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Introducing Nepal

Nepal is a travel destination unlike any other. Visiting this relatively small, mountainous country with its amazing people leaves nobody untouched. Its amazing treks, views, and culture are second to none. Read more

When is the best time to visit? 
Spring and fall are Nepal's peak trekking seasons, but winter and summer are becoming increasingly popular, as well. For Nepal's jungle region, Chitwan, the best time to visit is in the winter. Read all the details here

Things to do in Nepal
Nepal has many epic treks to choose from, ranging from a few days to several weeks. Newer activities such as mountain biking and rafting are on the rise. Discover all the possibilities in our overview of the best things to do in Nepal, or browse our growing list of Nepal Tours.

How many days do you need to visit Nepal?
Although 3-5 days is enough to explore the Kathmandu Valley, we recommend spending at least a week in Nepal where you can combine Kathmandu or Pokhara with a short (but rewarding) trek. With more time, you can tackle a longer, more challenging trek that takes you higher up into the Everest, Annapurna, or Mustang region. For any trip over 7 days, you also have enough time to visit Chitwan, Nepal's jungle region, to catch a glimpse of wildlife. Read more

Getting around Nepal
Kathmandu is Nepal's main hub and all of your adventures will begin from there. There's a limited public bus network, but the best way to get around is by private jeep and domestic flight. Learn more about your options of getting to Pokhara, getting to Chitwan, and getting to Lukla, the jumping-off point for Everest. Read more

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Nepal Tours & Itineraries

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Buddhist prayer flags above the valley along the Manaslu Circuit trek
Map of Manaslu Circuit Trek: The Ultimate Off-The-Beaten-Path Trek in Nepal - 18 Days
Manaslu Circuit Trek: The Ultimate Off-The-Beaten-Path Trek in Nepal - 18 Days

The Manaslu Circuit Trek features everything you'd want from a classic trek in Nepal: Epic scenery, intimate encounters with local people and their ancient culture, and a 17,000-foot (5,100 m) Himalayan pass crossing. Kimkim's trusted partners in Nepal organize weekly group departures during the spring and fall trekking seasons, as well as private treks that can run on any date from February to June and September through November.

Looking down the Langtang Valley
Map of Langtang Trek - 11 Days
Langtang Trek - 11 Days

The Langtang Valley has long been a favorite trek due to its expansive views, interesting Tamang culture, relatively gentle pace and accessibility from Kathmandu. The 2015 earthquake and subsequent landslide had an enormous effect on the region, but aid and reconstruction have recently reopened this valley to trekking again. Not only is it still a beautiful trek, your visit will also provide vital support for local livelihoods.

View from Chukhung Ri above the village of Chukhung, one of the great viewpoints along this trek
Map of Three Passes Trek: Ultimate Trek in the Everest Region - 22 Days
Three Passes Trek: Ultimate Trek in the Everest Region - 22 Days

The Three Passes trek is the ultimate Everest experience. This route takes in all the highlights—both in terms of mountain views and local Sherpa culture—and combines them into a complete journey through the Everest region. Keep in mind, this trek is one of the most challenging teahouse treks in Nepal.

Beautiful Gokyo lake and village
Map of Gokyo Lakes Trek - 16 Days
Gokyo Lakes Trek - 16 Days

The sparkling, pristine blue and green waters of the Gokyo Lakes are one of Nepal’s most memorable sights. They comprise the highest freshwater lake system in the world, at around 5,000 meters. The Gokyo Lakes trek is ideal for people who want to trek in the Everest region, but who want more variety of views and fewer nights spent at very high altitude.

Views from atop the ridge lines of Pikey Peak
Map of Pikey Peak Trek: A Short Trek with Great Views of Everest - 9 Days
Pikey Peak Trek: A Short Trek with Great Views of Everest - 9 Days

Many say that the view of Mount Everest from Pikey Peak is one of the best in Nepal. That’s a bold statement, but Sir Edmund Hillary himself claimed it to be his favorite, and we're inclined to agree. This trek can be done in three full-on days, or a more leisurely six.

Make the Most of Your Time in Nepal

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How Many Days to Spend in Nepal

Although geographically compact, Nepal's mountainous terrain and bumpy roads make it feel like a much bigger country than it is. Add diverse cultures, terrain, and ecosystems to...

