide you to your trek for two weeks.

Full packages cost for Manaslu circuit trek :

The Manaslu circuit trek full package cost depends on numbers of days, itinerary and group size. If you are a solo traveler planning to trek to Manaslu circuit, trek in full package basically costs from USD 1200- 1300. For single trekkers the cost is expensive as you have to cover the cost of guide , porter , restricted area permits, Transportation and if you are in group cost will be cheaper USD 900 – 1100 as the cost will be sharing of guide , accommodation restricted permits and transportation etc.

Basically , the full package includes , foods (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) hot drinks (tea or coffee) guide , porter , transportation restricted permits , both Manasalu and annapurna conservation permits , accommodation many more.

Hire a Guide :

If you want to hire only a guide and permits it is possible and the cost for a guide per day starts from USD 30 to 40 per day including his food and accommodation. Porter cost for Manaslu circuit trek per day USD 23 to 25 including food and accommodation.

Manaslu Circuit trek restricted Permits cost:

Manaslu circuit trek restricted permits cost per person USD 100 in September to November and December to August USD 75 per person for the first 7 days and if you want to stay longer than 7 days and then you have to pay extra per day $10.
Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation permits cost $28 or in rupees 3000 per person for 30 days. Rest of the necessary trip documents we will prepare from the agency.
If you are single trekkers who want to do the solo private trek to Manaslu circuit or any other restricted area trekking regions nepal minimum you have to buy 2 permits as nepal government rules ,but you can do the solo trek. It seems quite funny to hear trekkers need to buy 2 permits ,but can go solo on a trek but it is true.

Stunning view of Mt.Manalsu from Lho gaun
The view of Mt.Manaslu from Lho gaun

What documents required for Manaslu Circuit Trek Permits

To obtain restricted permits for Manaslu circuit trek you need minimum 2 foreigners trekkers with physical passport and nepal on arrival visa details. You have to go through the nepal government license trekking company and guide. The agency will help you to make all necessary permits, you just need to give them your documents and cash. You don’t have to go to the immigration office to obtain a permit.

Here are the important documents required for the restricted permits.

  • 6 month valid Passport and 1 copy
  • Nepal arrival visa details with 1 copy
  • Passport size picture
  • Personal details filled forum
  • USD hard currency or nepali rupees as per exchange rate.
  • Guide details such as Licens , insurance , Id card , citizenship card etc.
  • There are still many documents required , the agency will organize everything.

How to find the best guide for Manaslu circuit trek

To Find a guide for Manaslu circuit trek , you can ask to one of registered trekking agencies in nepal. The company will help you to obtain your restricted permits and other necessary documents for the trek. When you choose the company and guide check their government register documents , feedback , reviews and guide experience. It is always important to have a responsible , trusted and reasonable price offer agencies to make your successful trek.

You can also find the individual trekking guide through facebook groups or any others social network and they might slightly cheaper than from company but individual guide also have to obtain your restricted permits from registered trekking agency and agency will not provide the service without charge some cost as service charge of company , so at the ends cost will be same as individual or through the agency. We strongly suggest to everyone who wants to hire a guide for any trekking routes in Nepal please go through the agency who will take your full responsibility and help in the emergency situation and who will cheer you up in your successful trek at the end of trek.

Nature Explore Trek is a government registered company since 2015 and provides the trekking , climbing, and tour all related tourism services through the professional way. The company organizer team has been working in this field for the last 21 years already and we have good knowledge and we can easily understand and meet your interest in doing this trek . We have a professional guide team who has been working for a long time. You can meet our guide and can talk face to face before your trek starts. So ,we would be the best guide company to provide professional guides for your trek to Manaslu circuit trek or any other treks in Nepal ,Tibet ,and bhutan.

Best time for Manaslu circuit trek

Best time to do the Manaslu circuit trek is autumn October , November ,early december and Spring – March , April and May is the best month every year as the weather is favorable like sunshine, clear crystal day and higher chance to clear mountains and very less chance to disturb from monsoon or any unpredictable weather in these months. During the spring season and autumn season the temperature will be more reasonable and the best moment to explore the mountain views in close distance with clear, crystal weather.

If anyone is planning to do trekking in Manaslu Circuit or any other regions we highly suggest visiting in autumn or spring season in Nepal as mentioned above. Winter and monsoon season is not suggested to trekking in Nepal as in winter it will be snowing , cold and monsoon season rains and flooding will disturb your holiday. In winter and monsoon you will also have very less chance to see the mountain views as it will be cloudy , foggy and raining most of the time.

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On the way,Rhododendron blooming

Weather in Manaslu circuit trek

Weather in Manaslu circuit trek depends on various seasons in nepal. here are the best season and weather conditions

Spring season (March to April and May )

During these months the temperature will be warmer during the day and night time more cooler and in the lower section of the trek and higher section of the trek the temperature will go down and feel a bit chilly with cold winds and need more warmer clothes and blankets during the night time as you are closer to the mountains. Day time in the lower part of the trek is tentatively 15 to 20 degrees and night time falls in 10 to 12 ,but in the higher section of trek it will be 14 to 16 day time and night time 8 to 10. In the spring season along the Manaslu circuit, trek offers to travelers pleasant weather and rewarding in spring as spring is known for its blooming time , and grows new seeds and gives varieties new smiles and clear crystal mountain views in close distance.

During the May month the temperature shall be more hot as it May be the last month of spring season and welcome the monsoon in nepal. Compared with March and April, May shall have more hots even in higher sections of the trek too. But the clear and best view and reasonable weather will be in the month of April if we talk about the spring season.

Autumn Season: October , November and Early december)

Autumn season in Manaslu circuit is best with clear weather , blue skies with favorable weather all the time from beginning to the end of the trek. Autumn is the best trekking season in Nepal as weather is stayable and there is a higher chance to see good views of mountains from close distance and the trekking will be more enjoyable, fun and a great experience with good weather from beginning to end of the trip.

During the Manaslu circuit trek in early autumn during day time 15 to 18 and night time 10 to 12 degree in lower section of the trek and higher section of trek will be cooler as you reach close to the mountains. Even in higher sections of the trek you won’t feel colder during the day time especially when it is sunshine and night time you may need extra clothes and need to wear your big jackets and use extra blankets on your bed.

After mid autumn like the 3rd week of November the temperature shall fall more cooler as winter is coming close to us and it may start to change the weather into more cold winds, cloudy and little snowing in the higher part of the trek.
Tentatively , during the day time it will be 12 to 14 and at night time 8 to 10 degree in lower section of trek and higher part of the trek 8 to 10 a day time and night time 5 to 6 degree. As the weather is unpredictable, if it is sunshine all day, the temperature will be hotter and increase the temperature more than our prediction.

Monsoon season : June, July , August and early September)

Normally in the monsoon season during the Manaslu circuit trek the temperature will be hotter both, day time or night time. Monsoon season is not preferable for Manaslu circuit trek as in this time of running and flooding beginning of the trek and once you reach the higher section of the trek you will have very less chance to see mountains. But if you are looking for quiet and less crowded places along the Manaslu circuit, then May – June and September would be the best months.

Winter season ( Mid december , January , February)

During the winter season to Manaslu circuit trek it may not be a good idea to make a plan to trek as the weather is changing and there is a high chance of snowing and the temperature shall be very cold. Also in the higher section of this trek most of the tea houses will be closed as it is not trekking season and local people will go down to nearest cities to skip the cold and snow. So, we don’t suggest anyone plans to go Manaslu circuit trek because of the weather is not supporting. In the winter season most of the high passes are closed including Larkela pass of this trek as it is heavily snowing and block the path. But still you can plan a short and easy trek which are doable such as PoonHill trek , Langtang valley trek , Everest view trek , Everest base camp trek , Annapurna Base Camp trek , Tamang heritage trail trek etc.

Porter with guide for Manaslu circuit trek :

If you’re looking for budget friendly packages to Manaslu circuit trek and just want to hire someone for the trek who can help you to carry a backpack and can guide you to Manaslu circuit trek it is possible and you can hire a porter cum guide. The Porter cum guide is not like a professional guide , but he will help you to carry your light backpack and speak basic english. If you have done adventure treks and you have already good experience of trek then no need full guide. so, a porter cum guide can also help you which will save budget instead of hiring a guide and porter speradly. But if you are beginners and don’t have enough experience of trekking and interested to know more about culture , landscapes , religions of Manaslu circuit trek and then professional guide is highly recommended.

Porter with guide cost per day USD 25 to 28 includes his food and accommodation. You can also find an experienced and well known trail person who spent a long time in the same job and is progressing to become a full guide. Porter cum guide will not carry like full porter weight as he also needs to guide you. The maximum weight he will carry is 10 to 12kg.

Manaslu circuit trek guide insurance :

Yes guide and porter insurance is very important and insurance is compulsory required from the nepal government. Without insurance you can’t apply for any trekking permits legally. We have full insurance of our guide and porters for emergency situations which will cover nepali currency 10 to 15 lakh rupees

Insurance for travelers during the Manaslu circuit Trek

We highly suggest anyone who is planning to trek to Manaslu circuit trek you need to have insurance which covers up to 5000m in emergency situations. Emergency can come anytime such as unpredictable weather , lost the bags and got injured in mountain and need evacuate from mountain to nearest hospital by helicopter etc.

Packing list for Manaslu circuit trek :

Gear Checklist
Gear checklist for Manaslu circuit Trek
  • Trekking Boots
  • Down jackets or goretex
  • 60 to 70 backpack
  • Day backpack medium size
  • Sleeping bags (-15 to -20)
  • Pairs of trousers
  • 1 short paints
  • Inner thermal
  • Pairs of long t shirt
  • Pairs of short t -shirt
  • Warm waterproof gloves
  • Head Beane , face cover mask
  • Sun glass ,and sunscream
  • 3 pairs of socks
  • Sun hat
  • Warm sweater or light jackets
  • Rain jackets , paints
  • Basic medical kit bags
  • Toiletry bags
  • Water bottle and water purification tablet.
  • Blester taps
  • Camera and extra batteries
  • Head touch ad extra batteries
  • Special medicine if you are using it
  • Trekking pools
  • Pairs of underwear
  • Campside shoes or sandals. Here are still more items you may need to pack feel free to contact us for details we are happy to provide you.

What types of Food is available during the Manaslu circuit Trek ?

During the Manaslu circuit trek you can get many varieties of foods like in Everest regions or Annapurna regions in Nepal. You can choose from Menu cards such as western food , nepali food , indian food , continental food , mexican food and many more

At breakfast: – out porridge , breads, eggs, pancakes , fry potatoes etc.

At lunchtime – Nepali dal Bhat ,noodles, pasta , fry rice , fry potatoes , soups and breads etc. lunch time we don’t have a longer time so Pizza , Mo. Mo spring rolls are not recommended.

At Dinner Time: At dinner time we have plenty of time so you can choose whatever you want to order such as Dalbhat , Pizza , bread items, Mo.Mo. Pasta . any foods available at the tea house.

However , we always encourage our clients to eat organic foods instead of western or continental foods in the mountains. Organic foods are more fresh , healthy compared with the foods mentioned above. When you eat the organic foods your money will go directly to locals rather than buying foods from markets. Eating organic foods means you also save nature and promote sustainable tourism. As organic foods are more consumed by travelers, local people will be more encouraged and the locals will produce more foods and buy less plastic packaging foods from markets.

Basically organic foods you get during the Manaslu circuit trek: varieties of vegetables items rice , dal soups , buckwhite breads , wide and barley floor , many types of Potatoes , cabbage , carrot , radish cauliflower spanish , Pumpkin , cucumber many more.

What types of Accommodation is available during the Manaslu Circuit Trek:

During the Manaslu circuit trek basic to normal accommodation is available.We will provide you with the best place available. Beginning of the trek in the lower sections of trek accommodations will be much better and comfortable with neat and clean and as you ascend higher sections of the trek accommodations will be more basic and less facilities .
Noramly will provide sharing twin beds rooms most of the place and toilets are sharing based. But some of the places at the beginning of the trek and ends of the trek some place you can get rooms with attached toilets too. You can also get extra blankets from the tea house which you can use on top of your sleeping bags if you feel cold during the night.

Accommodation Facilities
Accommodation facilities during the Manaslu Circuit Trek

Is Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficult ?

Manaslu circuit trek is a difficult trekking route as you have to cross above 5000m high pass Larke la and per day you have to walk 6 to 7 hours gradually ascending to top of the pass and steep descending to otherside of Manaslu mountain. Also Manaslu circuit trek is located in the remote , far from cities and with less facilities so while you are on the trekking to Manaslu circuit you will feel like you are in the remote place of Nepal. Due to the high altitude gains , different trains , high altitude landscapes , Hills will make you feel difficult especially once you reach the higher sections of this trek. Basically high altitude starts after altitude of 2500m and once you reach above 3000m you feel less oxygen in your buddy and it is difficult for breathing and less energy compared to the beginning of the walk. So when you have a good acclimatization extra day , well trip planning and preparing both physically and mentally before the trip starts from kathmandu you don’t feel hard and difficult to do the Manaslu circuit trek.

Nature Explore Trek highly recommends those travelers who are planning to trek to Manaslu soon or in the future please be prepared both mentally for remote places and physically for trekking in the different trains and landscapes.

 

Ascending uphill
Ascending uphill while trail is covered with fog

Electricity and wifi facilities in Manaslu circuit Trek:

Manaslu Circuit Trek is known for its stunning scenery and challenging paths.As the trek takes places at remote area of Nepal so,the general facilities like electricity can be quite limited varying along the route.At the first phase of our trekking in the lower region we can get the facilities of both Electricity and Wifi.You can get the electricity facilities for free but for wifi you might need to pay some extra money and it also depends upon the teahouse and lodge you are staying in.Electricity is available in the mid to upper region as the lodges have solar panel or generators for it.For wifi they might charge you some extra money .In the Upper region electricity is limited places like Samagaun ,Shamdo and in lo village you can get the facilities however in Dharmashala before crossing larke la pass electricity and network facilities might be limited for like whole day but it’s only while crossing the Larke La Pass after that you will get the electricity as well as network .

While the Manaslu Circuit Trek offers the access of electricity and Wifi,trekkers must be prepared for the limited services in the higher altitudes .So,we recommend you to carry the charging electronic devices ,power banks and extra batteries so that your devices stay charged.Buying local SIM cards is also recommended as you can buy the data package for like $10 to $15 for a monthly pack so that you can get connected to your loved ones in the whole trek.

 

Transportation Facilities in Manaslu Circuit Trek:

Transportation Facilities For the trek begins as soon as you land in Kathmandu our representative will come to pick you up in private jeep/bus depending on the group size.We will then drive to Machha Khola in private jeep if you want to have more comfortable journey otherwise we can go for sharing base transportation facilities in which the cost is quite cheaper than the private jeep one.While returning back also we will have the same option we will drive back from Tilche to Kathmandu which might take about 7-8 hrs enjoying the scenic views and varying landscapes.

Overall, hiring a guide for Manaslu Circuit Trek is essential and highly beneficial.A licensed guide is mandotary in these area as it’s restricted area.Guides ensures your safety and provide you with the valuable cultural insights .As the area is remote communication might be difficult and you might get lost in the trail so,hiring a guide means they will act like the bridge.Additionally,guides offers the up to date weather information and current trail condition ,ensuring the smooth trekking experience.

Scenic Trek in Nepal

Nepal is a country known for being a paradise for hikers, climbers, and trekkers. Trekking to Nepal means each trail showcases a different perspective of beauty where Annapurna showcases its fertile land covered with mountains, and Everest flaunts its Everest and it’s surrounding Kanchenjunga boats breathtaking scenery, including towering peaks, deep valleys, glaciers, and surrounding vistas. Although each trek shows the best views here is the list of trek whose scene steals the heart of trekkers throughout the trek.

1)  Everest Base Camp Trek 

Everest Base Camp Trek is a classic trek known for being the highest base camp in the world standing at an altitude of 5,364m in the south and 5,5150m in the north. The trek to Everest base camp is considered a moderate trek primarily due to altitude sickness and rugged terrain which can be challenging to beginners. However, the majestic view of the Himalayas during the trek hits differently and makes your mind ease and the journey rewarding.

As you embark on the Everest base camp trek, you will be treated to the panorama of majestic snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and lush rhododendron forests painting the hills with the colors red, pink, and white during the spring season. As you ascend higher, the landscapes transform into the alpine meadow, with the view of the mighty peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Passing through the remote mountain valley and the glacial valley you’ll see the raw beauty of nature. The glacial lakes shimmering into the sunlight, the rugged terrain dotted with the flyers of prayers fluttering in the mountain breeze.

Approaching to the Everest Base Camp the landscapes becomes more dramatic with the towering ice cliffs, glacial moraines, High Altitude desert, Glacial Lakes and Streams, Rocky Moraine Fields etc. Trekking to Everest Base Camp means each steps brings the sense of both challenging and the awe,as you navigate towards your ultimate goal of reaching the iconic base camp.Here are the list of Different attraction in Everest Base Camp.

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Amazing Mount Everest view in close distance.

