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November 3, 2026
Status checked 3 November 2026. Conditions are changing quickly, so treat every route line below as dated. Most of Nepal’s main trekking
October 23, 2026
For the Annapurna Base Camp trek you need kit for two climates in one bag: warm, wet, often leechy forest between roughly
A trip to Nepal costs roughly £20–30 a day as a backpacker, £40–75 a day mid-range and £110–225+ a day in comfort,
The best things to do in Nepal are seeing the temples and old royal squares of the Kathmandu Valley, relaxing by the
Most travellers need a visa for Nepal, but almost everyone can get one on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport or at
Kathmandu to Pokhara is about 200 km by road along the Prithvi Highway, which takes 6–8 hours by tourist bus or 5–6
The best Nepal itinerary for 7 days is two or three nights in Kathmandu, then three or four nights in either Pokhara
Choose Annapurna Base Camp if you want a shorter, lower and cheaper trek with varied scenery and no mountain flights. Choose Everest
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is moderate: no climbing skills are needed, but you walk 5–7 hours a day for a week
The best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp is October to mid-November for the clearest views, or March to April for
Most people trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) in 7 to 10 days from Pokhara, or 10 to 14 days door
The Annapurna Base Camp trek typically costs US$400–1,200 (about £300–900) per person from Pokhara for a 7–10 day guided trek, and roughly
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