14 years. Same mountains.
Long-form essays, gear tested at altitude, cultural dispatches from Nepal’s trekking corridors, and practical guides for every kind of traveler. Written by the people who walk these routes.
Mera Peak (6,476m) is Nepal's highest trekking peak and the most popular first 6,000m summit. The expedition takes 18 days, costs USD 2,200 to 3,500 guided, and has a success rate of 85-90%. Non-technical snow walk requiring crampons but no fixed ropes.
Island Peak (Imja Tse) is a 6,189m trekking peak in Nepal's Everest region, the most popular peak climb in Nepal. The expedition takes 18 days combined with EBC, costs USD 1,500 to 3,500 guided, and requires an NMA permit. Summit success rate is approximately 80%.
The Gokyo Cho La Pass trek is a 16-day circuit in Nepal's Everest region that combines the Gokyo Lakes, a glacier crossing of Cho La Pass (5,420m), Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar. The trek costs USD 1,300 to 1,775 guided, is rated difficult, and runs best in October or April.
The Gokyo Valley trek is a 12 to 15 day route in Nepal's Everest region that passes six turquoise glacial lakes, crosses the Ngozumpa Glacier (Nepal's largest), and climbs Gokyo Ri (5,357m) for views of four of the world's six highest peaks including Everest. It sees roughly one-fifth the trekker traffic of the classic Everest Base Camp route.
A fully guided Mardi Himal trek costs $550 to $750 per person for 7 to 11 days, covering permits, guide, porter, meals, accommodation, and local transport. Mountain Hawk Trek runs the 11-day package at $625 ($57 per day).
October and November are the best months to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Skies are clear, temperatures at 4,130m sit between -10 and 8 degrees Celsius, and the trail is dry.
Alles, was du vor einem Nepal Trek organisieren musst, in einer einzigen Checkliste: Flugbuchung, Visum, Impfungen, Versicherung, Fitness, Ausrüstung, Geld, Permits und was in den Rucksack gehört. Sortiert nach Zeitpunkt, von 6 Monaten vorher bis zum Abflugtag.
Du willst in Nepal trekken, bist dir aber nicht sicher, ob du fit genug bist, welcher Trek für Einsteiger taugt und was dich dort erwartet. Dieser Guide beantwortet alles: Fitnesslevel, Trekkingauswahl, Teahouse-Alltag, Höhenkrankheit, Ausrüstung, Vorbereitung und Buchung. Von der ersten Überlegung bis zum Abflug.
Eine Trekkingtour in Nepal kostet zwischen 1.500 und 5.000 EUR, je nachdem ob du über einen deutschen Veranstalter oder direkt bei einem lokalen Anbieter in Kathmandu buchst. Dieser Artikel schlüsselt jeden Posten auf: Permits, Guide, Träger, Unterkunft, Essen, Flüge und die versteckten Kosten, die in keinem Katalog stehen.