Different attraction in Everest Base Camp

  • Mt.Everest
  • Kala Patthar Viewpoint
  • Sagarmatha National Park
  • Namche Bazaar
  • Tengboche Monastery
  • The world’ highest Base Camp

2)  Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu circuit trek  is unique as well as less crowded trek which showcases the stunning landscapes, diverse culture and challenging terrain. The Manaslu Circuit trek is locate sin the Gorkha district in the northern part of Nepal. The trek encircles the Mt. Manaslu, the eight highest peak in the world. The trek to Manaslu is quite challenging then Annapurna circuit and Everest region trek as the trek is quite longer and the terrain is not well-marked so, it’s difficult to do the independently and also involves crossing high mountain passes, including the challenging Larkya La Pass at an elevation of 5,100m(16,700 ft).

Trek to Manaslu Circuit means the beauty unfolds at every steps along the trails whether it’s the towering peaks or the lush forest with rhododendron and pine. As you continue the trek you will witness the mesmerizing waterfalls cascades down rocky cliffs, their melodious symphony echoing through the valley. Then the trails leads you through the terraced fields carved into mountain sides, where you will see the local farmers cultivating their fields.
As you reach near the Manaslu base camp you will see the himalayan peaks dominating the skyline with Manaslu, the eight highest mountains in the world, Ganesh Himal, Himlung Himal and the dramatic ridges of the Larkya Massif.

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Attraction Places of Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • Larke La Pass alt.5130m
  • Tsum Valley
  • Samagaun
  • Pungyen Monatery
  • Manaslu Conservation Area
  • Birendra Tal
  • Manaslu Base Camp

3) Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is a hidden gem nestled in the Annapurna region of Nepal, offering the trekkers a unique and less-traveled route to explore. This moderately challenging trek takes you through stunning landscapes including lush forests, charming villages,and rugged mountain terrain. The main highlight of the trek is that the trek takes you to the Mardi Himal Base camp, where trekkers will be rewarded with the stunning views of snow-capped mountain like Machhapuchhre(Fishtail),Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

As you are a trekker, you can expect a variety of landscapes, from terraced fields to dense forests, as you ascend through the different route keep an eye on diverse flora and fauna including colorful rhododendrons blooms in spring season.
As you climb higher on the trail, you’ll walk through beautiful grassy fields where yaks and sheep graze peacefully. These quite meadows give you amazing views of the mountains around you and are great place to relax. You’ll also have to go over tall hills, like Low Camp, High Camp and Mardi Himal Base Camp.

From the top of these hills, you’ll see stunning views of Annapurna mountains and valley from the below. One of the highlights of the trek is witnessing sunrise ans sunset from vantage points like Pothana, Low Camp and High Camp. The changing hues of the sky and the golden glow on the snow-capped peaks creates the unforgettable moments for the trekkers.

A paradise view from mardi himal trek
Along the way to Mardihimal trek

Attraction Places of Mardi Himal Trek

  • Dhampus.
  • Pothana
  • Deurali
  • Forest Camp
  • Low Camp
  • Badal Danda
  • High Camp

4)  Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)trek is a classical Himalayan adventure which takes trekkers to the heart of Annapurna massif, offering the jaw-dropping views of diverse landscapes. The Annapurna Base Camp is situated at ana altitude of about 4,130m(13,550 ft) and is surrounded by the towering snow- peaks including Annapurna I(8,091m) and Machhapuchhre(6,993m).

The trek to Annapurna Base Camp typically begins from Nayapul, which is a small town near pokhara through the terraced fields eventually leading to Ghandruk a village which is rich in culture and showcases the panoramic mountain backdrop as trek the trial descends into a lush forest of bamboo,rhododendron and oak trees. Along the way you’ll pass by waterfalls and streams with the glimpses of the mountains.

As you approach to Machhapuchhre Base Camp, the landscapes opens-up, offering the stunning view of Modi Khola valley the trail goes through glacial moraines with the majestic Machhapuchhre becoming visible from the distance. As you reach to Annapurna Base camp you will be rewarded with the unforgettable views of snow capped mountain including: Annapurna I(8,091m/26,545ft), Machhapuchhre(6,993m/22,943ft), Annapurna South(7,219m/23,684ft), Hiunchuli(6,441m/21,132ft), Gangapurna(7,455m/24,457ft), Annapurna III(7,555M/24,787FT) and different other peaks .

The ABC trek takes you through a diverse range of Landscapes from terraced field and subtropical forests to alpine meadows and glacial valley. Each day of trek brings out the new scenery and terrain. The Annapurna region is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna.While trekking you may encounter different species of birds including cHimalayan Monal and Pheasants,wildlife like Langur monkey, deer, snow leopard and many other.

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Attraction places of ABC trek

  • Nayapul
  • Ghandruk Village
  • Chhomrong
  • Machhapuchhre Base Camp(MBC).
  • Deurali
  • Himalayan Hot Spring.
  • Annapurna Base Camp(ABC)
  • Glacial Moraines.

5)  Gokyo Lake Trek 

The Gokyo Lake trek is a remarkable journey through the Everest region of Nepal, located in the Sagarmatha National Park. The trek is named after the series of turquoise-colored glacial lakes known as the Gokyo Lake and these pristine alpine lakes are among the highest freshwater lakes in the world and known for its beauty.

One of the major highlight of this trek is the ascent of Gokyo Ri(5,357m/17,575ft). From the summit of Gokyo Ri, trekkers are rewarded with the panoramic views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and other surrounding peaks. The sunrise view from Gokyo-Ri is particularly beautiful. The trek often includes a crossing of Renjo La Pass(5,360m/17,585 ft), a high mountain pass that offers the stunning view of Everest and the surrounding Himalayas. Gokyo Lake trek takes place within the boundaries of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its diverse flora and fauna. So the trekkers will have the opportunity to encounter wildlife such as musk deer, Himalayan Thar and various bird species.

Along the trekking route, Trekkers will have the opportunity to experience the unique culture and hospitality of Sherpa people, who inhabit the Khumbu region. You’ll see different monasteries, Payers flag adorned with the symbol and prayers.

Attraction places of Gokyo Lake trek

  • Renjo La Pass
  • Gokyo Ri
  • Sagarmatha National Park
  • Gokyo Lakes
  • Ngozumpa Glacier

6)  Everest three high pass

Everest Three high pass Trek  is the challenging trek in the Everest region. On this trek you will travel over three difficult passes which are Kongma la(5,535m), Cho La(5,420m)and Renjo La(5,360m). The trek will reward you with the different hidden beauties of the Everest region .

On the way you will see the different mountains which are over 8000m including: Ama Dablam, Pumori, Cholatse, Khumbutse, Nuptse and Lhotse.While you are in the trek you’ll be rewarded with different breathtaking Himalayan Panoramas. The pathway runs through thick woodlands in the bottom portion, where you can witness the diverse vegetation. You will cross the tree line and reach the alpine regions as you ascend in attitudes. The trails gets rough and snowy. The trek provides numerous vantage points to view Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.

The trek passes through diverse landscapes,including lush rhododendron forest, alpine meadows, rocky, moraines and glacial valley. Along the trek you’ll pass through traditional Sherpa villages like Namche Bazar, Tengboche Monastery.

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Attraction Places of the trek

  • Mountain Everest
  • Gokyo Lakes
  • Renjo La Pass
  • Cho La Pass
  • Kongma La Pass
  • Kala Patthar

7)   Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Ghorepani Poonhill trek  is another classic short and easy trek located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trek can be completed within 5 days, depending upon the route and your pace. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is known for being the kids friendly trek offering the stunning views, diverse landscapes and cultural encounters with local communities. The trek is famous for sunrise view from Poon Hill(3,210m/10,531ft). From the Poonhill you’ll see the stunning view of different mountains including: Dhauligiri(8,167m/26,795ft), AnnapurnaI(8,091m/26,545ft), Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft), Machapuchare(6,993m/22,943ft), Nilgiri(7,061m/23,166 ft), Hiunchuli(6,441m/21,132 ft) and many more.

The trek passes through Lush rhododendron forests, especially vibrant during spring season(March to April). The colorful blossoms of rhododendron add to the beauty of the landscapes, creating picturesque setting for trekkers to enjoy. As you hike through lower elevation, you’ll encounter terraced fields carved into hills by local farmers. These terraces are used for growing different crops. Along the trek, you’ll pass through charming Gurung villages such as Ghorepani, Tadapaniand Ghandruk. You’ll cross several mountain streams and rivers along the trek, with crystal-clear waters flowing from the high himalayas.

Through out the trek each day will showcases the different stunning views of surrounding valley, hillsides and distant mountain ranges. In terms of trail condition of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is generally good and well-maintained, making it accessible to trekkers of various skill levels.

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Attraction Places of the trek

  • Poonhill viewpoint
  • Ghorepani Village
  • Natural Hot Spring
  • Terraced fields and waterfalls

8)  Annapurna circuit Trek

The Annapurna Circuit Trek  is a classical trekking route located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and challenging trek. Annapurna Circuit trek is a long distance trek which is voted as the best long-distance trek in the world. The trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna Massif. The trek reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass (5416m/17769ft). Trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, so that way the daily altitude gain will be slower and crossing the high Thorong La pass will be quite easier and safer.

During the trek trekkers will see the different mountain ranges at close distance and they are Annapurna Massif(Annapurna I,IV) Dhauligiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak and Paungda Danda. The trail passes along the paddy fields and into Subtropical forest, past different waterfalls, big cliffs and through different charming villages. Along the way, there are several natural hot spring where trekkers can relax their tired muscles after a long day of hiking . The most famous hot springs are located in Tatopani.

A couple from Germany on the way to Thorongla pass alt.5416m.

Attraction places of the trek:

  • Thorong La Pass
  • Manang
  • Muktinath
  • Jomsom
  • Tatopani
  • Thorong Phedi
  • Ghorepani
  • Pokhara
  • Nayapul

 

9) Kanchenjunga circuit Trek.

Kanchenjunga circuit Trek is a challenging and breathtaking trekking route that encircles the majestic Kanchenjunga, The highest mountain in the world. It is located in the eastern part of Nepal and is paradise for trekkers and adventure seekers. The highest point of the trek is the Pangpema Base Camp, situated at an altitude of around 5,140m(16,864ft), resulting proper acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness and other related health issues.

Kanchenjunga region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Trekkers can witness a variety of flora and fauna, including rhododendron forests, aline flowers and rare himalayan wildlife such as snow leopards, red panda and musk deer. As trekkers ascend higher into mountain, you’ll come across beautiful grassy fields where yaks graze, colorful wildflowers bloom and crystal-clear streams flow. These peaceful meadows are perfect spots to take break and enjoy scenery. During the trek, you’ll walk through valley carved by ancient glaciers. These valleys are filled with huge mounds of rocks.

The kanchenjunga Circuit Trek involves crossing several high mountain passes, including the challenging Sele La Pass(4,290m)and Sinelapche La Pass(4,646m). From these vantage points,trekkers are rewarded with panoramic views of surrounding Himalayan peaks and valley. The trek offers unparalleled views of Kanchenjunga Massif, which includes four of the world’s tallest peaks: Kanchenjunga Main(8,586m), Kanchenjunga West(8,505m), Kanchenjunga Central(8,482m) and Kanchenjunga South (8,494m).

Mt. Kanchenjunga alt.8586m

Attraction Places of Kanchenjunga region.

  • Kanchenjunga Base Camp(Pangpema and Oktang).
  • Ghunsa Village
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area.
  • Yalung Glacier.
  • Tiger Hill
  • Kanchenjunga Waterfalls
  • Local Monasteries.

Nepal offers some of the most scenic treks in the world, each with its own unique beauty and charm. From the majestic peaks of Everest to the Annapurna. Whether you’re seeing the highest peaks or walking through peaceful meadows. Nepal’s treks are unforgettable. With colorful flowers,friendly village and incredible views these treks capture the heart of adventures everywhere.

Top 10 Best Peak Climbing In Nepal | Nature Explore Trek.

Top 10 beat peak climbing we chose among the number of popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Nepal is a paradise of the Himalayas. where you can find the joy of adventure trekking and climbing easy to challenging sport. here is the list of top 10 popular peaks in Nepalese Himalaya.

    Top 10 best peak climbing in Nepal

  1. Mera peak (alt. 6461m),(Everest region )
  2. Island peak 9 Alt. 6190m) (Everest region )
  3. Lobuche east peak (alt. 6189m), (Everest region)
  4. Chulu east peak Alt. 6085m), (Annapurna region
  5. Chulu west peak (alt. 6462m), (Annapurna region)
  6. Pisang peak (alt. 6191m), (Annapurna region
  7. Yala peak (alt. 5700m), (Langtang region
  8. Thapa peak (alt. 6115m), (Annapurna & Dhaulagiri region.)
  9. Ama Dablam (Alt. 6893m),(Everest region)
  10. Pachermo peak (Alt.6273m) , (Rowling region)

 

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on the top of Mera peak alt. 6461m

(1) Mare Peak climbing in Nepal (6,461m)

Mera peak is one of the most beautiful, famous and highest peaks in the Everest region. Mera Peak is located in the east of Nepal, within the Everest range. Being able to climb this peak is a real opportunity to all those adventure and adrenaline lovers- who we must add are physically fit.  When we reach on the top of Mera peak at 6461m, we will have the most incredible views of the world’s 8000 meter Mountains – to include Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu. The panoramic view on offer is a truly unforgettable experience.

Your trip starts with a very short flight from Kathmandu to the Himalayan airport of Lukla. This flight takes around 30 to 35 minutes from Kathmandu.

When we exit Lukla we ascend steadily, trekking through the many and lovely Sherpa villages. Although Mera peak is not so difficult to climb, in comparison to other peaks of this region, means we can ascend slowly without too much technical understanding/experience of climbing. The only qualification you need to ascend Mera peak is your excellent physical fitness and an extrovert sense of adventure. The walk through the virgin forest of the Hinku Valley is incredibly beautiful and provides for one of the best views of Mera peak. The most favourable time to make this is between March to the end of May, and October through to mid-December.

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summit island peak

(2) Island peak climbing in Nepal (alt. 6190m)

Island Peak is definitely every trekker’s dream climb. Technically this is the um or difficult grade that involves 3 days climbing. From the island peak lets you view the top of the world, Mount Everest, as well as the fourth-highest peaks Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Ama – Dablam, Makalu, and many other popular mountains, ranges from a very close range. The route finding on this peak can be tricky. The rock sections are reasonably steep but not so steep or exposed to warrant using a rope. On the glacier, we use ropes to safety negotiate a heavily crevassed section that leads to smoother glacier.

From here we cross a rocky bit, where the glacier meets the rock wall, and climb the steep headwall to the ridge. This is between 55 and65 degrees. Your guides will fix a safety rope and you will ascend using a jumar. The final section along the summit ridge is normally straightforward although in parts there are short steep sections to negotiate. At a convenient small flat area, ost groups stop and say this is the summit. The real summit, five meters higher is eighty meters further and this is where we will finish

(3) Lobuche East Peak Climbing in Nepal 

 

Lobuche east peak climbing
Lobuche east peak climbing

Lobuche East Peak climbing will give you the best view and its good opportunity to trek and climb a wide variety of existing as well as new challenging climbing routes.  When you climb to the southern Base Camp at an altitude of 5500 meters, you will have excellent views of AmaDablam, Tawache peak and many more spectacular mountains.

Climbing to louche peak  Fist we will explore  Kala Pathar (5550M) and Everest Base Camp (5360m) and then we will return back to louche & continue trek to main glaciers descending from Lobuche Base Camp, again another chance to see the wonderful ridge overlooking the Lobuche and Khumbu glacier – the views are amazingly beautiful. Compare to other peaks this peak is quite challenging and steep.  Climb Lobuche peak we need basic technical climbing idea & outdoor fitness, the best time to climbing this peak   April – May and & September – November would be really good weather and warm temperature.

A Climbing pre-course will be held at a base camp organized by our experienced mountain guide. They will ensure that you acquire the necessary basic climbing idea and confidence to achieve your goal. It is not mandatory that you have prior climbing experience; however, good outdoor experience and a sound level of fitness are necessary when joining to climbing this peak. Louche Peak climbing offers a great opportunity for you and it will be always memorable in your lifetime with us in Nepal

(4) Chulu west peak climbing in Nepal.

 

Chulu west peak climbing
Chulu west peak climbing

Chulu west peak is the most spectacular views to be had of the Annapurna region, far and wide. The climbers or mountaineers should have a basic technical understanding “you need to have basic mountaineering skills. The North West Ridge of Chulu west peak is the route taken to the summit. The most favourable season for undertaking this climb is between March and April, and September through to November.

The route to Chulu west peak begins from Kathmandu. We then drive by bus to Besishar  -bulbule approximately 200 km or 7-8hour. Don’t worry, along the way, there are stops for refreshments. From Bulbule the trail begins, gradually ascending through the flowing countryside; Jagat ,  Daparani ,Chame, , Manag ,   Manang valley. Along the way you will passes rice traces, waterfalls, good views of Annapurna ll,  Lamjung himal  and the manslu range . Being ecological and focused on the natural environment of Nepal, you will also have the opportunity to see and meet the different ethnic groups of the Gurung , magar , tamang , Chhetry  communities.

