All Nepal Adventure Trail trekking packages include an experienced government-licensed local guide, a porter to carry your gear, all necessary permits (TIMS card, National Park entry, and restricted area permits where applicable), teahouse accommodation throughout the trek, three meals per day on trail, airport transfers in Kathmandu, and 24/7 emergency support from our Kathmandu office. International flights, personal travel insurance, and tips for your guide and porter are not included.

Our most popular trekking packages for 2026 are the Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days, from $1,545), the Annapurna Circuit Trek (14 days, from $1,530), the Annapurna Base Camp Trek (13 days, from $1,249), the Manaslu Circuit Trek (14 days, from $1,420), and the Langtang Valley Trek (10 days). For trekkers seeking something less crowded, the Nar Phu Valley Trek and Makalu Base Camp Trek offer extraordinary remote Himalayan experiences. All packages include experienced local guides, all permits, and full logistical support.

As of 2026, Nepal’s government requires all trekkers in the Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions to trek with a licensed guide. Beyond the legal requirement, trekking with an experienced local guide significantly improves your safety at altitude and ensures you stay on the correct route. For restricted-area treks like Upper Mustang, Manaslu Circuit, and Nar Phu Valley, a licensed guide is mandatory by law. All Nepal Adventure Trail guides hold government-issued trekking guide licenses and carry first aid certifications.

As of 2026, Nepal’s government requires all trekkers in the Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions to trek with a licensed guide. Beyond the legal requirement, trekking with an experienced local guide significantly improves your safety at altitude and ensures you stay on the correct route. For restricted-area treks like Upper Mustang, Manaslu Circuit, and Nar Phu Valley, a licensed guide is mandatory by law. All Nepal Adventure Trail guides hold government-issued trekking guide licenses and carry first aid certifications.

Most standard treks require a TIMS card and a National Park or Conservation Area permit — for example, the Sagarmatha National Park permit for Everest treks and the ACAP permit for Annapurna region treks. Remote treks like Manaslu Circuit, Upper Mustang, and Nar Phu Valley require additional Restricted Area Permits. Nepal Adventure Trail handles every permit for you as part of your package — you don’t need to visit any government office or queue at any permit counter.

Yes. Nepal is politically stable and welcomes over a million tourists a year. The main risks on high-altitude treks are altitude-related rather than security-related, and these are entirely manageable with proper acclimatization and experienced guidance. Nepal Adventure Trail builds mandatory acclimatization days into every high-altitude itinerary, our guides carry pulse oximeters to monitor blood oxygen levels daily, and every trek includes satellite communication capability and access to helicopter evacuation if required.

Altitude sickness (Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS) occurs when your body doesn’t have enough time to adjust to reduced oxygen levels at high elevation. It can affect anyone above approximately 2,500–3,000 meters regardless of age or fitness. Symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. Our approach is built into every itinerary: we follow the rule of climbing high and sleeping low, include dedicated acclimatization days on all high-altitude routes, and never push trekkers to ascend more than 300–500 meters in sleeping altitude per day above 3,000 meters. Our guides are trained to recognize early symptoms and will adjust pace, add a rest day, or descend if needed.

Yes — we require proof of valid travel insurance before your trek begins. Your policy must specifically cover high-altitude trekking to at least 5,500 meters and helicopter evacuation, as a rescue helicopter from the Khumbu region can cost $5,000–$10,000 USD. Standard travel insurance policies frequently exclude high-altitude trekking, so always check the fine print carefully before purchasing.

For spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) departures, we recommend booking at least 3–6 months in advance. These are peak seasons and the most experienced guides, best teahouse rooms, and domestic flight seats to Lukla fill up quickly. For restricted-area treks like Upper Mustang and Manaslu, early booking is especially important as government permit numbers are limited. Off-season winter and monsoon treks can often be arranged with 4–6 weeks notice.

Yes — most of our bookings are private, customized treks rather than fixed group departures. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, a family with children, or a corporate group, we build your itinerary around your pace, fitness level, available days, and personal interests. You can extend or shorten any standard itinerary, combine multiple regions, upgrade to luxury lodge accommodation, or add side trips and helicopter options. Contact us through the inquiry form with your travel dates and we will send a custom itinerary and quote within 24 hours.

The required fitness level depends on the route. Shorter treks like Langtang Valley, Poon Hill, and Mardi Himal Base Camp suit moderately active people with basic hiking experience. Longer high-altitude routes like Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit involve multiple consecutive days above 4,000 meters and benefit from several months of cardio preparation beforehand. Nepal Adventure Trail offers treks for all fitness levels and our team will recommend the right route based on your experience and physical condition.

Teahouses along all major routes serve a mix of Western dishes and traditional Nepali dal bhat (rice, lentils, and vegetables). Bottled water and boiled water are both available at teahouses throughout the trek. We recommend carrying water purification tablets as a backup on longer or more remote routes where teahouses are more spread out.

Yes. We arrange fully private treks with a dedicated guide for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups who prefer flexibility over fixed departures. Private packages can be customized for pace, rest days, accommodation standard, and route variations. There are no fixed departure dates — your trek runs when you arrive.