Nepal trekking travel advice
Packing Tips
“Layers are the way to go as opposed to big jackets, certainly for lower altitude treks; I would bring a couple of lighter fleeces and long sleeved tops and layer up that way. Some people like to use walking poles and I think they’re especially useful on long days of descent as it takes the weight off you knees, though it’s generally adults and people in their 40s and upwards who use them. There are outdoor shops in Thamel where you can pick up additional trekking kit and clothing for a fraction of the price – I wouldn’t want to guarantee the quality, but there is opportunity to grab something if you forget it. It’s always the case that you don’t need everything you think you will; as a rule of thumb you’ll probably need half of what you originally pack.”
Our Nepal trekking Holidays
Nepal family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Nepal
Small group holiday to Nepal
See Kathmandu Chitwan NP & Bandipur
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo lakes trek in Nepal
This high altitude trek explores the heart of Sherpa homeland
Gokyo Ri Valley trek in Nepal
Trek to world's highest freshwater lakes in Everest Region
Everest Base Camp trekking holiday, 15 days
The base of the world's tallest peak.
Nepal family holiday, walking in the Annapurnas
Low altitude trek in the Annapurna foothills
Nepal trekking holiday, Annapurna and Everest
Trek Nepal's famous Everest and Annapurna Trails in 2 weeks
The Heart of Nepal trek, tailormade
Trekking, wildlife, culture and temples
Khopra Danda trekking holiday in Nepal
This is a moderate,off-the-beaten-track adventure.
Nepal trek with Chitwan National Park safari
Trek in Kathmandu valley & Chitwan
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in Nepal
Moderate trek in the Annapurna Region.
Nepal homestay trekking holiday
Don't travel as a tourist, live like a local in Nepal!
Annapurna Sanctuary trek & Chitwan safari
Spectacular trekking and jungle safari at Chitwan
Annapurna Sanctuary trekking holidays
One of the very best alpine treks to Annapurna Base Camp
Everest base camp trek
Trek amid stunning views of the Himalayas
Everest Base Camp small group trek, Nepal
Everest Base Camp with an International Guide and Doctor.
Annapurna Circuit holiday, Nepal
One of the best high altitude adventures in the world.
Annapurna trekking holiday in Nepal
It gives the incredible views of silvery mountains
Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake trekking holiday
Trek in the beautiful Annapurna massif region
Trek & volunteer in Nepal, help rebuild it
Join helping hands with us to rebuild in Nepal
Manaslu Circuit trekking holiday, Nepal
A spectacular and fairly isolated circular trek in Nepal
Everest Base Camp trek, Nepal
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest
Everest trekking holiday, Everest Circuit
3 week trek of Gokyo Lake & Everest Base Camp
Three High Passes trek in Nepal
Challenge yourself and make a loop in Everest trekking zone!
Gokyo Everest trek in Nepal
Trek the Gokyo region in Northeast Nepal
Everest base camp trek
The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to Base Camp
Annapurna Circuit trekking holiday
One of the world's classic treks
Advice on coping with Altitude
“Altitude affects people very differently, so you need to walk at a slower pace than the pace you’d trek at somewhere in the UK, and when trekking in a group the Nepali leaders will always be sure to hold you back anyway. There are acclimatization days and walks that are built into trekking itineraries especially to get trekker’s bodies used to the environment, which are very helpful for the next day’s higher altitude trekking. There will always be some people that are affected by altitude sickness, but the staff that are leading the trip are so attune to the very first signs that they can identify those that are not coping so well early on. Always let your leader know if you are experiencing headaches or a significant shortening of breath as they are able to take you down very quickly if they see fit.”
Health & safety on a Nepal trek
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Our top Nepal trekking Holiday
Nepal family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Nepal
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nepal trekking tips from
our travellers
We have selected some of the most useful Nepal trekking travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.


"It made me feel very uncomfortable watching a very small man in a pair of cheap trainers struggle up the hill carrying all our gear and it will make you feel worse if you have brought huge amounts of gear, so leave what you don’t need at home." - Tessa Lash
"We went to Nepal in the off-peak winter season. Although mountain views are not always clear this time of year, it was compensated by the lack of other tourists - for 3 days on our trek we were the only white people and the places we stayed were never full or crowded." - Lotte Risbridger


"The degree of difficulty of your trekking holiday is directly related to your level of fitness. While I think most people can do the Annapurna Circuit, your ability to enjoy the experience increases significantly if you put in the work prior to doing the trek." - Edgar Ampil
"Take a VERY warm sleeping bag, shoes to wear in the evenings, and wetwipes to wash as the showers are very variable and cost extra. Also take water-sterilizing tabs, you can buy boiled water or bottled, but both have more environmental impact." - Nicola Waldman
"Travel early in Sept to miss the crowds, we love it at this time as not many others are around and it feels more special." - Joanna Gosse