Being able to experience the community’s culture every day is most often reported as a keen favorite of the trip. At Manang Valley we will have an acclimatization day that again offers the opportunity for personal exploration, including the local market. From Manang valley the route heads north to the Chulu West Base camp (4900m.Three daysare is ordinarily the window we allocate for climbing this part of the peak. After reaching the peak, we head back to to Thorong-la at 5416m and follow the trekking routes via Muktinath , Jomsom  and back via Pokharato Katmandu.

 

 (5)   Chulu East Peak Climbing in Nepal

Chulu east peak
Chulu east peak

 

Chulu Far East (6058m.) is an attractive peak that rises west from Kathmandu and north from Pokhara, in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. The peak forms a part of the Annapurna Himalayan range and offers magnificent views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Glacier Dome, Chulu West, Pisang Peak and as well as snow-capped peaks bordering to Tibet.

Among the few Chulus peak Chulu Far East Peak is considered the moderate climbing peak. The Chulu Far East Peak is a perfect opportunity for climber’s great experience for the climbing adventure lovers. Fully equipped and properly acclimatized after several days trekking in Manang valley then we start early and head towards Chulu Far East peak base camp before the summit. at base camp climbing you will teach you basic knowledge for climbing which very helps for you to success for your adventure climbing to Chulu peak.

Following the guidance of our experienced climbing experts, we cross through gradual but steep snow ridges and rocky parts, before finally heading towards the summit of Chulu Far East Peak.

Once at the top we are rewarded with magnificent views of Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Chulu West and several snowcapped peaks bordering Tibet.

We will be spending only a short but high-quality time at the summit, after which we will make our way back down to Base Camp as well as towards to the biggest pass in the world called Thorong- la (5416m.) Our memorable and adventurous Chulu Far East Peak Climbing adventure.

(6) Yala peak climbing in Nepal (alt. 5732m)

 

yala peak climbing
one the way to Yala peak

Yala Peak (Alt 5732m.) is located north of Kathmandu in Langtang national park. Yala peak is easier trekking peak then others peak in Nepal. Climbing to Yala peak (Alt 5732m.) does not require well physical fitness of mountaineering experience. Climbing Yala Peak (5732m) and trekking in Langtang valley is one of the beautiful route less hard more fun and romantic, which is known as cultural and village walk because along the way you will be walking through different villages having Tibetan culture also wildness walking through the jungle and cross the different spices of birds wild animal such as a longer monkey, mask dare.

Climbing to yala peak you don’t need to have vast knowledge but previous outdoor experience and the average level of fitness is always recommended. Yala peaks climb trail begins from sybrubesi after 7 -8 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. you will arrive in sybrubesi then flow the same trekking route of Langtang valley for 4-5 days through the Sherpa villages, forest, you will pass the cattle, hours ,yak ,and beautiful Langtang vallage to Kyanjim Gompa at 3800m. Kyanjim Gompa is situated below Langtang Lirung (7246 m) and we spend two days acclimatizing taking day-hikes and explore more about kynimgumpa, also you can see the famous yak chasse factory in kyanjim.

Climbing Yala Peak and do the Langtang Trek, gives you an opportunity to visit many Buddhist monastery and chorten. We fixed our base camp on at( Alt 4800m.) at base camp our climbing guide will teach you basic skills and give you advice for climbing Yala Peak for the next day. The last 700m is on ice so we will be using crampons, ice axe and rope. When we reach a top Yala summit we can see Shishapangma (8046 m) and the fluted Gangchempo (6388. As well as we can see many other peaks and glacier.

After summiting this peak we will return back to kyanjim Gumpa then flowing days we will descend to sybrubesi where we start our journey to go climb Yala peak then back to Kathmandu by bus or jeep.

(7)  Pisang Peak Climbing in Nepal (alt. 6190m)

pisang peak climbing
Pisang peak climbing

Pisang peak routes begin from Kathmandu drive to Darapani or Chame then following days you will be mainly staying on the right side of the Marsyangdi River until the upper Pisang then a couple of days, you will be sleeping in a tent in base camp & high camp then finally you will be the summit and continue trek to the world most popular adventure long and high pass Thorng -la (alt. 5416m) trek then come back to Pokhara another side of Annapurna mountain and Dhaulagiri ranges.

(8)   Thapa peak (Dampush) climbing in Nepal, ( Alt.6015m)

best view point of nepal
the best viewpoint of Nepal

Thapa peak (Dampush peak climbing alt. 6015m. Standing in between Mt. DHAULAGRI & Annapurna massive Himalayan range in the western part of Nepal and these two big mountains range are spates by a famous kali Gandaki river . while you planning to climb Dhampush peak you will also trek one of the remote trekking routes of Nepal call Dhaulagiri circuit, Dhaulagiri circuit trek is very remote and adventure challenging trekking route in Nepal because of its behind the Himalayas and high adventure route, along the before you climb to Thapa peak (Dhapush ) you will cross challenging passes Thapa pass, french pass, Italian base camp, and Dhaulagiri base camp, these high passes cross also give you good acclimatization for climbing Thapa peak.

Nature explore trek suggest you roughly itinerary for thapa peak climbing drive from Pokhara to Beni – Darbang – Mure – Dovan – Chariban Khola – Italian Base camp – Dhaulagiri base camp, Franch  Phedi – Franch pass and finally you will be entre in the hidden valley, from here few days you will prepare for Thapa peak climbing after the summit and complete your mission continue to trek back to Kalo pani and drive back to Pokhara and Kathmandu.

(9) Ama Dablam climbing in Nepal Alt. 6893m)

Ama Dablam is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Himalayas; it’s located in the Everest region near the Mount Everest range. It’s standing in between Khantega and Thamserku.  Mt ama Dablam is one of the favourite mountains among the most trekkers and climbers who go to the Everest region. Mt. Ama Dablam is more technical and higher peak climbing in Nepal; you need to have physically and mentally strong including climbing knowledge.

Before you make a plan for this summit you should climb another small mountain to collect climbing skills and experience. The normal duration for climbing mount ama Dablam 15 to 20 days, it depends in the weather for the summit pushing day. The best time to climb ama Dablam is spring season mid-April to the first week of June and autumn season Oct Nov end is the best time for summit and enjoying for mastic view of whole Everest mountains view.

Ama Dablam expedition route leads you same route as Everest base camp trek until pangbuche villages then you have to go another side of the river from pangbuche villages and continue trek to Ama Dablam base camp  here  you will be prepared for  Ama Dablam climbing and summit. After complete your mission you shall back to Kathmandu via Lukla by airplane.

(10)  Pachermo peak climbing in Nepal (Alt.6273m)

peak climbing in nepal
peak climbing in nepal

Pachermo peak is located in Rowling region in between thame villages and Tashi lapcha pass. It’s one of the beautiful peaks in this region, also easy and difficult both, technically not difficult but this is quite a remote area so it’s also difficult, from the top you will have a mastic view of whole mountains including Everest region.

Pachermo peak routes lead you same route for Everest base camp trek until Namche Bazzar then you have to go thame villages and fewer days more in camping in base camp, high camp, along you will see so many beautiful mountains view, river, glacier, Sherpa villages, monastery and many more, after summit you will come back to Kathmandu via Lukla to Kathmandu

When is the best time to climbing peak in Nepal

Best time for peak climbing in Nepal, here we have two big seasons, one from mid-march to end May, and another in October to end of the November is the best time for peak climbing in Nepal. In this time the temperature is warm not so windy and most of the day clear weather for a good view from the summit or along the way to the summit in any peaks. So we always suggest you please choose these important dates to complete your dream with success in any region of mountains in Nepal.

What is the peak climbing in Nepal?

Peak climbing in Nepal is very famous in Himalaya for adventure and high mountains lovers from all over the world people. If you been around 5000m higher already and want to go higher then above 6000m. Higher peak climbing gives so many experiences in your lifetime.  you will know how to climb mountains with basic knowledge.

If someone planning for a bigger expedition in future then you can start to collect your carrier from peak climbing. You will also have a very good view of another higher mountains view from a close distance. Once in your lifetime, you will have big and deep experience about climbing to Himalaya, so we always recommend you all please in your lifetime at list once try to climb some famous peak in Nepal with us.

How can I get a permit for peak climbing in Nepal

For the peak climbing in Nepal, you can get a permit through the Gov register agency that operates especially peak climb in Nepal Himalaya. All the Gov register company also need to be a member of Nepal Mountaineering Association (N.M.A) then only can buy permit under Nepal Gov. Rules and regulation.

Food & accommodation during peak climbing in Nepal

Overnight stay:

Generally, you will sleep in the tea house until availability after base camp above 5000m we will provide you quality tent and comfortable mattes for summit pushing.

About Food:

We will provide you food from tea house where you sleep from the same tea house until availability till base camp, you can choose from menu card any food like Nepali, Indian, continental, American and after base camp, we will organize camping kitchen crew and fresh food for base camp and high camp accordingly your plan.

 

Equipment list for peak climbing in Nepal:

  • Ice axe
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Tape sling
  • Screw gate carbines (two luck & two unlock)
  • Plastic mountaineering boots
  • Ascended jumper
  • Helmet

Note: Above given list most of the goods you can also hire them in Kathmandu or near the base camp in the tea house.

About cloth

  • Warm hat most be cover your ear properly
  • Headscarf for protecting dost and cold for mouth &head.
  • Sunglass and sun crime +50 or more
  • Headlight (touch) with extra buttery
  • Two warm short t-shirt
  • Two long warm t-shirt
  • Wind stopper jackets
  • Waterproof jackets
  • One big down jackets
  • Gore tax jackets with headcover hock
  • Warm gloves one pair simple and one  pair good quality for climbing part)
  • One pair hiking trouser
  • One short above knee
  • Water and windproof pants or trouser
  • Pairs of lightweight thermal bottoms
  • One flees or woollen trouser
  • Trekking part walking comfortable shoes
  • One pair Gaiters
  • Pairs of under ware
  • For climbing part 3 pair warm woollen socks & two normal for the trekking part 
  • Sleeping bag (-30 or above for climbing part )
  • Flees inner liner inside the sleeping bag
  • Small size quick-dry towel.
  • One day pack 30 to 35 litre for your personal goods.
  • We provide you duffel bag for carrying all your equipment’s for the trip.
  • If you have your own medicine that you use for a long time then bring with you. For normal basic medicine, we provide you.

 

 

 

Top 6 Popular day hikes in Kathmandu valley I day hike in Kathmandu.

A day hike around Kathmandu, Nepal has a lot of opportunities to gain an experience of hiking and trekking in the hill side of Kathmandu valley for beginners and hiking lovers from around the globe.

These hikes are prepared for especially those who don’t have time to go long treks and are not well fit for altitude and long and adventure trekking in Nepal. Also Kathmandu valley hikes give you a lot of opportunity to explore a magical  view of the big Himalaya in the world  likewise  Mt. Everest range , Mt. Annapurna range , Mt. Manaslu , Ganesh Himal range , Langtang Himal range  , Dorje Lakpa himal , Jugal Himal including 100s of beautiful Himalayan peaks  in distance.

Moreover, you will also see different  Landscapes , Nature , Hills , fascinating  cultural , charming people as well  good experience hike , and basic knowledge about trekking  to mountain  in future , while you hiking through the national park area  in Kathmandu valley  hikes you will also have golden chance to see wildlife , different spices of birds , flora, fauna , we will see beautiful rhododendron flower, it’s our national flower , and  many different types of seasonal flower ,  many more ..

Kathmandu day hikes help you to prepare to go for longer trekking and climbing mountains, it’s also a great place to check your equipment before heading up to trekking in Nepal. However , those people who are travelling   to Nepal for a short time and  still want to see mountains and take a short day hike then there are many choices to go hiking. Here we post some information about top 6 day hikes in Kathmandu.

1.  Kakani to Gurjebhanjyang  hike , (6 to 7 hours) , 10 to 12 km.

A day hike from Kakani to Gurjebhanjayng starts after 2 hours drive from Kathmandu. The altitude of Kakani is 1700m from the sea level,  and it is located in Nuwakot district.  Kakani is located in north of Kathmandu valley, the distance from Kathmandu to Kakani is approximately 23 km and it takes  about 2 hours drive to get there via Trisuli highway.  Kakani hill is very famous for magnificent distance views of Langtang  mountains range, Ganesh Himal, and  even more far distance views of  Annapurna and Manaslu mountains ranges.

Kakani to Gurje bhanjyang hike
(One of the best hikes for good view of mountains in distance near Kathmandu valley)

Moreover, we will cross several old Tamang villages, and their basic lifestyle, vegetable frames, Stupa, temple and monasteries many more.  From Kathmandu hotel jeep will drop us at  Kakani ,  and basically we will start our hike from here ,  from here we will have  great view of Himalayas range  in far distance , then after we will start our hike through the Tamang and Sherpa villages .  We will also visit “Nepal Mountaineering Association – Memorial of mountaineers”, and Thai Airways memorial in memory of the plane which crashed close from Gosainkunda in July 1992. You can pay a visit to this memorial park. There are also mounds from where the view over mountains is fantastic. Enjoy your time here and click many photos of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Gaurishanker.

Before, we enter into the Shivapuri national park jungle there is Army cheek post, here we have to buy national park permits, and then the trail come narrow into the jungle another half hour ascending till second Army cheek post, here we have to cheek permit. From here after 15 minutes’ walk, we will meet two trail one go from north side which call (Himalaya view trail 7, 5km, and another south trail 11km call (Kathmandu view trail)  ,  while we hike through the jungle we will go left north way through the Himalaya trail for enjoy the more mountains view . along the way we will see different species of brides , flora and fauna , wild animal  many more.

after three hours  walk  we will reach in Surya Chaur , which is one of the most beautiful hill for a magnificent view of different ranges of beautiful  mountains , landscape , Hills , Snow-caps , local towns, villages  ,   including Kathmandu valley view. Moreover, Surya Chaur is very popular for picnic sport for locals and many nepali tourist visit here.

Kakani to Gurje bhanjyang hike
after complete day hike in Gurje bhanjyang.

Final, we will descend to Gurjebhanjang   (alt.1800m) , 40 to 45 minutes from Surya Chaur , from Gurjebhanjyang  our jeep will pick us , drive to back to your Hotel. You’re a day hike is end here with great memory of hike around Kathmandu and enjoy to see beautiful mountains view, landscape, local people basic lifestyle many more..

Itinerary:

Morning:   7:30am your guide will meet  at your Hotel .

“  7:30 am  to 8:30 drive to your hiking start place.

8:30 am to 1:30pm hiking time.

1: 30 pm , continue After complete the hike return back to Hotel by drive and your hike end here.

Cost includes/exclude:

  • Drive to Kakani by private Jeep, (2 hours. 24 km.)
  • Pickup by privet jeep from Gurjebhanjyang to Hotel) 1hrs
  • Professional guide
  • National park fee (permit)
  • Necessary all documents

Cost not include

  • Lunch
  • Cold , hot Drinks
  • Hike equipment

2. Shivapuri national park day hike (5 to 7 hours), 15 to 18km.)

Day hike to Shivapuri national park is located  north of Kathmandu valley is great hiking experience  with  amazing view of the Kathmandu valley  behind the your hike and the  beautiful Himalayan ranges view ,  when you reach on the top of  Shivapuri hill  stand Alt. 2565m from sea level and its  second highest hill  surrounded the valley . Shivapuri national park is also most preferred for bird watchers .another highlights of the a day   is you will also cross the Bagdar , the sours of Bagmati river is another attrition during  our hike today.

day hike to shivapuri national park 1
great view of Kathmandu valley.

Day hike to Shivapuri national park starts after a 30 minutes’ drive to Budhanilkantha , budha nilkantha is the popular holy site and lord Bishnu temple , a large statue laying on the water pond. before we start our hike into the national park area we have to buy national park entrance ticket (Rs 1000 for foreigners and Rs 100 for Nepali) here is also Army check post and national park office , after complete all the formalities we basically start our hike from here, most of the time we will ascending through the forest of rhododendron , bamboo, black oke , cherry including many different types of trees , moreover we will also have a great chance to see different spices of birds and animal into the national park. Our first part of the hike to the Nangi gompa takes one hour. Nangi gumpa is the nunnery monastery, and here many young monks study Buddhist culture, & its meditation place, from here we will also have a beautiful view of Kathmandu valley, and hills.

nagarkot hike
one of the best view near from Kathmandu valley

After we take a short rest and take some pictures of Kathmandu valley and hills, we will continue our hike uphill shivapuri hill through the jungle, when we reach on the top of Shivapuri hill we will have a magnificent view of Himalayas of Rolwalining Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal & far distance view of Annapurna and Manaslu as well. After spend some time on this top we will return back to from shortcut way another 2 hours to Budhanilkantha where our car is waiting us to drive back to Hotel and here is you’re a day shivapuri hike end

Shivapuri hike also helps for those people who are going for adventure and long trekking, Climing to Himalaya and   its right spot to check your equipment and short training for heading up to the Himalaya.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HIKE:

  • Hike through the beautiful jungle
  • Watch different species brides, flora fauna, flowers, and tress.
  • Encounter with wild animal
  • Beautiful view of Kathmandu valley & monastery
  • Great mountain view from top of Shivapuri hill
  • Cross several local villages and their lifestyle etc.

