Nepal is one of the world's premier trekking destinations, offering an incredible variety of trails through the majestic Himalayas. From the legendary Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Circuit to the peaceful Langtang Valley and remote Manaslu region, every journey provides breathtaking mountain views, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural experiences.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal's most rewarding journeys, leading you into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, an amphitheater of towering peaks including Annapurna I, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna. This 16-day package takes you from Zurich to the foot of the world's tenth-highest mountain and back, combining classic Himalayan trekking with the cultural charm of Kathmandu and the lakeside beauty of Pokhara. After your flight from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll transfer to Pokhara by tourist bus before beginning the trek from Birethanti. The trail climbs steadily through Gurung and Magar villages, terraced farmland, and rhododendron and oak forests, passing through Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Tadapani. A pre-dawn excursion to Poon Hill rewards trekkers with a sweeping panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges at sunrise. From there, the route continues through Sinuwa and Deurali, gradually revealing the dramatic cliffs and hanging glaciers that guard the Annapurna Sanctuary, before finally reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m, encircled by some of the highest mountains on Earth. The return journey descends through Bamboo, Jhinu Danda (known for its natural hot springs), and Syauli Bazaar before driving back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. Throughout the trek, accommodation is in comfortable teahouses and guesthouses, offering a warm and authentic mountain experience alongside the local Gurung and Magar communities, while nights in Kathmandu are spent in a quality 4-star hotel and nights in Pokhara in a comfortable 3-star hotel. Rounding out the trip, a final day in Kathmandu allows for sightseeing and relaxation before your international departure back to Zurich. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a fit beginner seeking a genuine high-altitude adventure, this itinerary offers a well-paced, unforgettable route into one of the most spectacular corners of the Himalayas.
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The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the great classic long-distance treks of the Himalayas, taking you on a spectacular loop around the Annapurna massif through an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, climates, and cultures. This 18-day package journeys from Zurich to Kathmandu and deep into the mountains of central Nepal, crossing the formidable Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m before descending into the sacred valley of Muktinath and looping back through the Kali Gandaki region. After arriving in Kathmandu, you'll drive by private tourist vehicle to Dharapani to begin trekking. The route climbs steadily through Chame, Upper Pisang, and Ngawal, with the landscape shifting from lush forest and terraced fields to the high, dry, Tibetan-influenced villages of the Manang valley. A dedicated acclimatization day at Manang allows time to adjust to the altitude while taking in panoramic views of Annapurna II and Gangapurna. From Manang, the trail continues through Yak Kharka and Thorong Phedi, setting up for the demanding crossing of Thorong La Pass, the trek's highest and most dramatic point, before descending to the temple town of Muktinath. From Muktinath, you'll drive via Jomsom to Tatopani, where a rest day at the natural hot springs offers a well-earned chance to recover. The final stretch of trekking climbs back up to Ghorepani, with an early-morning excursion to Poon Hill for sweeping sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, before descending to Birethanti and driving to Pokhara. From Pokhara, you'll return to Kathmandu for a final night before your international departure. Combining high-altitude adventure, rich Gurung, Manangi, and Thakali culture, and some of the most varied scenery of any trek in Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit is a genuinely rewarding challenge for well-prepared, adventurous trekkers.
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The Dudh Kunda Camping Trek is a rare opportunity to explore one of the most untouched corners of the greater Everest region, far from the busy trails of the Khumbu. Bordering the Everest region to the north, this remote trek leads through the traditional Sherpa homeland of the Solu district, offering genuine cultural immersion with far fewer trekkers on the trail. The journey centers on Dudh Kunda, a sacred alpine lake resting at the foot of Mount Numbur and Mount Karyelung, revered by both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims and the site of a major festival held every July or August on the full moon. This 17-day package takes you from Zurich to Kathmandu, where you'll stay in a quality 4-star hotel, followed by a short flight to the mountain airstrip at Phaplu, where the trek begins. From here, the route winds through dense pine and rhododendron forest, high ridgelines, and traditional Sherpa villages, passing ancient monasteries and prayer walls along the way, with regular views of Mount Everest, Thamserku, Mera Peak, and Kanchenjunga opening up from the higher viewpoints. The trail leads through Ratnange Danda, Chyangmiteng, Kemje, Taksindu, and Lhuksindo before reaching Saharsa Beni, the base for a rewarding day hike up to the holy waters of Dudh Kunda Lake at 4,650 m, encircled by high Himalayan peaks and grazed by local yak herds. The return route offers a rewarding variation, descending through Yak Kharka to the prosperous village of Junbesi, home to a school built by Sir Edmund Hillary, before climbing to Pikey Peak Base Camp and summiting Pikey Peak for one of the finest panoramic sunrise views in the entire region. The trek concludes back in Phaplu, followed by a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Combining sacred pilgrimage sites, authentic Sherpa hospitality, and genuinely off-the-beaten-path Himalayan scenery, this camping-based adventure is ideal for experienced trekkers seeking a quieter, more traditional alternative to the classic Everest and Annapurna routes.
