Confused about where and which region to trek in Nepal? Rugged Trails Nepal picked the top 10 best treks in Nepal for 2025 and 2026, which are trekkers, and guide's favourite treks. Every day, every week, every month, and every year, Nepal attracts more than a million trekkers and tourists. Everyone should visit the stunning Himalayan nation of Nepal at least once in their lifetime, according to Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, Forbes magazine, and many other travel books and blogs.
People are frequently surprised at how accessible trekking can be in Nepal. The trails offer stunning Himalayan scenery, are well-marked and maintained, and don't require extreme technical climbing. As a result, you don't need to be an experienced hiker or mountaineer to enjoy it. All you need is a good pair of walking boots, plenty of warm clothes, and a sense of adventure. You'll be guided by experienced and dedicated Sherpa trekking guides, who will take care of your needs along the way and help you have an unforgettable experience. You will even make friends for life along the way!
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Top Best Treks In Nepal for 2025 and 2026
Everest Base Camp Trekking
Duration of Trek: 14 to 16 days
Maximum Height: (5,545 M) 18,192 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu, Lukla, Namche
Everest Base Camp Trek Price: From 1255 USD
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: Tea Houses, Lodges, and Hotels.
Best Season: March, April, May, Mid-September, October, and November
Considered to be one of the most breathtaking and magical places on Earth, the Mt. Everest Base Camp trek continues to be a must-see destination for people from all over the world. Rugged Trails Nepal will guide your journey to see Mt. Everest, the highest point on our planet—an experience of a lifetime. Highlights of this trek include the popular Namche Bazaar. Mostly used for altitude acclimatization, this is also a getaway for most of the treks to Base Camp and other mountain expeditions in this area.
Note: The Gokyo Ri or Gokyo Lakes Trek can be the optional trek plan for Everest Base Camp because of the wide Himalayan range view and the Gokyo Lake. The duration of the Gokyo Lakes trek is also similar or can be customized.
The Everest 3 High Pass Trek is one of the most challenging and strenuous treks in the Everest region. During the high passes trek, you will climb some of the highest and most scenic passes in the region, including Renjo La Pass (5338m), Cho La Pass (5368m), and Kongma La Pass (5545m). Other highlights include Gokyo Ri (5357m), Fifth Lake, Kalapattar (5643m), and Everest Base Camp (5500m). Because this trek is strenuous, for your own comfort, you should be physically fit and have previous experience trekking or hiking.
Note: The Gokyo Cho La Pass Everest Base Camp trek can be an optional trip plan if you don't have enough time or want to skip the hardest passes, Renjo La and Kong Ma La.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Duration of Trek: 14 to 21 days
Maximum Height: (5,416 M) 17,769 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu, Beshisahar - Syange
Annapurna Circuit Trek Price: USD 1095 - USD 1355
Difficulty: Moderately difficult
Trek Style: Tea House, Lodge
Best Seasons: Autumn (September to November) Spring (March to May)
Annapurna Circuit Trekking is known as one of the longest Pass trekking trails in the world and offers an incredible experience to hikers. This trek shares all that Nepal has to offer, Many Annapurna circuit treks start from Besisahar, but nowadays, because of the roadways, trekkers drive directly to Chamje or Syange. Heading through the rugged trail, it reaches Manang village. Tibetan Buddhism has a significant influence on it. The climb over Thorong La Pass reaches an elevation of 17,769 feet and is a challenging yet beautiful highlight of the trip. While doing the ACT trek, covering Tilicho Lake is also possible, so for more details about the Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake Trek, follow the link below.
NoteAnnapurna Mini Circuit, or what's called the Annapurna Panoramic trek can be an optional trip plan to skip the roads below Jomsom. Another recently developed Annapurna 7 High Passes Trek can be a great choice for the week-long trek.