Itinerary:

Morning:   7:30am your guide will meet at your Hotel.

“7:30 am to 8:00am drive to your hiking start place.

8:00 am to 2:30pm hiking time.

After complete the hike return back to Hotel by drive and your hike end here.

Cost include / not

  • Drive to Nayayanthan temple by private  Jeep, Car /bus  (30 minutes  – 10 to 12km.)
  • Pickup by privet jeep / car to Hotel) after hike.
  • Professional guide.
  • National park fee (permit)
  • Hiking necessary documents

not include

  • Lunch
  • Cold , hot Drinks
  • Hike equipment.

 

3. NAGARJUNG HILL HIKE: (Jamacho peak hike.) , 3 to 4 hours , 13 to 15km.

Nagarjung hike
(best view of Kathmandu valley and snowcaps in distance from Nagarjung hill)

Nagarjun hill, a day hike situated north west from Thamel , and an elevation (Alt. 2050m from sea level ) it’s a very popular day hike around Kathmandu valley, and the nearest day hiking trail from Kathmandu. It’s 7 to 8 km far from the center of the valley. Nagarjun hill is also part of the Shivapuri national park called nagarjun – Shivapuri national park hill , & it’s the youngest and nearest from the center national park established in 2002 among nine national parks in Nepal.

Nagarjun Hill is also known as a Jamacho peak by local language; it is known for the cave of residence of Nagarjun, a popular Buddhist saint who meditated here for a long time . The hills are famous for Buddhist Gompa , Cave , and scenery of Himalaya . Nagarjun hike’s starting point is Balaju bypass which is 1km far from thamel . Basically it takes 2 to 3 hours going uphill (Alt.2050m), and 1 to 2 hours slowly downhill before we drive back to your Hotel. From top of the hill we will see many snowy mountains such as Annapurna, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal and many more..

Moreover, it’s part of the Shivapuri national park area (159sq) if we are lucky enough we will encounter wild animals like longer monkeys, deer, and different species of birds like pheasants, many more..

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HIKE

  • Magnificent view of Himalayan from top the hill.
  • Visit old monastery and cave.
  • Walk through the jungle
  • Watch wildlife and different spices birds, flora fauna.
  • Great experience of a day hike.

Itinerary:

Morning:   8:30am your guide will meet at your Hotel.

“8:30 am to 9:00am drive to your hiking start place.

9:00 am to 1:00pm hiking time.

After complete the hike return back to Hotel by drive and your hike end here.

Cost includes / not

  • Drive to hike start point  by private Jeep, (2 hours. 24 km.)
  • Pickup by privet jeep / Car / bus  to Hotel) after hike end.
  • Professional guide.
  • National park fee (permit)
  • Hiking necessary documents

Not include

  • Lunch
  • Cold , hot Drinks
  • Hike equipment

 

4. Day hike from  Sundarijal    to Chisapani : (6 to 7 hours.), 18 to 22km.

Sundarijal to Chisapani hike starts after a 40 minutes drive from Thamel, or canter of Kathmandu valley located north east from Thamel. Sundarijal to Chisapani hike is one of the very popular hike offer nice view of Kathmandu valley , local village birds , wildlife , walking through the national park , moreover we will see many hills , Snow-capped , charming people , fascinating culture and landscape , Himalayan view many more ..

sundarijal to Chisapani hike
great experience of hike around Kathmandu and enjoy to watch magnificent view of Himalaya  in a distance.

Sundarijal to Chisapani hike start from sundarijal , beginning of hike we will follow the steep stairs uphill through the sundarijal river and local village about 1 hours to end of the villages , and when we left the village we will enter in shivapuri national park area , here Army camp as well , we will continue hike up to the top of the hill for another 2 hours , and after top we will descent to Chisapani (Alt.2300m) another 40 to 50 minutes , here we can find the guest house and restaurant , we can eat hot lunch and drinks , if the weather stay clear until we reach here we will see many mountains range like Langtang himala , Dorje Lakpa himal , in far distance Annapurna range , Ganesh Himal range , Manaslu range . During the hike into the jungle we will see different spices, birds, trees, Kathmandu valley view and wild animals like deer, monkeys etc.

After spending a good time here we can walk back to Kathmandu 3 to 4 hours the same way, or if you feel enough for walking then we can also come back by drive to Kathmandu from Chisapani.

Some people stay overnight in Chisapani and next morning they enjoy watching the sunrise view from here, and then walk back to Kathmandu the next day. Many trekkers used to go to Chisapani – Nagarkot to stay overnight for a sunrise view from here. If you like you can stay here. Here are a couple of nice tea houses and restaurants to eat.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HIKE.

  • MOUNTAIN VIEW
  • GREAT EXPERIENCE OF HIKE AND WALK THROGUH THE JUNGLE
  • EXPLORE AROUND LOCAL PEOPLE AND THIER BASIC LIFESTYLE.
  • ENCOUNTER WITH WILDLIFE AND DIFFERENT SPCIES BRIDS.

Itinerary:

Morning:   7:30am your guide will meet at your Hotel.

“7:30 am to 8:20am drive to your hiking start place.

9:00 am to 4:00pm hiking time.

After complete the hike return back to Hotel by drive and your hike end here

Cost includes / not  

  • Drive to hike start point by private Jeep, (2 hours. 24 km.)
  • Pickup by privet jeep / car / bus  to Hotel) after hike end.
  • Professional guide.
  • National park fee (permit)
  • Hiking necessary documents

Cost not include

  • Lunch
  • Cold , hot Drinks
  • Hike equipment.

5. Namo buddha Hike: 4- 5 hours , 12 to 15km.

Namobuddha hike    located east from Kathmandu valley. It’s a 30 to 35 km drive from the center of the valley. Namobuddha is a very famous day hike near Kathmandu with a magnificent view of Mount Everest, Dorje Lakpa himal , Langtang himal range including many mountain peaks in the distance.

On this hike we will not only see mountains, we will also visit natural sides including diversified flora, fauna.  You will also walk through the paddy field in Panauti , where you can see many farmer works , you will also cross the suspension bridge , which is the nearest suspension bridge from Kathmandu.    Moreover, Namobuddha hike is also known as a short and adventure a day hike near Kathmandu .It’s also a famous Buddhist holy place.

Namo buddha hike

 

 

one of the best day hike for explore the Buddhist culture and hike around the farm landthere are few popular monasteries called Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, beside the place also exceedingly popular  for its story of Buddha feeding his flesh to the Hungry cub. Therefore, if anyone is looking for a day short hike near Kathmandu with a magnificent view of Himalayan from far distance then this hike would be the best hike for you.  Namo Buddhahike starts after a 30km drive from Kathmandu to Dulikher in the morning,  Dhulikhel is a very famous Newari town  with a magnificent  Himalaya view from trance.  Basically you will start walk from here, until reach to the Namobuddha monastery, it takes 2 to 3 hours and coming back few more hours, we will comeback via Panruti bazaar, here our hike end our car will wait us in panruti Bazaar then we will drive back to Kathmandu.

Highlights of the Hike

  • Walk through the paddy filed and river in Panauti.
  • A magnificent view of Himalayan in far distance including mt. Everest
  • Visit Buddhist Stupa , and Monastery
  • The suspension bridge and walk through the forest.
  • Great experience of a day hike near Kathmandu

Itinerary:

Morning:   7:30am your guide will meet at your Hotel.

“7:30 am to 8:30am drive to your hiking start place.

8:30 am to 2:00pm hiking time.

After complete the hike return back to Hotel by drive and your hike end here.

Cost includes / not

  • Drive to hike start point by private  Jeep, (2 hours. 24 km.)
  • Pickup by privet jeep / car/ bus  to Hotel after hike end.
  • Professional guide.
  • National park fee (permit)
  • Hiking necessary documents

Not include

  • Lunch
  • Cold , hot Drinks
  • Hike equipment.

6. Nagarkot hike , 4 to 5 hours.  14 to 17km.

Nagarkot is one of the famous hiking destinations near Kathmandu valley. It is located east of Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot is famous for its sunrise view of Himalayan in including Mt. Everest ranges in distance. Also Nagarkot is the famous dating place for Nepali young people, they go here to enjoy the mountains and landscapes. So many local tourists visit this place.

nagarkot hill hike
best time to hike for this view in October/ Nov every year.

Nagarkot hike starts after 1hrs drive to Nala , basically we will start walking from here, first we will hike uphill to Nagarkot tower about 2 hours slowly through the local villages , paddy fields. We will see many domestic animals , local people and their basic lifestyle . once we reach on the top hill , here we will see beautiful view of Kathmandu valley , Landscapes , Hills , snow-caps many more , then after we will hike one more hour to reach Nagakot hill, here are many Hotels and restaurants , we can take a hot food and drinks . And drive back to Kathmandu a few more hours

Highlights of Nagarkot hike

  • Mountains view
  • Explore the beauty of nature and culture
  • Amazing Kathmandu valley view.
  • Great hiking experience.

Itinerary:

Morning:   7:30am your guide will meet at your Hotel.

“7:30 am to 8:30am drive to your hiking start place.

8:30 am to 3:00pm hiking time.

After complete the hike return back to Hotel by drive and your hike end here.

Cost includes / not

  • Drive to hike starts point by private Jeep, car, bus .
  • Pickup by privet jeep , car , bus  to Hotel after hike end.
  • Professional guide.
  • National park fee (permit)
  • Hiking necessary documents

Not include

  • Lunch
  • Cold , hot Drinks
  • Hike equipment

Group Joining Trekking in Nepal -2026/2027

What is a group joining trekking in Nepal?

Group join  Trekking in Nepl is one of the most advantageous for solo travelers from around the globe. Are you looking for a group to join Trekking and peak climbing in Nepal?  We have a fixed group joining departure date available for 2026 and 2027 the Annapurna region, Everest base region, and Langtang region in Nepal. most popular group joining trekking and peak climbing routes are the Everest base camp trek, Annapurna base camp trek, Langtang Valley trek, Manaslu circuit trek, Annapurna circuit trek, and  Mera peak climb, Island peak climb, Lobuche east peak climbs many more trekking and peak climbing route are organizing by Nature Explore Trek in Nepal every trekking and climbing season.

For the single  traveler who is looking for a group to join Trek, and Climb in Nepal it is an advantageous time for everyone. And I would also say confidently to anyone who looking for a group to join the trek it’s a great chance to meet with other country people from around the globe and share your culture, nature, landscapes, and past travel experiences with other people. While you walking you won’t feel bored when you are with other trekkers along the trail. Group trekking and climbing will be cheaper than in privet treks or climbing in Nepal; because you will share all expenses of the whole trek likely Food, Accommodation, transportation, guide, and supporting staff. So group joining trekking in Nepal is a most inflecting trip in Nepal.

Group joining trekking in nepal
Group of trekkers are  enjoying the view of mountain druring the eturns from Manaslu circuit trek.

So if anyone looking for a Group joining trekking and peak climbing in Nepal do not hesitate to ask Nature Explore Trek, according to your timetable and which routes you want to go trek we will arrange other trekkers and suitable programs at a reliable cost for you. We have been organizing such a trip since we establish our company Nature Explore Trek. We have a better idea; service and experience in how to arrange group joining trekking in Nepal than other agencies. We are more engaged in many social sites so we will feel easier to find people for the same date or week.

Group joining trekking in Nepal is safer and security during the trek in the mountains, if you are alone in the mountains it could be happen anything’s, likely lost the trail, avalanches, rockfall from the mountain, much more accidents could happen, but you are with the guide and other groups then it will be safer and enjoyable in mountains, so group joining trekking into the Himalaya is the beneficiary of a lot for all signal travels from around the globe.

Moreover, if anyone looking for a group joins trekking and peak climbing in Nepal, then write us a message anytime we are happy to be your help you.  I would also say if anyone looking for a female guide the Annapurna circuit, Everest base camp trek, Langtang valley trek, and Manaslu circuit, we arrange for you.


Group joining Trekking Packages / Routes in Nepal for 2026 and 2027

group joining trekking in nepal

Gokyo ri viewpoint.(5361m)

(1)  Everest base camp trek : 12 , 13 Days.  Click here for details.

(2)  Everest view trek : 7 N,  8 Days

(3) Annapurna Basecamp Trek :  8 N, 9 Days.

(4) Annapurna Circuit Trek :      11 N,  12 Days 

(5) Ghorepani Poonhill  Trek  :   4 N 5 Days .

(6)  Mardi Himal Trek :     5 N 6 days.

(7) Manaslu Circuit Trek :     12 N 13 Days

(8) Langtang valley trek :   6 N/  7 Days

(9) Gokyo Lake Trek –  10 N/ 11 Days

(10) Everest Three high Passes Trek:  16N/ 17 Days.

(11) Gosaikunda Lake Trek :    5N/ 6 Days

(12) Helambu Circuit Trek:    4N/ 5 Days.


 

(1) Everest base camp group joining Trek: 12 nights 13 days.

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Everest base camp trekking is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal,  number of adventure lovers  made a long dream of be at the in EBC base camp in their lifetime. Everest base camp trek is more popular as well as everey single adventure moutnains and hikes lovers  have a dream to reach at the worldest highest Mt. Everest base camp  (alt..5364m) therefore, you will have a higher chances to find a potentional travelers those who looking for group join trekking to Everest base camp trek. So it will be easier for you  to find other people than other trekking routes in Nepal.  Alt. 5364m Everest base camp calling every year thousands of people from around the world. doing the everest base camp trekking  the best season are  autumn,  September -October , November , December , and spring season – March, April and May is the best time as the weather  is perfect and clear   skies as well  temperature  stay suitable which make easier and comfortable for hike. it is very importaint  to choose a right time to go  to Everest base camp.  best season (time) offers the best views and wrong season gives not clear views of Mt. Everest.

Routes Starts – 12 nights 13 days Everest base camp trekking begins after 30 minutes a scenic flight from Kathmandu (Alt 1300m) to Lukla at 2870m.) here we meet our supporting team and  basically, you shall start the walk from Lukla bazzar. Generally, per day you will walk 5 to 6 hours, and gradual climb  400m to 500m, (promptly 7 to 8km)  until the Base camp and return  easier descends all the way back to  Lukla. During the everest base camp trek you spend  overnight at local Teahouses , local lodges, and food you is provides at the same teahouse where we stay. generally every teahouse have  basic restaurants  during the trek.

Advantage of  group join trek to Everest base camp: 

  1. Lower cost, as you will share the guide, porter and transportation cost with other travel partners. 
  2. Meet the new people and share the experience. 
  3. Feels safer and safety in group
  4. Motivate and encourage when needs like you tired. 
  5. Fixed plan, guaranteed departure for the trip and fewer chances to cancel the trip. 
  6. Always helpful and faster to back up in a safe place in emergency times in case it happens. 
  7. No confusion about about the route, taking a photographer together, sharing theculture ,  experience and making a lifetime experience. 
  8. Pre-booking accommodation on the trek  in a group is easier and faster than for solo travelers.

A disadvantage of joining a group trekking to Everst base camp :

  1. Higher cost—as a solo traveler, you have to cover the cost of Guide, porter, transportation, accommodation, etc., which is more expensive than in a group. 
  2. Not same fitness  level – some people can be faster and some can be slower, so this can be harder for you to adjust on the trek 
  3. No customized itinerary—as you have chosen to go on the group trek, you can’t customize the itinerary; you have to follow the group and if you want to do any side hikes or take extra rest days along the trek, then you have less opportunity for these options.
  4. You may feel it uncomfortable  to adjust to new travelers like  you have never met before with their habits, culture, and accommodation arrangements. Etc 
  5. Less freedom  – less personalities choices  like choosing foods and group attention are more serious; set dinning hall and you have to be in a group all the time. Less freedom

The estimated everest base camp trek  with a group joins  costs  starts from USD 1350-1450, Solo traveler trek to Everest  base camp starts from USD 1600-1800. The cost also depends on the service that is included and excluded in packages. Basically the cost includes three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and , and dinner). Accommodation ,  Professional guide, Porter , permits, transportation  KTM-Lukla-KTM return airfare, airport pickup and drop-off, all logistics, guide and porter insurance, meals, accommodation  Kathmandu Hotel on arrival and departure as per the itienray etc.. and the cost generally  not includes is travel insurance , trkeking equipments , Bar menu , cold drinks , wifi , laundy ,extra  accommodation  tipping for guide and porter etc. 

 

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It is a  perfect weather to take a perfect picture during  Everest Base Camp trek.

Scenery :  Everest base camp trek,  offers a magnificent mountain view of the whole Everest Region and pristine Sherpa cultures, and  religions, lifestyle. You will see the first view of Mount Everest from Namche. The Everest view Hotel viewpoint is the most popular viewpoint to see big mountains from a close distance. Moreover, visiting monasteries, museums, and Sherpa people villages, fertile lands and domestic animals along the trek adds more excitement during the trek.  you can see the  mountains views includes Mt. Everest, from most of the places along the route, but closer views can be seen from Everest view  hotel, Tenbuche monastery , and Kalapatther viewpoint.  You won’t regret doing this trek, and hundreds percent  you will enjoy the EBC trek, which can be the best trekking experience in your lifetime.  The Everest base camp trek is more moderate in difficulty than other trekking routes; we suggest  you be prepared  both physically and mentally both physically and mentally. recommends preparing for the trek with activities like  hiking , running and  cycling. Yoga and basic physical exercise everyday. This can be make your  successful completed the  Everest basecamp trek. 