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The Everest Three Passes Trek is the ultimate challenge in the Khumbu region, combining the classic Everest Base Camp route with the crossing of three of the highest and most spectacular trekking passes in the world: Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La. This 22-day package takes you from Zurich deep into Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a demanding but immensely rewarding circuit that reaches Everest Base Camp itself, the summit of Kala Patthar, and the turquoise lakes of the Gokyo Valley. After flying from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll take a short mountain flight to Lukla (with an alternative overland option via Manthali/Ramechhap) to begin trekking through the heart of Sherpa country. The route climbs steadily through Phakding and the bustling trading hub of Namche Bazaar, with a dedicated acclimatization day and side hike to the Everest View Hotel, before continuing through Tengboche, Dingboche, and Chhukung, with a further acclimatization hike to Nangkartsang Peak along the way. From Chhukung, the trek crosses its first major pass, Kongma La at 5,535 m, descending to Lobuche before continuing to the emotional highlights of Everest Base Camp and the sunrise viewpoint of Kala Patthar at 5,555 m, the highest point of the entire journey. From Lobuche, the route continues to Dzongla and crosses the technical Cho La Pass at 5,368 m into the stunning Gokyo Valley, home to a chain of glacial lakes and the viewpoint of Gokyo Ri, offering one of the finest panoramas in the Himalayas, including four of the world's six highest peaks. A third and final high-altitude crossing, Renjo La at 5,340 m, leads down to Lunden and Thame before rejoining the main trail back through Namche Bazaar to Lukla. Combining three demanding mountain passes, the iconic Everest Base Camp, and the beautiful Gokyo Lakes, this trek is designed for well-prepared, experienced trekkers seeking the most complete and challenging trekking adventure the Everest region has to offer.
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The Everest Base Camp Trek is the most iconic trekking journey in the world, leading you into the heart of the Khumbu region to stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain. This 17-day package takes you from Zurich to Kathmandu and into Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, following the same legendary trail once walked by the earliest Everest expeditions on their way to the summit. After flying from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll take a short mountain flight to Lukla (with an alternative overland option via Manthali/Ramechhap) to begin trekking through the heart of Sherpa country. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River through Phakding before climbing to the bustling trading hub of Namche Bazaar, with a dedicated acclimatization day and side hike to the Everest View Hotel. From there, the route continues through Tengboche, home to the region's most famous monastery, and on to Dingboche, with a further acclimatization hike to Nangkartsang Peak to help your body adjust to the thinning air. The trail then presses on through Lobuche toward the true highlight of the journey: Everest Base Camp itself at 5,364 m, set beside the tumbling icefall of the Khumbu Glacier, followed the next morning by a pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar at 5,555 m, widely regarded as the finest viewpoint of Mount Everest anywhere in the region and the highest point of the entire trip. From here, the return journey descends through Pheriche, Namche Bazaar, and back to Lukla, retracing the route through some of the most spectacular high-altitude scenery in the world. After flying back to Kathmandu, a final day allows for sightseeing and relaxation before your international departure back to Zurich. Combining an unforgettable Himalayan adventure with genuine Sherpa culture and hospitality, this is the trek that has drawn adventurous travelers to Nepal for generations.
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The Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most complete and rewarding journeys through the Khumbu region, combining the turquoise glacial lakes of the Gokyo Valley with the iconic trail to Everest Base Camp, linked by a crossing of the dramatic Cho La Pass. This 20-day package takes you from Zurich deep into Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a route that reveals a far broader picture of the Everest region than the classic Base Camp trail alone. After flying from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll take a short mountain flight to Lukla (with an alternative overland option via Manthali/Ramechhap) to begin trekking through Sherpa country. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding before climbing to Namche Bazaar, with a dedicated acclimatization day and side hike to the Everest View Hotel. From Namche, the route branches toward Gokyo, climbing through Dole and Machherma to reach the string of sacred glacial lakes at Gokyo village, with a further ascent to the summit of Gokyo Ri, offering one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Himalayas, including four of the world's six highest peaks. From Gokyo, the trek crosses the demanding Cho La Pass at 5,368 m via Thangna, rejoining the classic Everest Base Camp route at Dzongla and continuing through Lobuche to the true highlight of the journey: Everest Base Camp itself, followed the next morning by a pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar, the highest point of the entire trip and widely regarded as the finest viewpoint of Mount Everest in the region. From here, the return journey descends through Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, and back to Lukla. After flying back to Kathmandu, a final day allows for sightseeing and relaxation before your international departure back to Zurich. Combining alpine lakes, a genuine high-mountain pass crossing, and the emotional milestone of Base Camp, this trek is ideal for well-prepared trekkers seeking a richer, more varied alternative to the standard Everest Base Camp route.
