TRAVEL GUIDE
EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU FLY
The practical side of planning a trek in Nepal, answered before you have to ask.
Permits & Fees
Most treks require a TIMS card plus a regional permit (Sagarmatha, Annapurna Conservation Area, or a restricted-area permit for Dolpa). We arrange all paperwork before you arrive — you just need passport copies and photos.
Best Season
Late September to November and March to May give the clearest skies and stable weather. Winter treks are possible on lower routes; the monsoon (June–August) is best avoided except in the rain-shadow Dolpa region.
Packing List
Layered clothing, a -10°C rated sleeping bag, broken-in boots, trekking poles, a headlamp, and a water purification method. We provide a full checklist once you book, tailored to your specific route and season.
Altitude Sickness
Every itinerary above 3,000m is built with proper acclimatization days. Guides carry a pulse oximeter and are trained to recognize AMS early — ascend slowly, hydrate, and speak up if you feel off.
Food & Accommodation
Teahouse treks mean a hot meal and a bed every night — dal bhat, noodle soups, and hearty breakfasts. On remote routes like Dolpa we carry camping gear and a dedicated kitchen crew.
Getting to Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu is the arrival point for nearly every trek. Visas on arrival are available for most nationalities — we'll send exact requirements after booking.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What permits do I need to trek in Nepal?+
Most treks require a TIMS card plus a regional permit — the Sagarmatha National Park permit for the Khumbu, an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for the Annapurna region, or a restricted-area permit for Dolpa. We arrange all paperwork before you arrive; you just need passport copies and photos.
Do I need a guide to trek in Nepal?+
Yes. Since April 2023, a licensed guide has been compulsory for every foreign trekker in Nepal's mountain regions and national parks, solo or in a group, regardless of trek length or experience level. There's no exemption, even on short, well-marked routes.
When is the best season to trek in Nepal?+
Late September to November and March to May give the clearest skies and most stable weather. Winter treks are possible on lower routes; the monsoon (June–August) is best avoided except in the rain-shadow Dolpa region, which stays dry through summer.
What should I pack for a Nepal trek?+
Layered clothing, a sleeping bag rated to around -10°C, broken-in boots, trekking poles, a headlamp, and a water purification method. We send a full checklist tailored to your specific route and departure month once you book.
How do you manage altitude sickness risk?+
Every itinerary above 3,000m includes dedicated acclimatization days. Our guides carry a pulse oximeter, check oxygen saturation daily on high routes, and are trained to recognize Acute Mountain Sickness early — the rule is to ascend slowly, hydrate, and speak up the moment you feel off.
What's the food and accommodation like on a trek?+
On teahouse treks you get a hot meal and a bed every night — dal bhat, noodle soups, and hearty breakfasts, with wifi and hot showers available on busier routes for a small fee. On remote routes like Dolpa's Phoksundo Lake trek, we carry full camping gear and a dedicated kitchen crew instead.
How do I get to Nepal and do I need a visa?+
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu is the arrival point for nearly every trek. Visas on arrival are available for most nationalities for 15, 30, or 90 days — we'll send exact requirements for your nationality after booking.