 

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Everest view Hotel alt. 3800m from sea level.

(2) Group joining  Everest view Trek: 7 nights 8 days.

Group joining Everest view trek is halfway of Everest base camp trek, that person who doesn’t have enough time to complete Everest base camp trek, but still want to see Mount Everest of panoramic view and Sherpa people culture and their basic lifestyle than this is the trek route is suitable for you. And I would also say we can easily find a group for this trek, those who planning a trek to EBC you can trek with them and after halfway accordingly your timetable you can return back to Kathmandu after enjoying Everest and other mountains view from a close distance.

The group joining the Everest view trek is located  halfway to the Everest base camp trek. The Everest viewpoint trek is suitable for those people who  dosen’t  have enough time to complete the Everest base camp trek but still want to see Mount Everest at a close distance and experience he  Sherpa people culture and their basic lifestyle. Then this is the trek route that is suitable for you.  It is easier to  find a group for this trek, as for those trekkers who  trekking  to EBC you can trek with them and you can return early after reaching the Everest view hotel as per your itinerary plan.

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massive views over the Mt. Everest from Everest view Hotel alt. 3800m

Group joining the Everest view trek is a  popular and easy trip in the Everest region. This is suitable  for those trekkers who are not fit  and not enough time to  complete the Everest base camp trek,  but still try to do half of it to see Mt. Everest with their own eyes and want to  experience the Everest region trek. You won’t miss any highlights of the views of the mountains  in the region. Everest view trek offers the beautiful  panoramic mountain views, including Mount Everest and thousands of mountain peaks. Additionally, we have a great opportunity to  encounter the  wild animals,  and  on this trek we can also see the flora, fauna, and different species of birds in the  Sagarmatha national park. As well, you can also visit old monasteries, museums, and old Sherpa villages where most of the Sherpa climbing guides were born to climb big mountains in the world. The Short Everest view trek is   highly recommended. Best time to go to Everest view trek in the autumn (September, October, November, and december and early January) and the spring season,  (March, April, May and early June). 

 

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American group  ascending up to Annapurna base camp.  stunnig view of Mt. Annapurna South and Himchuli in background from Chhomrong villages (alt 2300m

(3)  Group joining trek to  Annapurna base camp :  8 nights, 9 days 

Group joining trek to  Annapurna base camp, a very popular trek route in the Annapurna region. The Annapurna base camp trek is located beneath the Annapurna Mountains. Popular abc trek is very old and the second most popular trekking route after the Everest base camp trekking in Nepal. If you are looking the similar as you looking for group join trek to  Annapurna base camp trek, it is more   easier to find the others  individual trekkers as  it’s a famous trekking route among every single adventure lover in the world. The annapurna basecamp trek is short and suits trek routes that offer the majestic annapurna mountains views in the distance and mixed culture and ethnic groups and the daily basic lifestyle of local people, which will add more beauty of  an annapurna base camp trek.  Every single season like in autumn and spring, hundreds of trekkers used to do the Annapurna base camp trek. Moreover, the Annapurna base camp trek is more beautiful than other routes here. Panoramic views of the Annapurna mountains, including Mt. Annapurna I (Alt. 8091m), snowcaps, hills, landscapes, waterfalls, hot springs, jungles, beautiful local people’s habitations, fertile paddy lands, and domestic animals always mesmerize you along the trek. 

 The Annapurna base camp trek begins from pokhara after a scenic drive or flight from kathmandu.doing the annapurna base camp trek you can choose two different routes, like via the PoonHill viewpoint (alt. 3210 m). If you are flexible in time, the route takes 8 nights and 9 days,  and if you have limited time and still want to reach an  annapurna base camp alt. 4130m then you can choose the short itinerary via the Jhinu dada which takes about 6 nights and 7 days. The itinerary you can costomize always as per your timetable. 

The Annapurna base camp trek is counted among the medium-hard category of trekking routes in Nepal; as most buddy of trek routes, it lies below the 5000m elevation. And most of the trekking days you spend (hike)  lower sections of the mountains between 1000m – 2500m from sea level, and it is not that high altitude and you don’t feel altitude too,  except for a few days in higher sections of the routes, such as around the annapurna base camp (alt. 4130 m.) 

The best time to go on an annapurna base camp trek is between september to mid december and during the Spring season Mid march to the end of may every year. During these months the weather stays dry, sunny, and blue-skied, with reliable temperatures. Summer and mid-winter are not recommended for doing this trek, as there is not good visibility and unpredictable weather, like snow and avalanches during the winter season snowing, avalanches , and  more rain  in monsoon season. Best time is always as usal Autum and spring season.

Advantage of joining a group trek to Annapurna base camp is you will save on the budget as you share the guide, transportation, Hotel rooms , porters, and you will meet new people and share  the experience along the trek. Always enjoying taking photos and videos, it feels safer than solo trekking. 

A disadvantage of joining the group trek an annapurna base camp is that you can’t customize the itinerary; as you are in a group, you have to follow the group rules.  Share the rooms at teahouse and you have to walk with the group.

We are happy to organize a trek to annapurna base camp whatever you preferred like a group or solo trek. Solo trek cost will be expensive but more comfortable, as you can customize the itinerary, walk in your own pace, enjoy more etc. 

Advantage of joining Annapurna Base camp Trek 

  1. Lower cost, as you share the cost of guide, porter, transportation, accommodation, etc. 
  2. safer; as a group traveling in the mountains in an emergency, it can be helpful to send in a safe place. 
  3. Fixed itinerary and guarantee departure date 
  4. Meet the new people and share culture and experience during the whole trek
  5. Motivate  when we feel tired and hopeless .,
  6. Easier to book the pre-accommodation and arrange the food, especially in the peak season. 
  7.  Sharing photos and videos and taking group pictures makes the trek more fun, etc. 

    A  dis- advatange of joining a group trekking to Annapurna base camp Trek : 

  1. Higher cost, as you have to cover the cost of all basic expenses like guide, porter , transportation, etc.
  2. fixed itienray: in a group, you always have to follow the itinerary; you can’t customize it. 
  3. It is difficult to adjust to new habits, like when you meet new people for the first time. 
  4. culture ,religions accomodation , food choice may difficult 
  5. different fitness levels make a different pace. This may be difficult to wait or follow the group. 
  6. less choice, more attention in the group. so you may feel less personalize 
  7. more rush and tight in group hike rules and regulations. 

if you are a photographer, slow walker, comfortable with the budget, and a first-timer trekking in the high altitude, then we suggest you do the solo trek with guide and porter, which gives you more  comfortable trek and if you are looking more fun, need company, and are looking for budget-friendly trekking to annapurna basecamp  as well as to make more noise along the trail then go in a group.

The estimated Annapurna  camp trek  with a group costs USD 600-800, and the cost of joining a solo traveler trek to annapurna base camp starts from USD 900 – 1050. The cost also depends on the service that is included and excluded in packages. Basically the cost includes three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch , and dinner). Accommodation ,  Professional guide, Porter , Annapurna conservation permits,  Ground transportation , airport pickup and drop-off, all logistics, guide and porter insurance, meals, accommodation (Kathmandu Hotel on arrival and departure as per the itienray etc.. and the cost generally  not included is travel insurance , trekking equipments , Bar menu , cold drinks , wifi , laundry ,extra  accommodation  tipping for guide and porter etc. 

 

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(4) Group joining Annapurna circuit Trekking:  11 nights 12 days.

Group joining the Annapurna Circuit trek as a group is possible for interested  trekkers and those who are looking for  another trekkers to share the guide and share experiences.  One of those: if you are an individual and  looking for joining the Annapurna circuit together, we are very happy to find the other individual trekkers. Message us your time frame and your arrival and departure date as per the timetable, and we will find the other interested  potential travelers. 

Inside the annapurna: a Beautiful Annapurna circuit is one of the classical trekking routes in Nepal.  its  offers anong the trekkers, wonderful mountain views in the distance and several beautiful  Gurung and Sherpa people dailly lifestyle , fascinating culture, religions, and warm hospitality along the trek. crossing a   Waterfalls, several Suspension bridges, Snowcaps, Hills, and local people lifestyle which makes for a more wonderful trekking experience. The Annapurna circuit trek is one of the most beautiful trekking routes, surrounded by the Annapurna mountains from  Annapurna I , II, III and IV and including several beautiful peaks. during this trek, you will see  the two mountains above 8000m higher namely Annapurna I (alt. 8091 m) and Dhaulagiri. (alt. 8167 m)  the highlights of this trek are the Thorong La pass (Alt. 5416 m), from where you can see the strengthened mountain views in the close distance of  the Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri ranges. 

Muktinath Temple is another great site of this trek after Thorong la passes. Muktinath temple  is very popular for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims and always busy and crowded in this area because of the number of pilgrims visiting every day. From Muktinath, you will see a very close view of the Mount Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountain ranges, Ministries, Museums and much more. If you feel tired enough, you can stop walking here, and you can take a jeep or bus drive back to Pokhara.

Since the drive road reach  further  higher sections of the trek, the trek routes. Nowadays you can complete the trek in 10 days for the normal route and if you add a side trip to Tilicho lake than it takes  13 days.  The trek starts from Dharapani (alt. 1900m) after long day drive from kathmandu, and ends in Muktinath (alt. 3800m)  after the Thorong la pass (alt. 5416m) and a drive or flight from jomsom  back to Pokhara—then kathmandu. but. Itinerary is always possible to customize as per your timetable. 

Pros of Group Trekking in Annapurna Circuit

  1. Lower cost:  group joining treks reduce the cost, as you share the guide, porter, and transportation, which makes for a budget-friendly trekking experience. 
  2. Meet the new people who travel from different countries. 
  3. Great for solo travelers who looking for company 
  4. Encouraging, excietments and helps when you need it, like on a long trek 
  5. Feels safer, motivation and fast to help each other if needed en case of emergency situation like get injured, altitude sickness, 

Cons of Group Trekking in Annapurna Circuit

  1. You must follow the group itinerary and pace. You may feel less flexibility. 
  2. No customized itinerary along the trek, as the itinerary is already fixed. If you want to change the itinerary, the whole group has to agree. 
  3. While you hike, you will find the mixed fitness level, as some people may be faster and some may be slower. 
  4. Different cultures, habits, and expectations can create issues for some trekkers. 
  5. Waiting time: if you are in large group, you may have to wait for walk, eating time, etc.

The estimated Annapurna Circuit  trek  with a group costs USD 900 -1050 and the cost of joining a solo traveler trek to annapurna  circuit trek starts from USD 1100 -1300.  The cost also depends on the service that is included and excluded in packages. Basically the cost includes three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch , and dinner). Accommodation ,  Professional guide, Porter , Annapurna conservation permits,  Ground transportation, airport pickup and drop-off, all logistics, guide and porter insurance, meals, accommodation (Kathmandu , pokhara Hotel on arrival and departure as per the itinerary, etc.), and the cost generally  not included is travel insurance, trekking equipments , Bar menu , cold drinks, wifi, laundry ,extra  accommodation  tipping for guide and porter, airfare to KTM-Pokhara- Ktm etc.

 

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(5) Group join Ghorepani poonhill trekking:  4 nights 5 days 

Group joins The Ghorepani Poon Hill budget friendly  trek is a short and sweet trekking trail in the Annapurna region of Nepal. One of you is planning to do trekking in Nepal as a beginner. You are traveling to nepal and are not sure yet which trek suits you. yes this is a perfect trekking route for you.  The highest point of this trek is the Poon Hill viewpoint (Alt. 3210m); from the top of the viewpoint, you can see panoramic views of the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range Mt. fishtail (Machhapuchare)  mountains, including many mountain peaks from a close distance.

4 nights A 5-day short trek give you the  great memories in your lifetime because of  you will cross several villages, paddy lands, and waterfalls and snowcaps and reach the culture and religion of this area along the route. Moreover,  mixed ethnic groups—Gurung, Magar, and Chhetri—have their own basic  lifestyle. Trekking through the beautiful landscapes, Hills, snowscapes, and Mountains, Charming people and their fascinating culture and warm hospitality always offer you a different trekking experience in your lifetime. 

Group joining the budget-friendly ghorepani PoonHill viewpoint  trek starts with the  scenic drive from Pokhara to Hille-Ulleri; basically, you will walk from here, and after two days of walking, you will reach Ghorepani Hill (Alt. 2800m),  following early morning, you will hike to the Poon Hill viewpoint (alt. 3210 m), about one hour up for a sunrise view of the whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Then continue the trek to Tadapani-Ghandruk and back to Pokhara via Nayapool; your trek ends here.  

The estimated cost for this trek starts at USD 450-500 in group and Solo trek not joining a group costs USD 600-700. The cost depends on the service you want to include. Basically, the cost includes – Meals, a Guide, Porter, Transportation, permits, accommodation, etc. 

Joining a group is how you can do this trek at a lower cost and meet the new travelers and share the experience, etc. The disadvantages of joining a group are that you can’t customize the itinerary, you have to tie in the schedule, and you have to follow the group rules. 

 

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(6) Mardi Himal group joining Trek : ( 5 nights 6 days) 

 The Mardi Himal trek group joining  is a newly opened trekking route but immediately became  famous among  all trekkers. The Mardi Himal trekking route is located just opposite the side hills from the Annapurna base camp trek trail and beneath Mount fishtail and Mardi Himal peak. The Mardi Himal base camp trek is famous for a magnificent view of the whole Annapurna mountain range, including Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre). The Mardi Himal viewpoint is the best place to explore from a close distance to all the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.  Alt 4560m Mardi Himal base camp you will reach after a 4-day trek from Pokhara, and the return back will only take two days because descending is easier than ascending.

Mardi Himal, 5 nights The 6-day short trek begins after a drive from Pokhara to Dhampush Phedi. For the first few days, you will walk through the Jungle till the high camp, once you reach the top of the hill or the end of the ascent of this trek, you will be offered the chance to strengthen the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains from a very close distance in sunrise and sunset moments.  from the beginning of this trek to the end of the day, you will see everyday Annapurna mountains as well as local villages, paddy lands, waterfalls, suspension bridges, and fascinating culture and their basic lifestyle. You always suggest that this is the perfect trekking route in Nepal for a short trek in Nepal, and we can easily find other interested trekkers for this trek

(7) Group joining Manaslu Circuit Trekking: 12 nights 13 days.

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Our team reach at top of the Lareke la pass (alt 5130m.) during the Upper Great Himalayan Trail in 2019.

Group joining  Manaslu circuit trekking is located North West of Kathmandu, and laying in the Gorkha district of Nepal as well as a bordering with massive Annapurna mountain ranges and Tibet, China. Mount Manaslu (Alt. 8167m) itself above 8000m highest mountain in the world. Manaslu circuit trekking means walking around mount Manaslu, those who want to see mount Manaslu and many other mountain ranges of this region from a close distance and visit very old Buddhist people habitation, lifestyles, religions, many more. Compare to Annapurna, and Everest region still Manaslu region is not well developed in accommodations, food, and transportation, but still, you can stay overnights at tea houses and lodges and you can eat at restaurants.

Nowadays more people looking for groups for this trek, because of sharing the restricted permits, transport, guide, and expenses during the trek,  join with groups mean you will also reduce the trip cost, because of sharing the cost.

This beautiful trekking starts after a 6 to 7 hours drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola or you can also go more further to Machhi Khola –Khola besi by local jeep. At beginning of this route you will walk through between two big Hills and mainly follow to Budi Gandaki river for several days until the Lho gaon (alt 3300m), you shall see the first view of Mount Manaslu from Lho.  Lho and Sama gaun are the big Buddhist people stalemates of this region, from Sama gaun you can go a day hike to Manaslu base camp or Mahendra Tal both sits are very pretty and remarkable, onwards the main highlights of this trek are Larke pass (alt. 5130m) this pass is a very long pass among many adventure pass in Nepal. From the top of the pass, you can see a wonderful mountain view of Annapurna and Manaslu. Then after mainly you will descending to another side of mount Manaslu and meet the old classical Annapurna circuit trek trail in Dharapni, and you can take a local jeep drive back to Kathmandu where your trek ends.

(8)  Group joining Langtang valley Trek : (7 nights 8 days)

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Langtang valley 7 days 8 nights,  short trekking route located north of Kathmandu valley. Langtang valley is the third most popular trekking route after the Everest and Annapurna regions in Nepal. Langtang valley trek is popular for a panoramic view of the Langtang Himal range and the Ganesh Himal range, including many other mountain peaks, and historic Tibetan Culture, Nature, Wildlife, flora, fauna, different species of birds, and landscapes are the main attractions of this trek. Langtang valley is laid into the Langtang national park area; Langtang national park is one of the most popular national parks in Nepal among the other nine national parks in Nepal. Inside the national park, we can see wild animals like the long-tailed monkey, Leopard, deer, Himalayan back Bear, Rare Red panda, and different types of birds, as well as a beautiful jungle of bamboo, black oak, and pine trees, including the Nepalese national flower tree call rhododendron and many more.

