Passport and visa
Check passport validity and leave blank pages for entry stamps. Most travellers arrange a Nepal visa before arrival or at the airport, depending on eligibility.
Trekking essentials
Know before you go
The useful things to know before a Nepal trek—what to arrange, what to carry and what everyday life on the trail really feels like.
Start with fit, not gear
Choose a trek your body and calendar can enjoy.
Duration and highest altitude matter, but so do consecutive walking days, season, remoteness and the time you can leave for weather delays.
Compare trekking packages- 01
Route
Match daily walking, terrain and altitude to your experience.
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Season
Balance clear views, temperature, trail traffic and rainfall.
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Time
Keep at least one flexible day around mountain transport.
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Support
Be clear about guide, porter, meals, permits and transfers.
Before booking flights
Documents that protect the journey
Trekking permits
Permit requirements vary by region. We confirm what your route needs and arrange the permits included in your itinerary before the trail begins.
Trekking insurance
Choose a policy that explicitly covers trekking up to your route’s maximum altitude, medical treatment, evacuation and trip interruption.
Entry rules and insurer terms can change. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority and your insurer before paying for travel.
A two-bag system
Pack for access, not just weight
Your daypack stays with you. A porter-carried duffel normally reaches the tea house ahead of you, so anything needed while walking belongs on your back.
Carry while walking
Daypack
- Water (1.5–2 litres) and purification method
- Waterproof shell and one warm layer
- Sun hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+ sunscreen
- Warm hat and gloves at higher elevations
- Personal medication, blister care and hand sanitiser
- Passport copy, cash, phone and a power bank
Access at the tea house
Porter duffel
- Broken-in trekking boots and camp shoes
- Moisture-wicking base layers and trekking trousers
- Insulated jacket and warm sleeping bag
- Dry sleepwear, spare socks and underwear
- Compact toiletries and a quick-dry towel
- Reusable dry bags or liners for wet-weather protection
Your final equipment list should always be adjusted for the route, season and forecast.
The everyday details
What life on the trail is like
Tea-house rooms
Rooms are simple, usually twin-share and colder as you climb. A warm sleeping bag adds comfort even when blankets are provided.
Food and water
Tea houses serve filling local and familiar meals. Choose freshly cooked food, drink regularly and use boiled or properly treated water.
Cash on the trail
Carry Nepalese rupees in smaller notes for drinks, charging, showers, snacks and tips. ATMs become uncommon once the trek begins.
Power and connection
Charging and Wi-Fi may cost extra and can be unreliable. Keep a power bank handy and let family know that a quiet day offline is normal.
Altitude changes the plan
Walk slowly, drink regularly and tell your guide about symptoms early. A strong itinerary allows acclimatisation; the correct response to worsening altitude illness is to stop ascending and follow your guide’s safety plan.