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Nepal Short Treks

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Nepal Short Treks

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Yes, you really can enjoy a two-week Nepal trek. We've even got shorter Nepal treks than that, too. Even on a short Nepal trek, you can find yourself off the beaten track. Although shorter in duration, some are reasonably challenging, while others are fairly easy treks. Nepal has just about every possibility.


  • You can enjoy low-altitude walks in the Annapurna Region, the Himalayan foothills, and the Kathmandu Valley, as well as shorter walks at higher altitudes in the Everest region.

    You'll have an English-speaking guide, porterage, and all meals provided. You only carry what you need with you for the day's walking in your backpack, e.g., waterproofs, additional warm layer, camera, water, etc. The porters carry your main baggage. Most of our short treks in Nepal use trekking lodges, aka teahouses. Some are easy Himalayan treks. If the walk involves any camping (like The Starlight Trek), then tents are provided too (carried and erected/dismantled by porters, of course), along with a cook, a dining tent, tables and chairs, etc.—everything you'd need so that you can just enjoy walking.

    Still, if you'd like rest days or other possibilities added, no problem. Some treks lasting less than a week are ideal for a very short Nepal holiday. But they can always be extended to include other activities and perhaps a bit of cultural touring if you only want to do a few days of walking.

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14
Days

Manaslu Circuit Trek

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Grade
Very Challenging
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Max Altitude
5135m

A classic circuit trek to an 8000-metre peak for the discerning, very capable Himalayan trekker in search of a quieter walking route through a genuine mountain wilderness over the Larkya La to the Marsyangdi

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13
Days

Best of the Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Grade
Challenging
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Max Altitude
5416m

One of the best-known of all classic Himalayan treks, this shorter version of the Annapurna Circuit follows the Marsyangdi Valley to Manang and crosses the challenging Thorung La to descend into the Upper Kali Gandaki Valley to then fly out from Jomsom to Pokhara.

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11
Days

Everest Highlights Trek

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
3860m

A short Everest Trek. Spectacular trekking in the realm of the Sherpa and the Everest region. Visit Namche Bazaar, Thyangboche Monastery, and follow sections of the Everest Base Camp trail. Great views of the summit of Everest, Lhotse, the iconic Ama Dablam, and more.

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8
Days

The Poon Hill Trek

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
3210m

The classic Himalayan sunrise and panoramic view point of Poon Hill. With just 5 days of walking, this is the ideal first time trek in Nepal to do, particularly if you're short on time too.

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12
Days

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

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Grade
Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude
4300m

Also known as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek or the ABC Trek. With improved road access this classic Nepal trek can now be done within a two-week Nepal holiday. Walk to Annapurna Base Camp on this most beautiful Himalayan experience.

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13
Days

Mustang Explorer

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
4280m

UPPER MUSTANG - Tour and Trek! A unique and innovative way to explore Mustang combining both illuminating day hikes on lesser-known trails with overland touring by jeep.

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11
Days

Phoksundo Lake Trek

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
3700m

A short Nepal "off the beaten track" trek that’s very, very sweet, heading up valley into “mythical” Dolpo and the Shey Phoksundo National Park to reach what must surely be the most scenic lake in Nepal.

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10
Days

Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
3210m

Trek through the beautiful Modi Khola beneath Annapurna and Fishtail to the classic Himalayan sunrise viewpoint of Poon Hill and across the Kali Gandaki Valley to Dhaulagiri.

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11
Days

Khopra Danda and Poon Hill Trek

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
3650m

Fantastic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Fishtail, along with some delightful ridge trekking featuring two classic Himalayan viewpoint locations, Poon Hill and Khopra Danda. A wonderful short Nepal trek.

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13
Days

Tsum Valley Trek

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Grade
Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude
3700m

Initially following the Manaslu Circuit Trek, you then take a detour and trek back in time to a hidden valley where a Tibetan way of life remains largely undisturbed and amongst glorious mountain scenery too.



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10
Days

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
4500m

A stunningly spectacular short Nepal trek that gets you so close to iconic Fishtail Peak you could almost “tickle” it. Stupendous views across to Annapurna, as well as a bit more “off the beaten track” too.

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11
Days

Everest Base Camp Heli-Trek

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Grade
Challenging
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Max Altitude
5500m

The classic trek to Everest Base Camp can now fit into a two-week trekking vacation. So, if Base Camp has always been your dream but time is not on your side, then here's the answer: You'll follow the classic trail to EBC and then fly to Kathmandu in just a matter of minutes in a private helicopter!