Group joining Langtang valley trekking is more beneficiary in both, Mountain View, and culture tour for trekkers from worldwide, this short and sweet trek start from Sybrubesi after 7 hours bus drive from Kathmandu through the beautiful landscapes. Basically, trekkers start the walk from sybrubesi then after following fewer days, you will trek through the Langtang national park via the Lama Hotel and Langtang Gaun, and then finally you will reach Kyanjing gompa (Alt. 3700 m). It’s the last stop of this trek, and then the next morning you will hike 3-4 hours up to the Kyanjing-ri viewpoint (Alt. 4800), from where you will enjoy the panoramic Langtang valley mountain view, such as one of the adventure passes of this region call Ganjala pass alt.4500m). Gangchempu Himal (alt 6470m), Nayakhang peak (alt. 585m), Yala peak (alt. 7500 m), Tserkore viewpoint (alt. 4900m), and Langtang Lirung glacier from a very close distance. After exploring all these magic beauties of the Langtang valley you will slowly return back to Kathmandu in a few days, descending the same way as you went up before till Sybrubesi or Dunche, and then after a bus or jeep drive back to Kathmandu.

Option: if you have more days left in Nepal and still want to continue trekking, then you can trek to Gasaikunda lake, it’s another 4- to 5 days trek and it’s really worth it to go to Gosaikunda lakes, from where you can see more nice mountain views and the holy lakes of Gosaikunda.

(9)  Group joining Gokyo lake Trekking : (10 nights 11 days )

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Beautiful Gokyo lakes and Mount Cho Oyu, 8000m

Group joining Gokyo Lake is both a cultural and beautiful scenery of the Mount Everest region from a very close distance.  Group joining Gokyo lake trekking route is a branch of the Everest base camp trekking in the Everest region of Nepal. Everest base camp and Gokyo Lake are both very famous trekking routes among several trekking routes in this area. And both trekking routes are connected to each other via Chola pass (alt. 5360m)

Group joining Gokyo lake  trekking begins after a 30 minutes scenic flight from Kathmandu; basically, you shall start the walk from Lukla, where you will meet your supporting staff, and Lukla is the main gateway of the Mount Everest region trekking routes. Beginning of the Gokyo lake trek you won’t feel hard, the route is going smoothly short descending and slowly ascend till the Manjo, at Manjo villages you have to buy a Sagarmatha national park tickets, afterward till the Namche the trail lead you more ascending through the Dudhkosi river and alpine forest till the Namche.

You will see the first view of Mount Everest from Namche (alt 3400m) after two short days of trekking from Lukla, and generally, most of the trekkers spend two nights in Namche because of high-altitude acclimatization, and it’s compulsory for all trekkers. At the test in Namche, you will hike to Everest view hotel. 3800m) 3 to 4 hours for a panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku from a very close distance, including many beautiful mountains.  Continually you will be trekking to Gokyo Lake via Mongla dada, Dole, and Macchermo, and finally, after 3 more days of treks from Namche, you will reach the beautiful Gokyo lake (alt 4700m), following morning you will hike to the Gokyo-ri viewpoint (alt. 5360 m) for exploring the beauty of the Everest region. from the top of the Gokyo-ri viewpoint, you will see a strong view of the whole Everest region, including the beautiful Gokyo lakes, as well as the big and deep Cho Oyu mountain glaciers from a close distance at sunrise and sunset. And slowly return back to Lukla in a few days, trekking down the same way.

Moreover, along the way, you will cross so many old Sherpa people stalemates, waterfalls, suspension bridges, snowcaps, monasteries, museums a magic landscapes and reach the culture and religions of the Sherpa people from this region. So Gokyo valley is the most beautiful trekking in Nepal.  I would highly recommend it to anyone worldwide.

 

(10) Group joining Three High passes Trekking: 16 nights 17 days

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Everest three high passes trekking route is one of the most adventure and beautiful trekking routes in the Everest region, Nepal. Top three high passes connected each other in one go without stooping through the beautiful landscapes of Mount Everest region, Nepal. These popular three high passes namely called Khongma- la Alt. 5567m, Cho la pass Alt. 5360m, and Renjo la passes 5361m.) if anyone who completes the adventure walk through this high passes trek then we would proudly say that you have covered the most highlights and beautiful mountains viewpoints of mount Everest region for exploring from a close distance the beauty of Everest region mountains and Sherpa people habitation and their culture and religions.

Group joining three high passes trekking is more difficult compare with Everest base camp trek and Gokyo lake in this valley, but you shall be enjoying and explore the more nice parts of the view and landscapes of the mountains. If anyone planning for this trip you should be well prepared in your physical fitness, and mentally as well, minimum we request you 4 months of physical fitness before your adventure trip start likely running, hiking, cycling, etc could help you to complete this type of adventure walking routes in Nepal.

Three high passes trekking route offer a magnificent mountains view from different angels including magic Sherpa lands from this region. From each three high passes top, you will see the best view of the whole Everest region including many other popular mountain peaks. the itinerary is the same as Everest base camp trek until the Dinbuche if you start crossing high passes via Khongma la pass, but if you go via Renjo la pass as a first pass then you will go via Thame –Lungden before cross 1st pass Renjo la (alt. 5360m), however, both routes are beautiful and you won’t miss any view, it’s same days trek, the same amount of walk each day and the same view, but the many our clients use to say first start via Khongma la pass is easier and comfortable to complete these passes in one go. So we would highly suggest anyone who is looking for these types of adventure trekking partners for safe and safety during this trek we can look for some more people and make a group on the same date or same week.

(11) Group joining Gosaikunda lake Trek:  5 nights 6 days 

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mount Langtang lirung, mount Ganesh Himal, Mount Annapurna ranges and in far distance mount Manaslu ranges view from Laurebinae pass.

Gosaikunda is a holy lake and a spiritual place in the Langtang region of Nepal. Both Hindus and Buddhist people use to visit every year. Naturally and culturally beautiful Gosaikinda Lake located in the north of Kathmandu valley and lays’ in Langtang national park, this beautiful landscapes of Nepal not only offered spiritual journey here, but you can also explore the glory of Himalayas from a very close distance such as Langtang Himal ranges, Ganesh Himal range, and continually Mount Annapurna mountains ranges, Mount Manaslu ranges many more from Laurebinahie pass (alt. 4600m), Once you reach in Gosaikunda lake Alt. 4300m) you shall see beautiful holy Gosaikunda lake and you can visit around the lake and touch the fresh water from lakes, as well as you can also hike up to 200 to 300m up for more mountains view and landscapes of Langtang valley region.

Historically, Gosaikunda lake was crate by God Shiva, when he went to into the Himalaya for permanent resident for his whole life, along the way he felt thirsty and wants drink water, but there was no water so he planned to digging the water by his weapon (Trident) in the mountains and immediately the water was coming out and he drunk, then after he left the place the water was come continually and made itself the beautiful holy Lake now.

(12) Group joining Helambu Circuit Trek: 4 nights 5 days

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Group joining the Helambu valley is a very popular trekking route in Nepal. Helambu circuit trek is located northeast from Kathmandu, this short and sweet trek is popular for panoramic mountains views, such as Mount Everest region, Mount Dorje lakpa,  mount Langtang Himal mountains range and further snowcaps, Hills, fascinating culture, glamorous people, waterfall, farmlands, wildlife, and domestic animals,  as well as a beautiful landscapes many more.

Anyone, if you are beginners for trekking in Nepal and looking for short and easy trekking here then the Helambu circuit trekking route would be the best choice for you. This short trekking route will provide you a lot of trekking and hiking experience in Nepal, Helambu valley is not far distant from the capital, Kathmandu Nepal.  Helambu circuit trekking route begins from Sundarijal after one hour drive from Kathmandu, into the Shivapuri national park, onwards you shall be trekking through  Chisapani  – Kutumsang – Mangin Goth  -Thadepati – Melamchi gaun – Tarkegang and trek back to Melemche pool where your short trek ends here.

Moreover, Chisapani Alt.2100m) , Thadapati (alt. 3700m) would be the best viewpoint on to explore the Mount Everest region in the far distance, Mount Dorje Lakpa,  mount Langtang Himal mountains, and Melamchi gaun and Tarke Ghayng are the old Tibetan villages, where you can see 600 to 700 old monasteries and caves as well as we can also see the traditional villages and their basic daily lifestyle. Helambu circuit trekking route is both cultural and natural beauty, so I would highly recommend this trekking route in Nepal.

Final Say: 

If you are joining trekking and peak climbing in Nepal  then We Nature Explore trek  team are  there for you. We are  expert in managing  your trekking, finding your climbing mates, and joining group trekking and peak climbing. Groups joining the trek are  beneficiaries for single travelers, especially those looking to  cut the high cost and share all expenses includes  Accommodation, Transportation, guides, Supporting staff, and restricted area permits with other trekkers. And the plus point is that you can make a friend who has the same interest and share some experience while trekking, which will  eventually contribute to the memorable experience. We are very professional at managing easy to hard trekking and climbing in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.

We, the Nature Explore Trekking team, are the best local experts as a local trekking and climbing agency in Nepal, we have organized all types of outdoor and indoor activities since 2015. We have a great team who work with us full time and they are native to the mountain region of Nepal. Our guides know how to take care of and support our clients in mountains. Our main focus is your safety and security in the mountains; whatever we talk about here are the same things we deliver in the mountains too. So if you are planning for trekking to the Kanchenjunga or Everest region, the Annapurna region, the Langtang region, the Manaslu circuit trek, or peak climbing in Nepal, then Contact us anytime; we are happy to be your help in Nepal as a local guide always.

Photography tour in Nepal | Photography treks in Nepal.

After COVID -19  control, are you looking for shooting the best photographs in Nepal?  Nepal is a unique destination for a photographer in the world.  Nepal has offered golden chances to shoot a millions photograph of mountains ranges, hundreds of years old Culture,  beautiful Nature,  diversity landscapes, snowcaps, Hills, Sunrise and Sunset, and historic Temples, Monasteries, Chhorten, local people lifestyle, and their religions are the main attractive view for shoot best photograph in Nepal.

 Nagarkot Hill hike from Kathmandu
(On the hillside of Kathmandu valley before reach in Nagarkot hill. this is in the autumn season.)
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(Everest base camp trek, near the Pangbuche villages, in-front is a  beautiful mountain view of Mt. Ama Dablam. alt 6893m.)

Nepal is not only popular for Trekking, Tour, and Climbing,  here is another popular activity also possible shoot the best photographing in Nepal,  so numbers of tourists visit every for shooting nice photos and videos of the Himalayas ’ ranges, different cultures, nature, and landscapes from close distance with their professional camera from all around the world.

A magnificent mountain ranges, snowcaps, hills, waterfalls, rivers, beautiful landscapes, fascinating culture, and glamour people and their lifestyle is the main attraction part for taking a nice photo while you are here for the best photograph shoot.

Tilicho lake in an Annapurna region
Beautiful Tilicho  Lake an  Annapurna circuit trek ( alt. 4900m) which is the world’s highest altitude lake in the world.)

Nepal photograph Trek and  Tour give a lot of opportunities to explore pristine villages and traditional houses of Nepal, mixed culture, Nature, and religions including mountains peaks from a very close distance. In Nepal, we are the one local travel agency who organize photography tour and treks more often. We are not only focusing on adventure treks and climbing, but we also consider giving the best opportunity for all types of outdoor and indoor lovers from around the world accordingly they have won desire on how to make more fun, happiness, and fulfill their dream to make the best photograph in our country.

However, photography trek and the tour are very famous in Nepal, every year numbers of tourist visit for fulfilling their desire to take nice photographs and mountains ranges panoramic videos, during their holiday in Nepal,  you can take great photos of the sunset, sunrise, temples, monasteries, mountains peaks, a lifestyle of Nepali,  fertile lands, local habitations, and a magic landscapes, hills many more…

Furthermore, we have a professional photographer tour and treks guide, who will take you in an amazing place for shoot photos, and we will also suggest you always best place to shoot photos in Nepal likely the Mount Everest region, mount Annapurna mountain region, Manaslu mountain region, mount Langtang mountain region and Kathmandu valley heritage site, Pokhara, Chitwan national park, Lumbini birthplace, Palpa Tansen tour many more…

Here my suggest popular photography tours and trekking routes in Nepal. Where you can fulfill your desire to visit Nepal once in your lifetime.

 

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(1) 3 days Kathmandu valley photograph Tour

Kathmandu valley is the capital of Nepal, and the Kathmandu valley is known as a temple of the city. Here are 7 world heritage sites in one city namely, the Holiest Hindu temple Pasupatinath Temple, Buddhist and Hindus mixed Shoyambhunath temple, hundreds year old  Bhaktapur durbar square,  Patten durbar square, Kathmandu durbar square,  buddies temple, Boudhanath stupa, and Changu Narayan temple.

During 3 days photographer tour in Kathmandu valley, you will have lots of chances for exploring the unique culture and religions. In the sunrise and sunset, both times are perfect for shooting the photos, you will have a photographer guide will brief you all in details following programs and  Three days Kathmandu valley photographer tour gives you much chance to capture a magic photo and video of a famous and holiest Hindus and buddies temples, beautiful monasteries, south Asia biggest  Stupa,  Hills, snowcaps many more ..!

Some temples and monasteries are not allowed to take photos or videos inside in Kathmandu so you have to ask the local or your guide before you make a photographer or video.

Kathmandu valley photographer tour is a very famous tour in Nepal. The best time to visit for the best photographer is from mid-October to the end of December and another season spring marches to the end of May is a good time.

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Patan-durbar-square, Kathmandu Nepal.

(2)   Nagarkot & Chisapani Sunrise photographer Tour.

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(Along the way to Nagarkot hill from Kathmandu.)Nagarkot & Chisapani sunrise view is located east from Kathmandu valley, and three hours drive from central of Kathmandu valley. Both hills are very popular for a day hike and spend overnight there, there are so many nice hotels, resorts and local lodges are available, following morning you can shoot nice photos in the sunrise.

Nagarkot is a very famous place for photographers, from where you can take amazing photos full of Kathmandu valley, Local traces, and fertile lands; mount mt. Everest mountain ranges, sunrise, and sunset. Nagarkot is another  600m higher than Kathmandu valley, therefore, you have more chance to see big mountain ranges, I would highly recommend for photographer Nagarkot is the best places and viewpoint for shoot the nice photos.

The next day you can hike to Chisapani from Nagarkot by walk or drive. Chisapani is another hill where you can fulfill your desire to take nice mountain photos in sunrise and sunset. Many local photographers also use to go here for shoot nice picture of mountain ranges. Both viewpoints are popular for a few days hike including nice photos shoot at the same time.

Nagarkot and Chisapani 2 nights 3 days hiking offered many big chances to capture beautiful photos and videos during your hike.

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(One of the best mountain view  from Nagarkot hill which is very popular and closes from Kathmandu valley )

(3 )    A day Chandra Giri Hill photographer Tour :

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(One of the closest viewpoint from Kathmandu to watch the big mountain ranges including Kathmandu valley  of Nepal)Chandragiri cable car hill is a newly open viewpoint in Kathmandu valley on the hillside, its located west from central of Kathmandu valley. This is very famous a day photographer tour. Its an hour drive from Kathmandu valley, and you can go to the Chandragiri hilltop by cabal car or hike, both options are possible.

From the top of the hills (Alt. 2000m), you will have a great chance to explore the whole Kathmandu valley and you will see several mountains peaks and in the far distance. From the top of the Chandragiri hill, you can take in one shoot whole Kathmandu valley and  Mountains ranges like Mount Everest ranges, Mount Dorje Lakpa, and Shisapangama, Langtang mountains range many more..!

On the top of the Chandragiri hill, there is nice temples, restaurants, and view tower, fun parks, including several activities like horse riding, jungle walking, and shooting best photos, many more. Chandragiri hill is the best place to shoot nice photos. I would highly recommend going here for the best moments and for the best photographer.

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In the far distance from Chandragiri hill mountains view of Annapurna ranges

 

(4)   Pokhara Sarankot Sunrise photograph Tour.

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One of the best viewpoint to watch Mount Annapurna and Mt. fishtail from Sarakot Pokhara NepalPokhara is another one full drive from Kathmandu(200km), 6 to 7 hours drive, or you can also go by airplane (30 minutes) Pokhara is a second biggest and more famous tourist city in Nepal, it’s beneath of mount Annapurna ranges, and surrounded by beautiful Fewa lake and Sarankot viewpoints.

Pokhara, Sarakot sunrise viewpoint is another popular photographer tour in Nepal, from top of the Sarankot viewpoint you can see the whole Annapurna ranges, mount Fishtail, Mt. Lamjung Himal, Mardi Himal including whole Pokhara city  and fertile lands, local habitation  many more

From the Sarankot viewpoint in the early morning, you can capture the magnificent Annapurna Mountains and Pokhara city in one photograph. Sarankot viewpoint is the most popular viewpoint in Nepal, Numbers of domestic and international tourist and photographer visit here every year in autumn and spring-fall,

Moreover, On the top of Sarankot, here are many nice hotels and guest houses available for spending a night, in the evening you can also shoot some more photos in moonlights .this would be the best and another great chance to captures nice photos of big mountains from close distance from you. I would highly recommend for a photographer please go Sarankot viewpoint for beautiful photographs.

