Experiences
Not everyone has two weeks. These are the trips that fit around a shorter visit, a family who do not all want to walk, or the days either side of a trek — and the treks that are short enough to belong here too.
Short Treks
Treks that fit inside a week. Lower, warmer and far less committing than a base-camp route, but still real trail days with real views - and no need to spend two weeks away from work.
First-time trekkers, anyone with limited leave, and travellers who want the walking without the altitude protocol.Base Camp Treks
The long routes to the foot of the big mountains. Two weeks or more, sustained altitude, and the pacing that makes it safe rather than the pacing that makes it fast.
Walkers comfortable with consecutive long days who want the mountain that made Nepal famous.Lakes
Routes built around high glacial lakes rather than a summit view. Quieter than the base-camp trails, and often the better walk.
Trekkers who have done a base camp and want somewhere with fewer people on it.Cultural Tours
Trips built around the people and the buildings rather than the terrain: temple towns, craft workshops, festivals and the living cities of the valley.
Travellers who read the guidebook chapter on history first.