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7
Days

Annapurna & Fishtail Delights

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Grade
Easy / Moderate
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Max Altitude
2100m

Shorter and relatively easy walking days in the beautiful Modi Khola Valley, but without compromising stupendous views of the soaring peaks of the Annapurnas. Pass through colourful hill villages and meet the locals along the way.

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10
Days

The Langtang Trek

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Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude
4773m

A stunning short trek up through the spectacularly beautiful Langtang Valley, home of the red panda. Options to ascend Tsergo Ri or Kyanjin Ri view points too.

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11
Days

Gosainkund Lakes Trek

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Grade
Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude
4600m

Wonderful ridge trekking through the lesser-trodden Helambu region to sacred Gosainkund Lake and over the Lauribina La to Langtang.

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14
Days

Forbidden Mustang

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Grade
Challenging
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Max Altitude
4200m

UPPER MUSTANG - Just the name 'Mustang' fires the imagination. A wild, barren, and arid high mountain desert that's more 'Tibet' than Nepal. From Jomsom, you trek through this unforgiving yet incredible landscape over high passes to reach the legendary capital, Lo Manthang. Returning via a different route.

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13
Days

Tilicho Lake Trek

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Grade
Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude
4910m

Follow part of the famous Annapurna Circuit Trek before heading higher and higher into a wild mountain wilderness and the realm of the snow leopard to remote Tilicho Lake.

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15
Days

Short Kangchenjunga Trek (Circuit)

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Grade
Challenging
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Max Altitude
4730m

Explore lesser-travelled trails and wild, dramatic landscapes in the Kangchenjunga region. Cross remote high passes for great views of high peaks, including Everest, Makalu, and Jannu.



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13
Days

Secret Himalayas - Nar Phu

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Grade
Challenging
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Max Altitude
5320m

There is special, and then there is VERY SPECIAL. This trek into once forbidden but still restricted valleys and mountainscapes leads to the isolated villages of Phu and Nar. A glimpse into an unspoilt Tibetan way of life that is earned the hard and satisfying way



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9
Days

The Starlight Trek

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Grade
Moderate / Challenging
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Max Altitude
2800m

Off the beaten track, trek to not one but two hilltop Himalayan view points beneath Fishtail for outlandish views of the Himalayan giants of the Annapurna range, east to Manalsu, west to Dhaulagiri, and across Nepal to the Gangetic Plains.

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6
Days

Villages of the Kathmandu Valley

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Grade
Easy / Moderate
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Max Altitude
1800m

Explore timeless villages and the rural delights of the bucolic Kathmandu Valley. Easier walking and low altitude. See ancient temples at Panauti, Buddhism flourishing at spiritual Namobuddha, and Himalayan views at the Newari hill town of Dhulikel.

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4
Days

Kathmandu Valley Skyline Trek

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Grade
Easy / Moderate
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Max Altitude
2500m

Short, but very, very sweet. This mini-trek follows the ridge line that forms the rim of the Kathmandu Valley to classic view points from both Chisapani and Nagarkot before descending to mediaeval Bhaktapur. Extensive views of the Himalayan chain. Himalayan sunrises too.

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9
Days

Mustang Magic Luxury Lodge Trek

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Grade
Easy / Moderate
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Max Altitude
2900m

LOWER MUSTANG - Overnighting in the Annapurna Comfort Lodge, Kagbeni, and the Thasang Village Comfort Lodge. Discover the Tibetan part of Nepal and the Kali Gandaki Valley.

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11
Days

Everest Luxury Lodge Trek

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Grade
Moderate
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Max Altitude
3930m

There is no need to 'rough it' in basic teahouses to get views of Everest and trek in the land of the Sherpa. Stay in the best comfort lodges in the Everest region every night. Walk along part of the Everest Base Camp trail, visit Thyangboche Monastery, explore Namche Bazaar, and see Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.



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4
Days

Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek

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Grade
Easy / Moderate
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Max Altitude
2100m

Hiking in style in the Annapurna region and overnighting at the highest standard of trekking lodges in this part of the Himalaya. All the great views of Annapurna, Fishtail, and Hiunchuli are along the same Modi Khola trails, but with proper beds and private facilities every night.

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