Beside the Sarankot viewpoint, here are fewer other viewpoints are still provided you nice photograph likely Peacepagunda stupa Hill, International mountain museum center, David fall, Fewa lake boating and if you go one hour ahead drive from Pokhara you can reach in the Australian camp, from here you shall see more mountains and landscapes from a close distance. So Pokhara –Sarankot and Australian camp would be the best tour package for shoot professional photographer.

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(5 ) Chitwan wildlife National park photography tour 

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Chitwan is the first national park of Nepal, Chitwan national park was established in 1973. Located in the subtropical in central Taraie of the south of Nepal, Nabalparasi district, and Chitwan national park was awarded of a world heritage site in 1984. And Chitwan national park covers an area 953km (367.41Sq)

If you are looking for a shooting wildlife photograph than Chitwan national park is the perfect place for all wildlife lovers from around the globe.

If you are looking for shooting a wildlife animal photograph then Chitwan is the perfect place, however, this 2 nights 3 days tour packages will provide you a great opportunity to capture popular animals and different spices birds

Chitwan national park is very famous for a rare Tharu culture dance program, go into the jungle by Elephants riding and watch wild rhinos from a close distance, Elephants bathing in the Rapti river, explore the Jungle with a local guide, brides watching, you can also see the Tiger in Chitwan national park, but you have to go by jeep few hours into the national park area.

I would highly recommend for professional photographers please go to Chitwan national park if you are animal lovers and want to shoot the best photos from a close distance of them.


 

Photography Trekking in Nepal:

If you are looking forward trekking the infamous mountain ranges in Nepal and in the main time want to shoot the best mountain photograph in sunrise and sunset moment infamous mountain region here are many options of popular trekking and hiking routes in the Everest region, Annapurna region, and Langtang region, Manaslu region. Here are my best-recommended photography trekking routs by namely.

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(1) Gokyo lake Photography  Trek

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Mount Tawache, chou glacier, and Gokyo lakes shoot in one photo from the top of the Gokyo Ri viewpoint (alt. 5360m)

Gokyo-Ri viewpoint (alt. 5360m) is a very popular mountain viewpoint in the Everest region. 10 nights 11 days treks in Everest region in Gokyo valley offers such a beautiful view of mountains ranges, snowcaps monasteries, museum, local Sherpa people habitation, Gokyo lakes from one to six, moreover wildlife, brides, flora, fauna,  domestic animal, Himalaya yaks, and churi Gai including mount Everest range which is the world highest peak stand in Nepal.

From the top of the Gokyo-Ri viewpoint (alt. 5360m) you take a beautiful photograph of the whole Mount Everest ranges including mount Makalu and Kanchenjunga in the far distance. For the professional photographers from worldwide Gokyo valley and Gokyo, Ri viewpoint is the best viewpoints for the shooting nice mountain picture and nice video clips.

Gokyo lake photograph trekking route is historically and culturally very famous in an Everest region if you are looking for shooting the best photos of mountains ranges, Sherpa culture, and landscapes and popular Himalayan yaks including mount Everest ranges then Gokyo valley and Gokyo Ri viewpoint is the best viewpoint to see at the same time whole Everest mountain ranges and all Gokyo lakes. I would recommend for all photograph lovers from all over the world,  Gokyo Lake Trek is the best place to shoot amazing mountain photos of the Everest region.

gokyo lake photography trek


(2) Everest view photography trek 

Everest view photography trek

Everest viewpoint short and sweet trekking in the Everest region provides you a magnificent mountain view and Sherpa culture and religions from the Khumbu region. if you have a short time in Nepal but still want to see Mount Everest from a close distance than this short 7 days Everest viewpoint trek would be the best choice for you or for your family.

On this short trek you can shoot many nice photographs of mount Everest ranges likely Mount Everest alt.8848m, Mount Lhotse alt. 8516m), Mount Nuptse alt. 7935m, and continue mt. Ama Dablam is known as the world’s most beautiful mountain alt. 6893m, then Mt.Thamserku Himal alt. 6692m Mt.Kongde peak 6160m, including Tenbuche monasteries, popular Sherpa village of this valley such as Khumjung, Phortse, and Pangbuche which are the biggest habitation of Sherpa in this valley.

Moreover, you can visit and shoots the best photos of old monasteries, wildlife, flora and fauna in the Everest national park area, fascinating Sherpa culture, and charming Sherpa people. This short Everest view trek gives you a lot of golden chance to captures so many photographers and vides from the world’s highest mountain region.

So, if you are real photographers want, and want to get both experiences of trekking in the Everest region and the best photoshoots during the trek in a lifetime within a short time then Everest viewpoint treks are the best idea to make a plan for those who have a short holiday in Nepal.

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(3) Three high passes photography trek 

Three high passes photography trek

Sree, standing on the  top of  Renjola pass (alt.5360m) and enjoying with the view of the magnificent mountain of whole Everest region and a beautiful Gokyo lakes

Everest three high passes photography treks are one of the hardest and adventure trekking routes in the Everest region. Three high passes namely call (I) Kongmala pass alt.5380m, (II) Chola pass alt. 5361m, (III) Renjola pass alt. 5365m. this popular high passes trek trail provides the best viewpoint to capture magic photos and videos from a very close distance. If you want o to be close to mountain ranges and hills for shoot clear and crystal picture with 360 degrees from different – different angles than these popular three high pass treks is a better idea to make a plane with your nice camera.

Everest three high pass treks are normally 15 nights 16 days trek for the normal trekkers, but if you are photographers then definitely you need more time than normal trekkers so it might take fewer more days than a normal itinerary of this trek. Choosing this adventure trekking trail in the Everest region for a photoshoot is only suitable and comfortable for adventure people who have already good enough exercise and well know knowledge about adventure treks in Nepal.

Each and every three passes are the best mountain views in the Everest region. From the top of the pass, you can see most of the popular mountain peaks from a close distance of the Everest region. From the top of Kongmal pass alt. ( alt.5580m) provide you a magnificent view of Mt. Ama Dablam, Island peak, mt. Tawache, mt. Tawaache including several popular peaks from a very close distance. When reaching the top of the pass you will have a great chance to capture many beautiful photos from this pass.

Cho la pass alt. (alt5360m) is the second-highest and popular high pass trail in the Everest region, from top of the pass you will many nice mountains view including mount Everest ranges, Ama Dablam, a very close view of Tawache, and Cholache including Gokyo valley,   From the top of the pass, you shall capture many mountains top in one shoot. So this is the best viewpoint for adventure photographers from the world.

Renjo la pass is the last pass or most beautiful high pass in the Everest region. I personally among the three of them Renjo la is the best viewpoint to see the whole Mount Everest region in one go.  From the top of the Renjola la pass, you shall see the best view of Mount Everest and mt.Choyu including beautiful Gokyo lakes and several popular mountain peaks. Once you descend after the pass you will be meet popular Sherpa villages Thame, most of the above 8000m higher mountain climbing Sherpa were born in Thame villages such as Angrit sherpa who climb 10 times without any oxygen use. Another popular Name Apa Sherpa who climb 21 times Everest and many other mountains, so most of the popular world record Sherpa was born in Thame villages, you can have a great chance to meet them and take nice photographs with them.

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Shooting photographs of the Mount Everest region from Gokyo Ri viewpoint

Doing all these three high passes likely   Kongma la, Cho la and Renjo la passes trek mean all most you will covered mount Everest region popular sides and places where need to visit if you want to know more about Mount Everest and other popular mounts peaks of this region. This long and adventure trekking route gives you a big golden chance to shoot the best photos ever you did before in your lifetime. This would be the best experience in your lifetime trekking and shooting nice photos at the same time. So I would highly recommend for professional photographers from the word this is another great sport to shoot the world biggest mounts range photos and video


 

(4) Ghorepani Poonhill  photography Trek 

Ghorepani ponhill viewpoint

 

Ghorepani –Poonhill viewpoint (alt. 3210m) Photography trek is a very famous and short trekking route in the Annapurna region. This short and sweet trekking route offers you a magnificent whole Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri mountains view from Poonhill viewpoint in the sunrise and sunset time. Mount Annapurna I (alt. 8091m.), and Mt. Dhaulagiri (alt 8167m) both mounts are above 8000m higher mountains in the world.

Ghorepani – Poonhill photography trek is one of the viewpoints in mount Annapurna region for shooting nice photos of mount Annapurna, and mount Dhaulagiri. Moreover, you will have also lots of chances to shoot the Hills, traditional villages, local people basic lifestyles, farmlands, domestic animals, wildlife, flowers, and jungles are the most attractive parts of this trek route.

Early in the morning before the sun embark from poonhill viewpoint you will have a great chance to shoot many nice photographs of the whole Annapurna Region Mountains, Hills, and landscapes. This is the highlights day of your photography trek, you will see the most amazing mountains view and capture several mountain peaks in one photograph. So if you are not adventure trekkers and looking for short and easy photography trek an in the Annapurna region with a normal budget than these 4 nights 5 days Ghorepani poonhill trek is suitable for you.

Ghorepani poonhill photography trek


(5) Full Annapurna circuit photography trek :

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Annapurna circuit photography trek is one of the old and popular trekking routes in the mountain Annapurna region. Doing full Annapurna circuit treks mean walk around the mount Annapurna through the high pass called Thorong-la pass alt 5416m).

Annapurna circuit photography trek is a very famous trekking route in Nepal; every season numbers of people trekking in this route fulfill their dream come true of trekking in Nepal is the most popular trekking trail in the world. Annapurna circuit trekking route became several days shorter than before because of car rode is reach close to the mountain. The driving rode is effaced for walking people and most of the trekkers now choose to take a jeep drive up to Chame villages and basically start the walk from here.

Annapurna circuit photography trek route offered such a beautiful viewpoint for shoot nice photos in one photo of  Annapurna mountains summit and enjoying to watch the panoramic view of the whole Annapurna mountains, six to seven hundred years old Buddies culture and religions in Manag valley, you will have still more chance to shoot nice photos of rivers, waterfall, suspensions brides, beautiful  Tilicho lakes, monasteries, temples, snowcaps, local people traditional house, and basic lifestyle, and it’s great to know their mixed culture, and lifestyle in mountain how they spend their basic daily lifestyle are the most attractive for visit and shoot best photos in your camera.

annapurna circuit photography trek

(beginning of the trek, traditional houses, and farmlands an Annapurna regionMoreover, you more amazing photograph shooting sport starting from  Pisang villages, after  Pisang villages you will see more mountains peaks from a close distance of most  Annapurna ranges, and namely Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak, Thorong peak, and Pisang peak including local people habitation and their daily basic lifestyle from this region.

Thorong la pass (alt. 5416m) is the highlights of this trek; this would be the longest day of this trek, minimum it takes 10 to 12 hours trek from Throng la Phedi to another side in the Muktinath area. On this day you have much chance to shoot in your camera many nice photos from the top of the pass. After descending from the top of Thorong la you will have a great chance to capture Muktinath temple and different landscapes.

( 6) Manaslu circuit photography trek 

Manaslu circuit photography trek

Manaslu circuit photography trek is a very popular trekking destination in Nepal. Mount Manaslu is above 8000m (alt. 8167m) higher mountain in the world and the seventh highest mountain in Nepal. This has become more popular after 1992 when the Nepal government allowing to visit foreigners in this area. Manaslu circuit photography trek is located in the west from Kathmandu in the Gorkha district, and the border with Tibet, China. Manaslu circuit photography treks mean you will trek around the mount Manaslu in two weeks time. The trek begins from Gorkha Arughat and the trek ends at Darapani after cross Larke passes alt. 5130m. This is the medium / hard trek route in Nepal.

The Manaslu circuit photography trek route provides you such an amazing photos shoot spot along the trek, from begging of the trek to ends of this trek you shall fully enjoy a lot and you will have many chances to shoot nice photograph from different viewpoints.

Manaslu circuit trek

You will have a great chance to capture the mount Manaslu ranges, mount Himchuli, mount Nike peak including many mountains peaks of this region. From the top of Larke pass (alt. 5130m), you can see and great chance to shoot great photos of Annapurna and Manaslu mountains. Lho gaon, Samagaun, and Sandu are the popular villages in this region, where you can take many nice photos for their basic lifestyle, farmlands, many more.

Manaslu circuit photography trek is one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Nepal, where you can capture thousands of nice photos and video during your trek here if you are looking for shooting the best photos of Mountain and mountain people lifestyle in the same time than Manaslu circuit photography trek would be the best option for photographers.


 

(6) Langtang valley and Gosaikunda lake photography Trek 

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Langtang valley and Gosaikunda Lake is third popular trekking destination after Annapurna and Everest in Nepal. Located north of Kathmandu valley, by driving 7 to 8 hours (147km) to reach in the trekking starting point at Sybrubesi. The Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake lie in Langtang national parks. Langtang national park is a very popular and beautiful national park among nine other national parks in Nepal.

Langtang valley and Gosaikunda Lake provide a beautiful mountain range, landscapes, wildlife, religions, local people habitation, waterfall, rivers including the holy Gosaikunda lakes.

Moreover, you will have a great chance to shoot many nice photographs and scenic videos of this region.  Kyanging RI  (alt. 4800m) higher viewpoint is the most popular spot for shoots nice photos of mountain, glaciers, and lakes many more.! You will also have a great chance to encounter with local people and their daily basic lifestyle, as well you can capture good photos and visit old monasteries and Chhortens.

During the trek you will see many wildlife likely, different types of monkeys, leopard, dare, forest pig and different spices of birds, mixed jungle, flowers and flora, and fauna many more.

Pointing the mountains view in Gosaikunda lake in Langtang.

Gosaikunda lake is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Langtang region

After complete the Langtang valley trek with nice photographs, you will descend to Thul sybrubesi and another long ascend to Gosaikunda lake for shoot nice photos of more panoramic mountains view and beautiful holy Gosaikunda lakes. From Laurebinahie pass (alt. 4600m) you will see a magnificent panoramic view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh  Himal, Annapurna mountain ranges, and Manaslu mountain ranges. So in photograph, you can capture many mountain ranges summit.

Doing photography  Langtang valley and Gosaikunda trek is really worth it,  you will have a great chance to shoot many photos and video of mountains, landscapes, lakes, snowcaps, sunrise and sunset, nature, wildlife many more.


Best Time to visit Nepal for Photography Tour / Trek

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The best time to shoot the best photograph in Nepal is autumn (September, October, and November), and spring season (March, April, and May) is the best season. The weather will be perfect, no rain less chance to be cloudy in mountains. most of the day it will be the sunshine day, while you are in Nepal in this season you will not regard the weather in Nepal.

The temperature will be the comfort and in autumn and spring season weather will be neither cold nor hot in the mountain. You will feel comfortable and warm while you are in Nepal for a photography tour or trek. Autumn and spring are the perfect time for photography trek and tour in Nepal.

If you are looking for only short treks and tours around Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan then winter also a good time, but in winter photography trek in the mountain is not so good idea because of the weather will be not sports and it will be very cold and snowing. So for best photograph view is in autumn and spring is the perfect time for all photographers

Final say:

 

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Nepal photography treks and the tour is a very popular destination in the world. Here you can shoot millions of best photographs and videos of the Himalaya, people, landscapes, Hills, Nature, culture many more. Here are many opportunities to captured many mountain summits in one photograph.

If anyone one looking for a photography tour or trekking in Nepal then please do not hesitate to contact us we are only one company who organize Nepal photography tour and treks from a long time, we take only 4 to 5 people in one group. We assure you what you pay us we will return back you more than this, as much as we can do from our side.

We have a good trainer photographer’s guide who has work professionally for a long time. They work as photography as their profession, our main am is how to satisfy our valuable clients with our safety, security, and service during you’re staying here.  So please do not hesitate to contact us anytime as your friend and family, we are very happy to be your help anytime

 

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Makalu base camp trek – October and November 2025/2026

Makalu Basecamp  trek in  October/November is the best season to trek in Makalu Barun National Park. October and November are the autumn season  in Nepal. After several monsoon months in Nepal,  we have another great fall start with blue sky, sunshine days, less rain, and not so many clouds in the mountains from mid-September till the end of December. Then, most of the trekkers come to the Himalayan country Nepal for Trekking, Climbing, and tour in this preferable weather in autumn. Compared to other trekking areas in Nepal, Makalu-Barun national park was open for trekkers in 1992, and Mount Makalu (alt 8486m) was climbed in 15 May 1955, for the first time by Lionel Terray, and Jean Couzy from France.

While you trek to Makalu base camp, it doesn’t matter late or early, but there is no other place where people can find one of the great adventure experiences of trekking, Climbing including different beauty of natural flora-fauna, cultural, social, massive big Makalu Mountain with many other over 7000m, 6000m. As well as the arum and Barun river is possible to see only at Makalu Barun National Park.

In the Makalu base camp trek, There are not made any decent hotels and guest houses yet. So the tourist have to spend overnight at basic typical homestays. The basic homestays are available in every places to reach Makalu base camp. Many companies and tourists still prefer organizing their won camping to feel more adventurous and provides verities of continental Western food. Which is a little bit more expensive because all camping gear, food, cruise members, need to manage from Kathmandu. Which is not possible to manage locally in Khadbari or Tumblingtar.

