This list omits treks that require agency or extensive porter support. Note that the length in days quoted here does not include transport to and from the trailhead.
| Trek | Days | Best Months | Elevation (m) | Difficulty | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomosom/Kali Gandaki | 5–7 | Oct–April | 1100–3800 | Easy to moderate | Spectacular, varied but commercial and somewhat undermined by the new road. |
| Helambu | 3–8 | Oct–April | 800–3600 | Moderate | Easy access, uncrowded, varied; only modest views. |
| Poon Hill | 4–6 | Oct–April | 1100–3200 | Moderate | Easy access, excellent views; very commercial. |
| Macchapuchhare | 5–7 | Oct–April | 1100–3700 | Moderate | Easy access; a little-trekked route through fields and forest. |
| Siklis | 4–7 | Oct–April | 1100–2200 | Moderate | Easy access; uncrowded village trek. |
| Rara | 6–8 | Oct–Nov, April–June | 2400–3500 | Moderate | Fly in; must be prepared to camp; pristine lake and forest. |
| Langtang | 7–12 | Oct–May | 1700–3750 | Moderate | Beautiful alpine valley close to Kathmandu. |
| Annapurna Sanctuary | 8–12 | Oct–Dec, Feb–April | 1100–4130 | Moderate to strenuous | Spectacular scenery, easy access; acclimatization necessary. |
| Annapurna Circuit | 12–21 | Oct–Nov, March–April | 450–5380 | Strenuous | Incredible diversity and scenery; high pass requires care and acclimatization; jeep descent from Muktinath makes “half-circuit” possible. |
| Everest (Lukla fly-in) | 14–18 | Oct–Nov, March–May | 2800–5550 | Strenuous | Superb scenery; flights can be a problem; acclimatization necessary. |
| Manaslu Circuit | 13–20 | Oct–Nov, March–May | 550–5100 | Strenuous | Spectacular, remote and still little-trekked due to its high pass, though it’s becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the Annapurna Circuit. |
| Gosainkund | 4–7 | Oct–Dec, Feb–May | 1950–4380 | Strenuous | Sacred lakes; usually combined with Langtang or Helambu. |
| Everest (Shivalaya walk-in) | 21–28 | Oct–Nov, March–April | 1500–5550 | Very strenuous | Wonderful mix of hill and high-elevation walking, but with a lot of up-and-down; can save time by flying one way. |
| Everest (Eastern route) | 28+ | Nov, March | 300–5550 | Very strenuous | Similar to above, but with an even greater net vertical gain. |
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