7 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Map of 1 Week in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With a full week in Nepal, there’s time to cover a lot of ground on a sightseeing tour—you can easily combine the highlights of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan National Park....

Views of the Annapurna Himalaya from the Khopra Danda teahouse
Map of 10 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas

From spectacular treks in the high Himalaya to visiting the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini, white-water rafting to Hindu pilgrimage sites, 10 days in Nepal is plenty of...

Pokhara's Phewa Tal from above
Map of 2 Weeks in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Two weeks in Nepal is enough time for a truly satisfying adventure, whether you’re interested in doing an epic trek or making your way around the country to learn about its...

Nepal Travel Essentials

All you need to know to get started planning the perfect trip
Nepal features a wide variety of climates and seasons, as seen from this view in the Annapurna Region
Best Time of Year to Visit Nepal

Spring and autumn are generally considered to be the best seasons to visit Nepal, since the weather tends to be moderate and stable, with clear skies. However, due to the...

Tents crowded at the foot of Everest Base Camp
Best Time to Visit Everest Base Camp

The best time to visit Everest Base Camp depends on the activities you hope to do while there. For trekking, you should go in spring (March-May) or fall (October-November),...

Prayer flags against the backdrop of the Annapurnas
Nepal's Main Regions: Deciding Where to Go

Nepal is divided into three main geographical regions—the Himalaya in the north, the central hilly region, and the Terai (or jungle region) in the south. To help you decide...

Nepal Travel Advice

Read our detailed insights to make sure you have the best trip
The city of Pokhara along Phewa Lake
Getting from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Pokhara may not seem far from Kathmandu (the cities are only 126 miles / 204 km apart), but the Nepali terrain and road quality make for a very long drive. That's why many...

Line-ups to use the machines to get your visa-on-arrival in the Kathmandu airport
Getting Your Visa for Nepal

Heading to Nepal? Everyone needs a visa (except Indian nationals), but luckily it’s an easy process. Here’s the latest information on obtaining a tourist visa and how it works...

Nepal Destination Guides

Detailed travel guides for the main regions of the country
Prayer flags against the backdrop of the Annapurnas
Nepal's Main Regions: Deciding Where to Go

Nepal is divided into three main geographical regions—the Himalaya in the north, the central hilly region, and the Terai (or jungle region) in the south. To help you decide...

Views from the ridge line new Bandipur
Discovering Bandipur: A Crown Jewel of Nepal

The Newari town of Bandipur is one of central Nepal's hidden gems. It combines traditional village architecture, epic Himalayan views, lovely countryside walks, local adventure...

Tourists walking around a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
24 Hours in Kathmandu

Kathmandu charms visitors with a mix of ancient history, striking Hindu and Buddhist sites, cheap and cheerful dining, and fun nightlife. If you only have a day, follow these...

Nepal Travel Interviews

Get inspired by reading about experiences by travelers like you
A view over Lumba Sumba Pass
Lumba Sumba Pass | Great Himalayan Trail

Nepal is a land of breathtaking beauty around every corner, ancient cultures, adventures and mind-boggling diversity. So what makes a crossing of one of many of Nepal's high...

Trekking in the Manaslu Region
Trekking for All Ages and Abilities

Nepal’s mountains are formidable, but Raj Gyawali says they can be accessible to almost anyone. Whether he’s leading a family tour, a special needs tour, or a niche tour, Raj...

Best Experiences in Nepal

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
The Namo buddha Monastery
Hike to Namo Buddha
Located on a hilltop about 38 km (23 miles) east of Kathmandu, the Namo Buddha Monastery is regarded as one of the most important holy sites in Nepal. It's also a popular pilgrimage destination for practicing Buddhists in the country. The good news is that it's not necessary to be a holy person...
Wild endangered one-horn rhinoceros grazing in Chitwan
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan Safari by Jeep or by Foot
Enjoy a full day of safari activities in the Chitwan National Park where you're guaranteed to see some spectacular wildlife. All wildlife activities are escorted by an experienced naturalist who will tell you everything you want to know about the park and its flora and fauna. Wildlife that you...
The elephants at Tiger Tops
Chitwan National Park
A Day With Elephants in Chitwan National Park
During this experience of visiting the elephants in the park, you will follow the elephants into the grasslands beside the river, where the mahouts cut and collect the grass for the elephants to eat during the day. While watching the elephants grazing in the morning mist, you can enjoy a steaming...

