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Trekking in Nepal

How many days? Treks in Nepal by length

The first question people ask me is often not where, but how long. Here are the treks I guide, sorted by the days you need from Kathmandu back to Kathmandu, with what each length can give you.

Treks
66
Days
1–23
Highest points
1,100–5,644 m
Checked
Nov 2026
How many days? Treks in Nepal by lengthImage by Tobias_Federle

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Up to 5 days 20 treks

Short walks for a first taste of the hills, or to fit around days in the city. Most stay below 3,500 m, so the altitude is rarely a worry. Good for a first trek and for the cold months.

6 to 9 days 17 treks

Enough time to reach the high meadows and viewpoints, with a rest day when the walk climbs above 3,500 m. Many people's favourite length: a real journey without a long holiday.

Khaptad

Far West 4 to 6 a day · 1 rest day
9days
3,300 mSahasra Linga (about 3,300 m)
Moderate
The walk

10 to 14 days 20 treks

Base camps, lakes and the classic valleys. These walks go above 4,000 m, so the slow days and rest days are part of the walk, not lost time.

Rara Lake

Far West 4 to 6 a day · 1 rest day
10days
3,600 mThe ridge above Rara (about 3,600 m)
Moderate
The walk

15 days or more 9 treks

The great circuits and the remote walks: high passes, restricted valleys and long days far from roads. For people who have trekked before and want time and quiet.

How many days you really need

  • Count from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. The drive to a trailhead often takes a full day each way.
  • Keep one spare day for every walk that starts or ends with a mountain flight. Lukla flights are often delayed: how to plan around them.
  • Above 3,000 m, sleep no more than 300 to 500 m higher each night, and rest after every 1,000 m or so. A shorter version of a high trek usually means skipping rest days, and that is a version I don't guide.
  • Keep a day in Kathmandu before the walk for permits and gear, and one after it before your flight home.
  • With little time, choose a shorter walk rather than a rushed long one. Write to me with your dates and I'll tell you honestly what fits.

Questions people ask me

Can I do a trek in Nepal in one week?

Yes. Several walks fit in 5 to 7 days from Kathmandu, many of them by road, without a flight. See the first two groups on this page.

How many days do I need for the Everest Base Camp trek?

About 12 to 14 days from Kathmandu with rest days, and a spare day or two for the Lukla flight. I prefer the slower version: it is safer, and you see more.

Are two weeks enough for Nepal?

For one longer trek, or a shorter trek and a few days in the Kathmandu Valley, yes. Two weeks is not enough for a long circuit plus a city visit without rushing.

Can a trek be shortened if I feel unwell?

Yes. Most routes have a way down, and every trek page shows the place to go down to if someone feels unwell. Going down early is never a failure in the mountains.

What is the best length for a first trek?

Four to eight days, staying below about 4,000 m. You learn how your body likes the hills before you plan a longer walk. Easy treks in Nepal · short treks near Kathmandu.

From people I walked with

This is nice trekking, i spend best time there ...

Sarah M · Everest Three Passes Trek · September 2026

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Written by Rujan Neupane

A freelance guide in Kathmandu, trained, with a deep interest in photography and in Nepal's photography history. I walk these routes and write these pages myself.

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