Upper Mustang Trekking
Duration of Trek: 14 to 21 days
Maximum Height: (4,015 M) - 13,172 ft
Starting Point: Pokhara, Jomsom - Kagbeni
Upper Mustang Trek Price: starts from USD 1700
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: Tea House, Lodges
Best Seasons: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Trek Permits: Upper Mustang Restricted are trek permits and Annapurna conservation fees.
Without a doubt, the Upper Mustang Trek is among the top trek routes in Nepal. Our country is widely known for high alpine trekking, which is why the Upper Mustang trail is so notable. Yes, you still get views of towering peaks and rugged ridges, but this path gives you much more than that. The ethnic groups and landscape of the Upper Mustang region cannot be found anywhere else. To this day, many locals carry out a traditional way of life, including the way in which they practice Tibetan Buddhism.
Note If you are not interested in trekking, then Mustang can be done with the Jeep Drive within a week. The Upper Mustang Trek Permit is expensive (500 dollars a week), so if you want to see the Lower Mustang, that could be another option.
Manaslu Circuit Trekking
Duration of Trek: 13 to 17 days
Maximum Height: (5,106 M) - 16,752 F
Starting Point: Kathmandu - Sotikhola
Manaslu Circuit Trek Price: starts from 1200 USD
Difficulty: Challenging
Trek Style: tea houses, lodges.
Best Seasons: March, April, May, Mid-September to November.
Manaslu Circuit Trek joins the Annapurna region with the Manaslu region, and you truly get the best of both. Many guides say the trail is comparable to the Annapurna Circuit Trek, but with fewer tourists. The amazing scenery never stops. From the forests teeming with life at the beginning of the trail to the barren, rocky landscape above the clouds, you will constantly be in awe. Free your mind for a bit on the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Your biggest worry will be ‘where is the next best view?’
Note: If you want to add Tsum Valley while doing Manaslu Circuit, that is another option, or you can add Annapurna Circuit together, but it will be a longer trip.
Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking
Duration of Trek: 12 to 16 days
Maximum Height: (5,150 M) - 16,404 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu, Dhunche - SyabruBesi
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Price: starts from 900 USD
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: tea houses, lodges.
Best Seasons: Autumn (October, November) - Spring (March to May)
Trek Permits: Langtang National Park, TIMS card.
Combined with the Langtang Valley Trek, the trek to Langtang Gosaikunda begins in Syabrubesi and heads along the ridge of the Langtang Khola River. Crossing the ethnic villages like Lama Hotel and Chyamki, it enters the Langtang valley, which is described as one of the most beautiful valleys in the world.
Note If you want to skip Gosankunda, then only the Langtang Valley Trek will be another option. Another simple 5-day Gosainkunda Lake trek could be the best option.
Rara Lake Trekking
Duration of Trek: Minimum 6 Days
Maximum Height: (3,500 M) - 11,483 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Jumla
Rara Lake Trek Price: starts from 1330 USD
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: Camping, Tented, Homestay.
Best Seasons: September to November & March to May.
Trek Permits: Rara National Park fees
The Rara Lake, the centrepiece of the Rara National Park, lies at an altitude of 2,990 m (9,810 ft) above sea level and is also an ideal location for bird watchers. Nepal's largest lake, Rara Lake, is 5 km long and 3 km wide, with a maximum depth of 167 km. RARA LAKE IS A SHIMMERING BLUE JEWEL SET IN A RING OF SNOWY PEAKS BILL GREER (GORP FOUNDER)
Note Just to see Rara Lake, you don't need to think about hikes and gear. Simply flying and driving up to Rara is another good option.
Rolwaling Valley Trekking
Duration of Trek: Minimum 12 to 19 DAYS
Maximum Height: (4,180 M) - 13,714 F
Starting Point: Kathmandu, Charikot and Shingati
Rolwaling Trek Price: starts from 800 USD
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: tea houses, lodges, homestays.
Best Seasons: March to May and September to mid-December.
Rolwaling Trekking is the home of Everest Climbers and the off-beaten trails below the Everest region. This region is rich in the oldest monasteries, rivers, waterfalls, glacier lakes, and mountain peaks.