Our Latest Nepal Content

Nar Village
Map of Nar, Phu & Tilicho Lake Trek - 12 Days
Nar, Phu & Tilicho Lake Trek - 12 Days

Lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails in Nepal, one of the best places for mountain trekking in the world. Over 12-action packed days, you'll hike around the mighty Himalaya, from Kathmandu up the Annapurna range to high-altitude lakes. Along the way you'll pass traditional villages, valleys, canyons, rivers, monasteries, and all the wonderful scenery that make this such a spectacular corner of the world.

Trek to mighty Ama Dablam's base camp
Map of Kathmandu & Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek - 10 Days
Kathmandu & Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek - 10 Days

Experience the magic of Kathmandu and the Himalaya on this 10-day Nepal tour. Begin in Kathmandu, home to crowded bazaars and golden temples, before flying into the frosted mountains. Here, you'll embark upon a six-day scenic trek to Ama Dablam's base camp, passing through Himayalan towns surrounded by the world's most incredible peaks. Top it off with a scenic helicopter flight over Everest Base Camp.

A local prays to the Gods, Kathmandu
Nepal in a Nutshell: Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Pokhara - 8 Days

Discover a microcosm of cultures and some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes on this 8-day exploration of Nepal's Kathmandu and Pokhara Valleys. With a laid-back blend of popular highlights and offbeat experiences, it's a perfect itinerary for first-timers to the country. Explore the temples and shrines of Kathmandu, take in postcard-worthy Himalaya views from the peaceful mountain town of Nagarkot, and embrace your adventurous side with some scenic paragliding in Pokhara.

Nepal Travel Videos

Poon Hill Ghorepani Family Trek
Three Passes Trek Nepal
Pikey Peak Nepal Trek

Nepal Travel Maps

Get the lay of land, and understand distances between the places you want to visit
Map 5 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
5 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Map 7 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
7 Days in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Map 2 Weeks in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Nepal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Nepal
Travel specialist Amanda Delecca
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Amanda Delecca

Originally from Australia, I've been travelling for 25 years and found myself coming back to Nepal time and time again. These days Kathmandu is home and I get to show people around this incredible...

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Travel specialist Ngima Dorji Sherpa
active 7 hours ago

Ngima Dorji Sherpa

Ngima has been running his trekking company out of Kathmandu since the mid-90s. He specializes in treks and adventure travel in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. His work in the travel industry has enabled...

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Travel specialist Erin Green

Erin Green

My roots are in Michigan and California, but my adult life has been spent living and leading tours all over Asia. I first visited Nepal in 2003, and I loved it, so I kept coming back. Kathmandu was...

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Travel specialist Kripa Sunuwar

Kripa Sunuwar

Born and raised in the Himalayas. I am the native citizen of this beautiful country, Nepal. Traveling has always been my passion as there is so much to learn about the indigenous history and...

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Trip Reviews for Nepal

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Service above and beyond!
Nepal | Apr 21 - Apr 25, 2024

Paul
Paul Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024
My friend Russ and I had an amazing experience with our trek, Due to health issues we were not able to hike as we had planned. Sangita was absolutely brilliant in arranging for us to have a jeep driver so we could complete our experience. Our guide, Mitra, was helpful, caring, accommodating, and wonderful. We had a major problem when we arrived for our return flight to Kathmandu and found that the Pokhara airport was closed. We called Sangita for help and she quickly arranged for a... Read more

My friend Russ and I had an amazing experience with our trek, Due to health issues we were not able to hike as we had planned. Sangita was absolutely brilliant in arranging for us to have a jeep driver so we could complete our experience. Our guide, Mitra, was helpful, caring, accommodating, and wonderful.

We had a major problem when we arrived for our return flight to Kathmandu and found that the Pokhara airport was closed. We called Sangita for help and she quickly arranged for a driver (Nabin) who picked us up at the airport and drove the 200 kilometers to Kathmandu in record time to get us to the airport for our international flight home. Sangita also arranged for the luggage we had left in storage at our hotel in Kathmandu to be picked up and to meet us at the airport. Thanks to her impeccable serve, we made our international flights.

