Trekking in Nepal with kids
Trekking in Nepal with kids gives you evenings reserved for screen-free time to talk (just don’t tell the teenagers that before you go…)![]()
People generally fall into two camps: those that would take their children to a developing country and those that wouldn’t. Parents should be aware that the facilities at teahouses, which comprise food, warmth and somewhere to sleep, are not comparable to those in the western world. Changing nappies is probably not much fun half way up a mountain either, so babies might be best left at home. But, if your little ones are active, used to weekend walking and open to trying new foods, Nepal has plenty of shorter treks with lower elevation, which families will love discovering together.
Family friendly treks in Nepal
Poon Hill trek
Trekking isn’t all about massive feats of endurance. The Poon Hill Trek, a four-day route in the Annapurnas with a maximum elevation of 3,210m and therefore minimum risk of altitude sickness, is a brilliant introduction to the good old great outdoors for little explorers that can’t sit still.
The Royal Trek
The Royal Trek is another brilliant option for kids as it takes four days and climbs no higher that 1700m while still surrounded by incredible views. This isn’t lodge trekking, so only local food will be on offer, though there are a few teahouses with sugary treats on sale should you need to bribe their dinner down.Kathmandu’s bazaar
The bazaar at Asan, a market square in Kathmandu renowned for its authenticity, is the convergence of six teeming streets that perpetually bustles attracting shoppers from all over to buy food, spices, textiles and electronics. It’s truly mesmerising and western kids take centre stage with the excitable, friendly vendors.
Our Nepal trekking family Holidays
Annapurna trekking holidays
From the Annapurna Range vistas to jungles of Chitwan NP
From
£1450 to £1490
11 days
ex flights
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo lakes trek in Nepal
This high altitude trek explores the heart of Sherpa homeland
From
£3199 to £3549
20 days
inc UK flights
Small group holiday to Nepal
See Kathmandu Chitwan NP & Bandipur
From
£1536 to £2155
11 days
ex flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek & Chitwan safari
Spectacular trekking and jungle safari at Chitwan
From
US $1095 to US $1195
17 days
ex flights
Nepal trek with Chitwan National Park safari
Trek in Kathmandu valley & Chitwan
From
US $849 to US $955
14 days
ex flights
Annapurna Base Camp trekking holidays
legendary and classical trek in the world
From
US $1115 to US $1550
8 days
ex flights
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Tips for families
Keshav Karki from our supplier, Manakamana Treks shares his tips for families travelling in Nepal: “A visit to the Nepalese countryside to stay with a local family and experience traditional Nepali life is a wonderful and memorable experience for any western child. The Kavresthali village, situated about 10km north of Kathmandu, is a small very rural village surrounded by lush hills. The main occupation of the locals there is agriculture and they have a very simple way of life, which they are happy to share with visiting families. Children are children wherever they are in the world and have little idea of language or cultural barriers.”
Raj Gyawali from our supplier, Socialtours Nepal shares his thoughts on Nepal as a family destination:
“There is no doubt that Nepal is becoming more of a family-friendly destination. Many trekking areas, the Annapurnas being a prime example, were marked early on as hard, very challenging trekking – even the simpler treks did not have much access or safety built in. Now, adventurers trek with mobile technology and the internet reaches everywhere, plus there are roads running up into the ranges, which many people consider a problem, but when you take into account the young, the elderly, or the disabled, these factors have become a safety net and a mark of accessibility, certainly for families with young children of five years and upwards. The country is not an endless playground for children – you can’t camp in the jungle unless you want to wake up with a rhino in your tent – but Nepal is an excellent opportunity for families that want to explore their first mountains together on foot.”
More about Nepal trekking
The best time to trek in Nepal depends on which elevation you’re intending to head for with Annapurna, Langtang and Everest regions all displayed on our easy to use temperature and rainfall chart.
Our Nepal trekking travel guide gives you Nepal in a nutshell as well as stripping away the husk and inviting you to discover if a Nepal trekking holiday is for you and what does trekking in Nepal entail.
Our straightforward interactive map allows you to discover some of the best treks in Nepal as well as sample Nepal trekking itineraries, where to trek and what our expert suppliers recommend.
The trek to Everest Base Camp, at a dizzying 5,364m, is varied, exciting and rich in history, and it demands stamina but also patience.
The longest of Nepal’s popular trekking routes, and its most varied, the Annapurna Circuit takes almost three weeks to complete in its entirety, through paddy fields and Hindu farming communities to the Tibetan, prayer-flag strewn villages of the high Himalayas.
A perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking, Nepal’s mini Annapurna circuit trek uses an internal flight to shave some distance off the full circuit route, condensing this awesome hike into a two week trip.
If the only peaks you’ve seen are in Derbyshire, Nepal’s Annapurna region will blow your mind, as this is a mountain range so vast, high and majestic that even seasoned travellers are left speechless.
Gaining in popularity but still somewhat off the beaten track, the Manaslu Circuit trek takes you in a loop around mighty Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world.
There are some no-brainers when it comes to our top 10 walks in Nepal, but Nepal also offers some surprises, including lower-elevation routes that make treks possible for less experienced hikers.
Our Nepal trekking advice from our friends in Nepal is essential reading and will help you make the most of your experience, with recommendations and tips from Nepal trekking experts.
Porters’ rights, wood for fuel and orphanage problems all need to be addressed if you want to travel right in Nepal, and our responsible trekking in Nepal page lightens your load as you find to do to help.