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The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most rewarding short treks in Nepal, offering a genuine taste of the Annapurna Himalayas without the length or altitude demands of a longer expedition. This 11-day package takes you from Zurich to the traditional Gurung and Magar villages of the Annapurna foothills, culminating in one of the most celebrated sunrise viewpoints in the entire country: Poon Hill, at 3,210 m. After flying from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll transfer to Pokhara by tourist bus before driving to Birethanti to begin trekking. The trail climbs through terraced farmland and forest to the Magar village of Ulleri, continuing through increasingly lush rhododendron and oak forest to the ridge-top village of Ghorepani. A pre-dawn hike rewards trekkers with sweeping panoramic views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill, before the trail continues on to Tadapani and the large, culturally rich Gurung settlement of Ghandruk, renowned for its traditional architecture and mountain views. From Ghandruk, the route descends to Syauli Bazaar before driving back to Pokhara, followed by a return journey to Kathmandu, where a comfortable 4-star hotel awaits before your international departure. Throughout the trek, accommodation is in welcoming local guesthouses, offering an authentic, low-key mountain experience alongside genuine Himalayan hospitality. Ideal for first-time trekkers, families, and travelers with limited time, this trek combines classic Annapurna scenery, gentle daily walking, and one of the finest sunrise mountain panoramas in Nepal, all within a well-paced and accessible itinerary.
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The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal's most rewarding restricted-area treks, circling the eighth-highest mountain in the world through remote valleys, ancient Tibetan-influenced villages, and dramatic high-altitude terrain far from the more crowded trails of Everest and Annapurna. This 20-day package takes you from Zurich into the Gorkha region, following the Budhi Gandaki River deep into the Manaslu Conservation Area before crossing the demanding Larkya La Pass at 5,160 m and descending into the Annapurna region. After flying from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll drive by private tourist vehicle to Machha Khola via Soti Khola to begin trekking. The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki gorge through Jagat, Deng, and Namrung, with the landscape shifting from subtropical forest to increasingly high, dry, Tibetan-influenced terrain as you approach Lho and Samagaon, set beneath the towering south face of Mount Manaslu. A dedicated acclimatization day at Samagaon includes a hike to the turquoise waters of Birendra Lake and up to Manaslu Base Camp at 4,895 m, offering an extraordinary close-up view of the mountain itself. From Samagaon, the route continues through the remote, high-altitude villages of Samdo and Dharmasala, setting up for the crossing of Larkya La Pass, the trek's highest and most demanding point, before descending to Bimthang and continuing down through Goa and Taal into the Marsyangdi valley, where the trail rejoins the Annapurna region. From Jagat, the journey continues by road via the picturesque hillside town of Bandipur before returning to Kathmandu, where a rest day allows for sightseeing before your international departure. Combining remote Himalayan scenery, genuine Tibetan Buddhist culture, and a serious high-altitude pass crossing, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is an excellent choice for experienced trekkers seeking a quieter, more authentic alternative to the classic Annapurna and Everest routes.
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The Langtang Valley Trek is one of the most accessible and rewarding high-altitude journeys in Nepal, leading into a beautiful glacier-carved valley just north of Kathmandu, often described as the "valley of glaciers." This 12-day package takes you from Zurich into Langtang National Park, home to dramatic mountain scenery, dense rhododendron forest, and the unique Tamang culture of the region, all within a shorter timeframe than the longer treks of the Everest or Annapurna regions. After flying from Zurich to Kathmandu, you'll drive by private tourist vehicle to Syabru Besi, the gateway to the Langtang Valley, to begin trekking. The trail follows the Langtang Khola upstream through dense forest to Lama Hotel, continuing on to Langtang village, a settlement rebuilt after the devastating 2015 earthquake and now a testament to the resilience of the local Tamang community. From here, the route climbs to Kyanjin Gompa, a small monastery settlement set beneath the towering peaks of Langtang Lirung, where a dedicated acclimatization and exploration day allows time to soak in the high-altitude scenery, visit the local monastery and cheese factory, and simply enjoy the tranquility of this remote Himalayan valley. The return journey retraces the trail back through Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi, before driving back to Kathmandu for a final night before your international departure. Throughout the trek, accommodation is in welcoming local guesthouses, offering a genuine, low-key mountain experience alongside the warm hospitality of the Tamang and Sherpa communities who call this valley home. Combining spectacular mountain views, rich cultural encounters, and a shorter, more accessible itinerary than many other Himalayan treks, the Langtang Valley Trek is an excellent choice for travelers seeking a genuine high-altitude adventure within a more compact timeframe.
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