The service was exemplary, above and beyond anything we could have imagined. Thank you

Local specialist: Sangita Bajracharya
Sangita
Sangita Bajracharya
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Apr 28, 2024

Dear Paul,

Thank you for the wonderful review. I am glad that me and my team were able to make all the last moment changes in the plan as demanded by the situation. Thank god everything went smoothly and perfectly on time (we were lucky that we did not stuck in highway traffic and reached Kathmandu airport on time) .

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends and family back in Nepal soon. Please take care of your health.

Regards
Sangita and HNB Team

I shattered my ankle months before our trek. ...
Nepal | Apr 21 - Apr 25, 2024

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Russ K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024
I shattered my ankle months before our trek. I had hoped that I would be healed enough to still do a beginner version that Sangita had arranged. But unfortunately, my trek partner also fell ill and we had to turn our trek into a jeep excussion to the tea houses we had planned to trek to. Sangita made it happen. On the last day when we were to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, our flight was cancelled (due to weather). Sangita arranged for us to get a jeep to Kathmandu so we could make our... Read more

I shattered my ankle months before our trek. I had hoped that I would be healed enough to still do a beginner version that Sangita had arranged. But unfortunately, my trek partner also fell ill and we had to turn our trek into a jeep excussion to the tea houses we had planned to trek to. Sangita made it happen. On the last day when we were to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, our flight was cancelled (due to weather). Sangita arranged for us to get a jeep to Kathmandu so we could make our international flight. She found us a private jeep with a fantastic driver. 20 minutes later, we were on the road...our only hope to make our flight. On the way, via cell phone comms back and forth, she helped us collect our left luggage from our previous hotel and deliver it to us at the airport. Without all this coordination on Sangita's part, we might still be in Nepal!! She is simply awesome and a miracle worker.

Hotel Review
Dahlia Boutique Hotel
Pokhara

The staff treated us like royalty. It was clean...washcloths, soap, water all available in the room. We had a delicious dinner in the main restaurant that was one of the best meals we had in Nepal. Great hotel to spend our last night in Nepal.

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They treated us like royalty.
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Local specialist: Sangita Bajracharya
Sangita
Sangita Bajracharya
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Apr 28, 2024

Dear Russ,

Thank you for the wonderful review. I am glad that me and my team were able to make all the last moment changes in the plan as demanded by the situation. Thank god everything went smoothly and perfectly on time (we were lucky that we did not stuck in highway traffic and reached Kathmandu airport on time) .

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends and family back in Nepal soon. Please take care of your health.

Regards
Sangita and HNB Team

Stellar Trekking Experience with Amanda & team!
Nepal | Apr 5 - Apr 10, 2024

Juan
Juan C.
Israel | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Amanda played a pivotal role in making our trek through the Annapurna region unforgettable. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for trekking in Nepal were evident from the start. She provided invaluable insights and recommendations, ensuring our trip was tailored to our interests and fitness levels. Amanda's professionalism and responsiveness made the planning process seamless and stress-free. Her coordination with the local team was impeccable, allowing us to focus solely on enjoying the... Read more

Amanda played a pivotal role in making our trek through the Annapurna region unforgettable. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for trekking in Nepal were evident from the start. She provided invaluable insights and recommendations, ensuring our trip was tailored to our interests and fitness levels. Amanda's professionalism and responsiveness made the planning process seamless and stress-free. Her coordination with the local team was impeccable, allowing us to focus solely on enjoying the trek.

Special shoutout to our trekking guide and porter, Chhepal and Furi, who were truly outstanding. Their expertise and knowledge of the terrain enhanced our trekking experience immensely. They were attentive, supportive, and always made us feel safe during the trail. Also, the accommodations provided along the trek were fantastic. The lodges were comfortable, clean, and offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

We're immensely grateful for Amanda and the team for an exceptional service and support. Thank you for an amazing adventure—we can't wait to plan another trek with you soon!

Hotel Reviews
Snowland Lodge - Ghandruk

This lodge was comfortable, clean, and offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. After a long day of trekking, arriving to this cozy lodge felt like a treat!

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Landruk Lodge by Mountain lodge of Nepal

This lodge was comfortable, clean, and offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. After a long day of trekking, arriving to this cozy lodge felt like a treat!

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Dhampus Lodge
Dhampus

This lodge was comfortable, clean, and offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. After a long day of trekking, getting to this cozy lodge felt like a treat!

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Local specialist: Amanda Delecca