Note A simple Rolwaling non-touristic trek can be a good choice for those who are looking for a short but not a commercial trek. Write to us!
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Duration of Trek: 8 to 15 days
Maximum Height: (4,130 M) - 13,451 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nayapul
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Price: starts from 700 USD
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: tea houses, lodges, hotels.
Best Seasons: March to May and mid-September to mid-December.
Trek Permits: Annapurna Conservation and TIMS Card.
Himalayan ranges that include Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapurchre surround the Annapurna base camp trek. This region is also famous for the Kali Gandi River, which is known as the world's deepest gorge and is famous for rafting. About 2/3 of the tourists in Nepal make their first choice in the Annapurna region, which is easily accessible.
Note None of the other treks can replace Annapurna Base Camp, but now we can add the Mardi Himal Trek.
The above-listed treks are all-time famous treks for first-time travelers and also for some return hikers. There are some trekking routes that were recently opened and are already becoming famous among trekkers' favourite choices. We are adding some trekking routes to our clients and guides choices because they think the below-listed treks will be the best so far in the future. Find the best trekking routes for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Khopra-Danda Trek
Duration of Trek: 7 to 14 days
Maximum Height: (4,660 M) - 15,288 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Khopra Danda Trek Price: starts from 600 USD
Difficulty: Moderate
Trek Style: tea houses, lodges, hotels.
Best Seasons: March to May and mid-September to mid-December.
Trek Permits: Annapurna Conservation and TIMS Card.
Khopra Ridge Trek has all the important elements of a classic trekking route, like encountering wildlife, excursions to ethnic villages, panoramic mountain views, and more. With an off-the-beaten-path trail across the Annapurna region, the Khopra Ridge trek offers a remarkable view of the Himalayan peaks such as Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and more. If you are in search of an outstanding week-long trek with great views, the Khopra Ridge trek is an excellent choice.
Note Mohare Danda Trek is another alternative short trek and another best-selling trek from Pokhara. But Khopra Danda Trek is nice to combine with Ghorepani Poonhill.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Nepal.
Duration of Trek: 18 to 26 days
Maximum Height: (5,388 M) 17,673 ft
Starting Point: Kathmandu - Taplejung.
Kanchenjunga Trek Price: starts from 3000 USD
Level of Difficulty: challenging!
Trek Style: Camping, Tented / Homestay
Best Seasons: March, April, May, September, October, and November.
Trek Permits: Restricted Area Permit and Conservation Fees.
Few peaks are taller than the colossal Kanchenjunga (8586 meters / 28,169 feet). Like the Everest Three Passes Trek, the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is not for the faint of heart. It is a marathon journey that requires camping for many nights. Enjoy each part of the trek, from the hill journey through terraced fields, up to the rugged alpine landscapes at Pang Pema. Set up camp above the clouds, on the middle-of-nowhere sandy flat. If the sky is clear, Kanchenjunga appears with its rugged ridges and snowy peak.
Note the Kanchenjunga trek from the Nepal side can be done as a mixed trek with some small lodges and homestays to skip the tent Trek.
If you want to mix your adventure with yoga, then join us for Mardi Himal Yoga Trek and Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Most people just come to see Mt. Everest or to explore the World's Best Trekking Route on the Annapurna Circuit. However, Nepal is full of endless trekking routes, some even in the same regions but on lesser-known routes. These days, there are hundreds of trekking agencies or freelance guides in Nepal, and most agencies will suggest Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. There are many other trekking routes in Nepal that are more beautiful with their scenery, cultures, and heritages, and some are historic places. We are making it easier to pick the best for you.
What are the most popular treks in Nepal for 2025?
The above-listed trekking routes are the major trekking routes in Nepal and the best trekking packages, but among them, the Everest Base Camp Trek is always on the top list for spectacular views of the world's highest mountain and Sherpa culture.
