Kathmandu · HIKING & TREKKING

15 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Kathmandu to Build a Day Around

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 hiking & trekking trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Namche Bazaar and the first acclimatization day
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Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

1.Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $1,800Our pick

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with a small group of up to 14, a licensed English-speaking guide, porters, acclimatization days, and a Kala Patthar climb. Guides such as Maddy, Kishor, Chris, and Rajendra have led recent departures. Flights, permits, meals, and trail lodging are included.

“I went solo in October 2025 and it was one of the best decisions of my life. My group was 8 including myself and our awesome guide Kishor and I couldn’t have asked for better people to trek up to base camp with. Kishor knew so much”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - Day 1: A gentle start in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp Trekking

2.Everest Base Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $1,350

You’ll trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with a small group of up to 10 people, staying in mountain teahouses and eating included meals. Guides such as Biru, Amabar, and Ramesh have led past departures, with acclimatization in Namche and a sunrise climb to Kala Patthar.

“We had truly amazing weeks! This was especially thanks to our guide and the porters. They were always incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us with the trek. I highly recommend our guide, Biru, for his great company and excellent guidanc”

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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu - Nagarkot View Tower and the short sunrise window
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Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

3.Nagarkot Sunrise View and Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $45

Leave Kathmandu at 4am for Nagarkot’s sunrise viewpoint, then walk roughly 13 kilometers through pine forest, farms, villages, and Buddha Peace Park to Changu Narayan Temple. Private transport, a guide, and entry fees are included. Breakfast and lunch are extra.

“An awesome day hiking with great company. Was like hanging out with a local friend. Seeing the villages and temple were highlights, plenty of breaks along the way. No rush, stress free and very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!”

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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake - Thorong La at 5,416 meters
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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

4.Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $1,093

Spend 16 days crossing the Annapurna Circuit with a licensed guide, tea-house lodging, meals, and local transport included. Walk to Tilicho Lake, cross Thorong La, visit Muktinath and Tatopani, then finish with Poon Hill. Guides such as Hari, Suresh, and Dev have led recent departures.

“Doing the Annapurna Circuit in winter with a youngish family, it was important for me to have full confidence in the guide and porters. Our guide, Kersing and porters Rupesh and Surya have gone above and beyond to make this trek an amazing experience that we will”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - 13 Day - Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and a useful first night
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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

5.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $1,399

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with an experienced guide, lodge stays, meals, acclimatization in Namche and Dingboche, and a Kala Patthar sunrise. Flights, park fees, and Kathmandu airport transfers are included, while private departures can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Milan was very responsible and always explained the next day's itinerary in advance every day. He provided estimates on how long it would take each day to walk based on your physical ability, and accurately predicted the sunset time to avoid”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Namche Bazaar and the first acclimatization day
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Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

6.Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $1,420

Alpine Ramble Treks takes you from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar in a small group of up to 12. Expect Lukla flights, lodge stays, full-board trekking meals, licensed guides, and help with permits and altitude planning. Porters, drinks, Wi-Fi, and personal costs are extra.

“The whole experience with Dil, the owner and Amer and Dhower, my guide and porter, was amazing. Met at the airport, stayed in Kathmandu. Flights to Lukla and then the 12 day trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and the return. I”

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Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days - Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
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Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

7.Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $699

This six-day small-group trek takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then on foot through Chhomrong, Sinuwa, and the Annapurna Sanctuary to Base Camp. An English-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, meals, and transport. Expect a maximum of 12 people, tea houses, mountain views, and moderate hiking.

“Totally disappointed with the whole trip experience: 1. Before the trip, it’s clearly stated that the team would provide enough tablet to purify tapped water, however the tour guide forgot to bring and not willing to buy/correct his mistake.”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 - Lukla to Phakding, the first mountain walk
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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 2025/2026

8.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 2025/2026

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $1,339

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with a private English-speaking guide, porter support, lodge stays, meals, permits, and flights included. You will pass Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep before returning through Sherpa country. Confirm the day-by-day schedule before booking.