But those tourists who also like to feel a bit of Nepali way, sleeping in dometry hall sharing  homestay with families and other trekkers, eat basic Nepali food (Dal Bhat) then, the trek costs bit cheaper. Also, you can just hire guide and porters to do Makalu base camp trek to reduce the cost. The homestays will be available until Makalu base camp, but for those who wants to extend the trek and go further different areas like Sherpani-col, Amphu Laptsa, Mera, or Kanchenjunga they have no other options then just camping.

Makalu base camp trek
A client enjoying taking picture at near Makalu base camp.

 

Makalu base camp, and Sherpini – Col pass trek in details:

In Makalu Barun national park there is an another hardcore adventure trip called Sherpani-col high pass trek and the altitude is over 6000m/19,685ft. Adventure high pass trek is the extremly tough trek in the world. In between Makalu base camp trek and Sherpani-col high pass trek, up to Makalu base camp the itinerary is same but Sherpani-col pass trail split from Makalu base camp and goes further north-west.  But the trek to Makalu base camp return same way back to Tumlingtar. Also, Sherpani-col pass trek, we need to fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (450m/1476ft), it takes  about 55 minute to get there. Tumlingtar will be the lowest altitude for this high adventure trek, eastern Nepal’s, Sankhuwasava district.

You will follow Arun river for a while and take right side up towards Bhotebash via Mane Bhanjyang. When you are in Bhotebash you feel a little bit cooler breeze coming from the hills, after few hours 0f driving in hot temperature. While you reach Chichila from where you can see Makalu mountain range in distance, then again you drive down to Num which is the last point of driving. Tumblingtar to Num the drive will take around 4 to 5 hours.

You should stay in Num for overnight to prepare for walking to Makalu base camp. The basic lodge in Num, at least you can have good sleep and get some common Nepali food as well as some Chinese food. The next destination will be Seduwa which goes steep down again to Arun River and steep up to Seduwa, in 7 to 8 hours of walking you can reach in Seduwa. The tempreture will be very hot so you might be sweating all day. Seduwa to Tashi gaun is easy to walk for a few hours and preparing for some longer walk.

After staying in Tashigaun, the next destination is kongma dada. Which is long climb most of the day and it takes around 8 to 10 hour to reach in Kongma dada throughout forest walking almost all day. This day is good warming up for altitude and a little bit of training for Sherpani-col pass. Kongma-la the next day  small pass which is not that high altitude but ground fugue most of the time and that makes little difficult to climb up and down to Dobato. This is again a long day and  it takes around 9 to 10 hours but  depanding on the weather conditions and walking pace you can reach at Dobato less than 9 hours.

After Dobato, it is just down to Barun river and easy up to Yangri kharka, which is beautiful Makalu valley. Yangri Kharka and Makalu base camp valley is the most beautiful scenery of Makalu range mountain day by day more and more once you reach in Makalu base camp it is just amazing beautiful of world’s top 5th biggest mountain base camp. Explore the barun glacier and rest is needed for the next destination.

Enjoying in a base camp then, you can go towards Swiss camp, walking distance looks not so long but walking into glacier makes it harder but still possible to make it by 4 to 5 hours with enjoying the front view of Makalu mountain.

Swiss camp to High camp is harder to accent up because of rocky hillside walking.  At the elevation of 5600m/18,372ft. called Sherpani-col high camp located in the front for huge Iceland. Preparing for next to Sherpani -col pass, you need to acclimatize here with some basic climbing training and to get used to the altitude. Guide and climbing guide may prepare for the rope to fixed to top off of Sherpani -col to make it easier for the next day to everyone. Early Morning Starts from high camp to sherpani -col top, next is a challenging job. It may take 7 to 8 hours to reach the top.

First 5 to 6 hour you can manage to reach the button of Sherpani-col, every step after high camp Sherpani-col top looks very near but due to crevasses and hard snow makes it harder to keep walking. After struggling some hours with less oxygen to accent to the buttom of Sherpani-col to the top, you have to go through rope to the top for 200m/0.2mile. Climb up is not easy for the porters too with carrying load. For the safety everybody should use the rope. When you are at the top of Sherpani -col at 6190m/20,308ft. you can see west -col and huge snow field of Baruntse camp II in the west and stunning view of mount Makalu.

Sherpini Col pass
Near the top of Sherpini -Col pass

To go to camp site,  it takes time because of  250m/0.2mile. steep rocky down hill part. at this point, everyone need to make a queue and go turn by turn. Normally the guide will make a decision first to cross that part depending on the situation. The clients will go with Sherpa, and the kitchen crew and porters  will go together. For kitchen crews and the porters carrying huge load will  be very tough  to go down, if the bags go wrong direction for few meters then the bag will fall down to deep crevasses which will be very hard to pullback to  the right direction.

So, when we cross the pass one person stays in turning point of ice fall and other person will be at the buttom to collect safely and one person stays on top to manage load to send slowly down walking to Baruntse camp II. This day will be very tough day and it will take many hours.

It is huge ice field end of the other side of field is Baruntse Camp II,  where you spent overnight. Similar strategy like Sherpani- col high camp, here, also climbing guide and other crews will go to prepare for West-col to make sure rope is fixed and for other preparetion. Small accent and long descent for next day you will reach Baruntse.

This place is probably one of the most beautiful places on this whole adventure trip.  Spendig the night at lap of Barunte with seeing massif mountain Makalu, definitely there is no other place to similar like this. You will be  sleeping over 6000m, so,  this can be tired and hard to sleep on this altitude. The next morning, descending down  from west-col is one of the hardest pass in this trip among other passes.

From west –col during descending, lose rock may fall and can hit anybody so, you need to be careful. The descending method will be as same as Sherpani-col, the guide needs to sent  down clients first one by one and then after other crew member and porters load via rope. Even completely reach in the button of west-col still, you need to be careful to falling into the crevasse. The trail shape are always changing due to  heavy avalanche  during heavy snowfall time. after struggling to decent to Baruntse camp I then, you will decent more to Baruntse high camp for overnight stay. This day could be the hardest day for sure.

The next day to Amphu Laptsa high camp, which won’t be any high pass, just trek up to high camp for 5 to 6 hours. One more day at this place is rest to prepare for another high pass Amphu laptsa(5900m.). From high camp to Amphu Laptsa, it takes around 2 to 3-hour maximum to reach on top, near the top again you need to climb with rope but this one is easier and much safe then the last passes of this trip. On the top of Amphu Laptsa, you can again start seeing Everest regions mountain.

The one last difficult descend from the top of Amphu Laptsa to Imza lake. You will descend about 200 to 250 meter steep down towards South and turn  North-West to descend by rope. The descending proccess will be the as same as previous passes. Finally, you will arrive Imza lake and start trek towards Chhukung. After waking for 2 to 3 hours you will arrive in Chhukug. Finally, the hardest part of the trek will be done here and you will continue trek dwon to Lukla for few days.

When you arrive at Lukla, the trek will end here and you can celebrate the trek with all the staff members with great trekking experience with nature explore trek team. Next morning you will take a short flight to Kathmandu from Lukla for 35 minutes.  You will be invited for authentic Nepali meal with cultural dance for dinner.

Makalu Base Camp and Shepini- Col pass Trek Highlights:

  1. A magnificent Makalu, Everest and Kanchenjunga mountains, and many other mountains view from a close distance.
  2. Visit several local villages and their culture, religions and basic daily lifestyle
  3. Stay at homestay with warm hospitality.
  4. Test of delicious organic food and drinks.
  5. A scenic mountain flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu.
  6. Cross Sherpini –Cola pass (alt. 6119m)with few times ascending and descending
  7. Encounter with wild animal and birds domestic in Barun national park
  8. One of the adventure and challenging trekking and climbing experience in life.
  9. From begging to end of the trek is full of joy and excitement.
  10. Unforgettable memories of trekking and climbing in Nepal.
  11. Great chance of Photograph of big mountains from a close distance

Ethnic groups and religions of Makalu base camp and Sherpini –cal pass trek. 

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Makalu Barun national park is also very important for a place for Hindus and Buddhist religious because of starting source of Barun river is Makalu glacier and Barun staring points and down below near Sherson are an equally important place for both religions. So every summertime when there is not so cold and easy to go for all age people.

Specially Hindus visit in the source of Barun river every July with Shaman (jhakri) in a small groups from their own society and cast, such as Limbu, Rai, Chhetri, Tamang and some more cast to fulfill their pray in high altitude religious place.

Overall, other lower populated areas of Makalu region  are similarly celibate many national festivals and their won festival as national calendar and their generation tradition. Higher up sherpa culture have followed same as Buddhist calander.

Starting from 400m (Arun Valley) to 4000m (Yargri kharka valley), there are very large number of flora and funa. Where more than 3200 species of flowering plants and, more than 22 types of rhododendron trees found in this national park.

In this Eastern large national park, more than 70 types of economically valuable medical plants are found such as, Junipers, many types of herbs, and Yarsagumba. Also, around 50 types of orchid’s family plans are available here.

 

 Makalu Barun national park is also rich from fauna as similar to flora. Here more than 320 species of butterflies found, which is possible to see from 400m. of Arun Valley to yangri kharka. In the record of the department of national parks and wildlife conservation in Makalu Barun national park, found more than 450 types of birds and 45 types of reptiles are found which are like turtles, crocodiles, snakes, frog, lizards and many more.

One of the little areas where we can capture in camera snow leopards and red panda is also possible to see at Makalu, as well as other popular wildlife also easily found here like, Indian leopard, clouded leopard, black bear, hanuman languor, Himalayan Thar, Assam macaque, musk dear, Himalayan wolf, leopard cat, jungle cat, golden jackal, barking deer, Asian golden cat, and much other common wildlife can see in Makalu Barun national park so this national park is not only famous for trekking and mountaineering it also can be easily destination for those people who like to see wildlife.

 

 

Makalu base camp and Sherpini-Col pass trek Outline itinerary:

Day 1- arrived in Kathmandu & transfer to your hotel (alt 1300m.)

Overnight at Hotel

Day 2 – Half Day sightseeing and afternoon trek preparation.

Day 3 – Fly to Tumlingtar from ktm, total flight duration is 50 minutes (450m.) and drive to Num (1560m.) 4-5 hours.

Day 4 – Trek to Seduwa (1510m.), 6 -7 HOURS.

Day 5- Trek to Tashi Gaun (2030m.) 4 – hours

Day 6 – Rest day in Tashi Gaun.

Day 7 – Trek to Kongma dada (3700m.) 5 to 6 hours.

Day 8 -Trek to Dobato (alt, 3520m), 6 to 7 hours.

Day 9 – Trek to Yangri kharka (3500m.) ,5 to 6 hours.

Day 10- Trek to Sherson (4040m.) , to 6 hours.

Day 11- Trek to Makalu base camp (5000m.), 4 to 5 hours.

Day 12 – Explore Makalu base camp and acclimatization day.

Day 13 – Trek to Swiss camp (5350m.), 6 to 7 hours.

Day 14 – Trek to Sherpani – Col high camp (5600m.) 5 -6 hours.

Day 15 – Rest and prepare for Sherpani-col pass(this day climbing guide go up to Sherpani- col to fixed the rope to top)and porters take some load to the top as well to make easier next day)

Day 16 – Early morning trek to Sherpani – Col pass (6190m) top last 200 meters by rope and descend 200m by rope to Baruntse camp II, and camp at Baruntse camp ii nearby west- Col,( total time minimum 10 to 12 hours.

Day 17- Climb up to west – Col (6220m) and go down Baruntse camp I by rope approx.300meter for overnight stay.(time 10 to 11 hours)

Day 18 – Trek to Amphu laptsa high camp (alt.5400m.) ,5 to 6 hours.

Day 19- Rest and prepare for Ampuhu laptsa pass.

Day 20-  Early morning trek to Amphulaptsa pass(5900m) 100 meter up by rope and from top 170 meters down by rope and trek to imjase  lake corner camp for overnight

Day 21- Trek to Dingboche (alt.4400m.) 5 hours

Day 23- Trek to Namche Bazar,(alt.3400m.), 6 hours

Day 24- Relaxing day

Day 25- Trek to Lukla , Alt.2800m, 6 hours .

Day 26- Fly back to Kathmandu 35 minutes and your trip ends here.

Day 27- free time in Kathmandu, and evening invited for farewell dinner. 

Day 28 – Departure to your won destination.

 

Makalu base camp and Sherpin Col pass trek and trek equipment list.

Ice axe (it’s not necessary to bring from there, the climbing guide will carry one for the summit day) but if you have your own then you can bring it)

  • Crampons
  • Harness)
  • Tape slings (2)
  • Screw gate karabiners (2 locks, 2 unlock)
  • Descended/eight-figure
  • Plastic mountaineering boots
  • Ascender/Jhumar
  • Helmet

Group Climbing Gears (   it’s not useful for the single climber)

  • Snow bar*
  • Rope*
  • Ice hammer*
  • Ice screw*

Head

  • Bandana or headscarf, also useful for dusty conditions
  • Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body

  • Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
  • Light and expedition weight thermal tops
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
  • Down vest and/or jacket *
  • Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

  • 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves
  • 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
  • 1 pair of mittens; consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched, waterproof, polar-fleece mitt liner

Lower Body

  • Non-cotton underwear briefs
  • 1 pair of hiking shorts
  • 1 pair of hiking trousers
  • 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms
  • 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
  • 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

  • 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
  • 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
  • 1 pair of hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water-resistant, ankle support, “broken-in”)
  • 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
  • Cotton socks
  • Gaiters

Sleeping

  • 1 sleeping bag -30 degree centigrade
  • Fleece sleeping bag liner

Rucksack and Travel Bags

 

  • Daypack/backpack of 35 to 50 liters for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
  • Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
  • We provide you duffle bag for the trip.

Medical (we will also have our first aid kit bag)

  • Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
  • Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
  • 1 skin-blister repair kit
  • Anti-diarrhea pills
  • Anti-headache pills
  • Cough and/or cold medicine
  • Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetazolamide
  • Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Note: Do not bring sleeping pills as they are respiratory depressants!
  • Water purification tablets or the water filter
  • 1 set of earplugs
  • Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items

  • 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
  • 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
  • 1 compass or GPS(optional)
  • 1 alarm clock/watch
  • 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
  • Large Ziplocs
  • 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
  • 1 small folding knife
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

Toiletries

  • 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
  • Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
  • Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
  • Deodorants
  • Nail clippers
  • Face and body moisturizer

 

 

Personal Hygiene

  • Wet wipes
  • Tissue /toilet roll you can buy everywhere on the trip

 

  • Anti-bacterial handwash

Extras/Luxuries

  • Reading book
  • Trail map/guide book (Map we provide you.)
  • Journal and pen

 

  • 1 modest swimsuit

 

  • Voltage converter (from 220 to 110 ampere)

Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs.

 

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one of the highest pass in Everest region

For those who have done already many hiking and trekking from easy to medium, and difficult levels around  5000m higher in Nepal or anywhere in the world, and want to go higher and more adventure trekking in Nepal then, we would highly recommend for Makalu base camp trek, and it’s the perfect trekking and climbing route in Nepal.  Mount Makalu is the fifth highest mountain among 14 peaks above 8000m in the world.

Mount Makalu is very popular and famous for climbing and trekking around, for the first time mount Makalu is climbed by French expeditions group on 15 May 1955 and Makalu base camp trek was open from 1992. Makalu base camp trek is very popular for adventure walk in Himalaya, and a magnificent mount Makalu, Everest range, mount Baruntse view from a close distance including several mountain peaks and visit the rare culture and religions of the region.

Along the way, you shall cross so many different types of’ villages, ethnic groups, religions, and their daily basic lifestyle. A great chance for capture beautiful photos and video of big mountains from a close distance, And crossing Sherpini-Col pass (alt 6219m) including twice ascending and descending by rope is one of the most challenging parts of this trek, anyone going Makalu base camp and Shepini- Col pass you should know basic climbing skills, and these passes are very risky and big trip in the Himalaya.

If you haven’t done any harder trekking before then, do not try to do trek, we highly suggest you all adventures lovers please be well prepared before you planning this type of trek and high passes. This is the trek that gives you hundred percent satisfaction and adventure experience in your lifetime.

Final say:

Makalu base camp and Sherpini –col pass trek is one of the challenging adventure trekking routes in Nepal. You should be well prepared for this type of trek, basically, you should know climbing skills, how to use climbing equipment, and well fit and fine for higher acclimatization, minimum you need to have done other hard treks before you plane for this trek. Minimum time required 4 weeks time to finish the whole trek including Sherpini -col pass to Everest region via Amphu Laptsa pass or if you want to do only Makalu base camp trek then two and half weeks enough.

So, if anyone interest in Makalu base camp and Sharpni- col pass trek, please contact us anytime we are happy to  help yo. We have been organizing these types of adventure trips in Nepal for a long time with 100 percent success with safety and security. We have a good experienced and professional guide and kitchen crew who have been on this trek many times. Recently we organized Upper  GHT trail long trek  (Upper Great Himalaya Trail) starts from Kanchenjunga and ends far west Nepal in Simikot, (total 1800km, days 129).