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Plan a Trek in Nepal

Permits cost NPR 5,000 on Annapurna and NPR 6,000 on Everest. Autumn and spring are the two clear seasons. Altitude starts biting above 2,500 m. Here is the rest of it, in six guides. I handle most of this for my trekkers, but you should know what is involved.

The short version

  • 1.Permits: NPR 5,000 on Annapurna, NPR 6,000 on Everest. Since 2023 a licensed guide is required in the national parks and conservation areas.
  • 2.Season: October and November are clearest. March to May is second best and brings the rhododendrons.
  • 3.Altitude: starts above 2,500 m. Gain no more than 300 to 500 m of sleeping altitude a day once past 3,000 m.
  • 4.Gear: 42 items for a teahouse trek. Four of them are cheaper to rent in Pokhara than to buy.
  • 5.Fitness: the descent hurts more than the climb, and being fit does not protect you from altitude. Those are two separate problems.
A teahouse trail in the Nepal Himalaya, the setting for the permits, season, altitude and gear decisions covered in these guides
Most of what follows is decided before you leave home. The permits and the season are the two that cost you the most if you get them wrong.

Best Time to Trek in Nepal

Month-by-month season guide with weather, crowd levels, and route recommendations.

Nepal Trekking Permits & TIMS

Every permit you need - ACAP, TIMS, Sagarmatha - with 2026 costs and where to get them.

Gear & Packing List

What to bring, what to rent in Pokhara, and what to leave at home. Category-by-category.

Altitude Sickness Prevention

AMS, HAPE, HACE - symptoms, prevention, Diamox, and when to descend immediately.

How Much Does It Cost?

Full budget breakdown per route - permits, guide fee, accommodation, food, transport.

Do You Need a Guide?

Nepal's mandatory-guide rule, which regions it covers, and what is actually enforced at checkpoints.

Fitness & Training Plan

12-week training plan specific to Nepal trek altitudes. Get your body ready.

Explore all treks

See every route Rohit guides - from Poon Hill to Everest Base Camp - with duration, altitude, and pricing.

Book a trek with Rohit

No hidden fees. How the booking process works, what's included, and what to expect day-by-day.

Don't want to plan it all yourself?

I handle permits, accommodation, meals, and logistics for every trek I guide. Just tell me your dates and I'll take care of the rest.

Plan My Trek with Rohit