“7 day trek with the best guide Samir and Sherpa Manish ever.”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - Namche Bazaar is where the trip gets serious
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Everest Base Camp Trek

9.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $1,408

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp in a private small group with an English-speaking guide and porters. The 15-day plan includes two acclimatization days, Kalapatthar, Sherpa villages, meals, domestic flights, permits, a sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffle bag.

“In short, nothing could top this. From Upendra at Himalayan Leisure being so helpful beforehand to our guide, Khila, giving us 12 unforgettable days.”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch - The Nagarkot View Tower before breakfast
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

10.Nagarkot Sunrise View & Morning Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 3 - 7.5 hours

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot View Tower, where guides such as Pradip, Nissan, and Anon help identify Himalayan peaks. After sunrise, walk through villages, terraced fields, forest, a waterfall, and a long suspension bridge to Changu Narayan. Choose a short sunrise trip or a guided hike with breakfast and lunch options.

“I had such a wonderful experience visiting the viewpoint with Anon ☺️ The view was absolutely breathtaking - we were lucky enough to see the sunrise, and the Himalayan view was truly unforgettable. It felt peaceful and magical watching the mountains slowly light up in the morning. The breakfast was also really nice and satisfying, which made the whole morning even better. The only downside was the traffic on the way back to the hotel - Kathmandu was extremely congested and it took much longer than expected. But overall, the experience was totally worth it!”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla - Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and a useful briefing
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

11.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $3,000

Walk from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with a licensed English-speaking guide, rest days in Namche and Dingboche, and a Kala Patthar sunrise climb. After reaching 5,365 meters, fly by shared helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla, then return to Kathmandu.

“I just returned from my EBC trek with Ace the Himalaya. My best friend and I did the EBC trek with helicopter return December 8-15. We were beyond happy with the Ace the Himalaya to take us on this once in a lifetime experience. They”

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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan - Nagarkot sunrise and the Himalayan view
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Kathmandu: Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

12.Nagarkot Sunrise and Hike Tour to Changu Narayan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $55

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot’s Himalayan sunrise, then walk about 12 kilometers through villages, forests, and small temples to Changu Narayan. Your private English-speaking guide sets the pace, explains local Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and helps turn a cloudy day into a worthwhile countryside outing.

“This is an easy and relaxed trail through several villages, tiny temples and a forest, that ends in colourful Changu Narayan Temple. We were guided by Razz that made the experience even more enjoyable by providing detailed information of the different temples, villages and spots seen on the way. Moreover, he gave us interesting insights on Buddhism and Hinduism. He really went on the extra mile to make us feel like a local.”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - Day 1: A gentle start in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp Trekking

13.Everest Base Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $1,350

Trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp with an English-speaking guide, porter support, tea-house lodging, meals, permits, and flights via Lukla. Expect Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Khumbu Glacier, Kala Patthar, Sherpa culture, and views of Everest.

“Incredible Treks Pvt. Ltd. Did an amazing job with helping me complete a bucket list item of climbing to Everest Basecamp. Great communication with the manager Nadin and my guide Dillip was just amazing. I can’t not recommend”

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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu - The three-hour walk from Nagarkot to Changu village
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From Kathmandu: Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

14.Everest View from Nagarkot & hike to Changu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 140 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $43

Leave Kathmandu by private car for sunrise views from Nagarkot, then hike about three hours through farms, forests, villages, and a suspension bridge to Changunarayan Temple. Guides such as Sagar and Shekhar explain Nepalese culture, religion, plants, and history along the way.

“Nice hike with many good views, our guide explained us a lot about the nepalese culture and the landscape.”

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Langtang Valley Trek - Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by road
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Langtang Valley Trek

15.Langtang Valley Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $555

Spend seven days trekking from Syabrubesi to Kyanjin Gompa and back, with a licensed guide, permits, meals, shared jeep transport, and private teahouse rooms. Guides such as Buddhi, Laku, Pawan, and Nabin have helped make this route friendly for first-time trekkers.

“I completed the 8-day Langtang Valley trek and had a truly excellent experience, thanks largely to my guide Nabin and my porter Tenjin.”

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