Green Pastures Adventures · Route Collection

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begins with a route.

Short ridge walks around Pokhara, the classic Everest and Annapurna treks, and multi-week restricted-area routes in Dolpo and Kanchenjunga. Each route page lists the days, high point, permits, and how you get there.

Routes available
23
Permit tiers
4
Where we are based
Pokhara

All routes

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23 routes


Everest Base Camp

Khumbu

Everest Base Camp

15 days5,545mChallengingInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Our classic Everest trek, with acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche, a steady pace, and comfortable teahouses along the way.

Price guide

From $2,390+ per person • Partner listing $2,220

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, comfortable teahouses on the trail, porter support

Acclimatization days at Namche and Dingboche
Sherpa villages and monastery visits
Optional helicopter return and hotel upgrades
Spare days planned for Lukla flight delays
Annapurna Circuit

Annapurna

Annapurna Circuit

15 days5,416mChallengingInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Good for travelers who want plenty of variety: the scenery keeps changing, there are several places to start or finish, and parts of the route can be driven.

Price guide

From $2,190+ per person

Where you stay

Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels, comfortable teahouses around the circuit

Trip length can be adjusted by driving parts of the route
Thorong La crossing paced around the weather
Many different villages, cultures, and kinds of food
Easy to add a few rest days in Pokhara afterwards
Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna

Annapurna Base Camp

11 days4,130mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

A good choice for families, couples, and first-time trekkers in Nepal who want big mountain scenery in less time than Everest.

Price guide

From $1,680+ per person • Partner listing $1,260

Where you stay

Pokhara hotel, teahouses on the trail

Fits into a shorter holiday
A popular first Himalayan trek
Easy to add comfort upgrades
Pairs well with a wellness stay in Pokhara
Mardi Himal

Annapurna

Mardi Himal

7 days4,500mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Good if you want mountain views but have less time and a smaller budget. The trailhead is a short drive from Pokhara.

Price guide

From $990+ per person • Partner listing $1,250

Where you stay

Pokhara hotel, simple lodges along the ridge

Fits into about a week
Big mountain views within the first couple of trekking days
Easy to add paragliding, rafting, or a safari
A good first trek in Nepal if you are short on time
Langtang Valley

Langtang

Langtang Valley

10 days4,984mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Close to Kathmandu, with mountain villages, glaciers, the monastery at Kyanjin Gompa, and simple logistics.

Price guide

From $1,380+ per person • Partner listing $1,250

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, village teahouses

No domestic flight needed
Good for private groups and in the shoulder seasons
A good mix of village culture and mountain views
Works well as a first Nepal trek
Manaslu Circuit

Manaslu

Manaslu Circuit

16 days5,160mChallengingInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For travelers who want fewer crowds than Everest or Annapurna and Tibetan Buddhist villages along the way, with full guide and permit support.

Price guide

From $2,790+ per person

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, comfortable teahouses on the trail, permits arranged for you

A restricted area with fewer trekkers
Well suited to private guided groups
Quieter and more remote than the Everest and Annapurna treks
A good choice if you have trekked in Nepal before
Upper Mustang

Mustang

Upper Mustang

14 days4,230mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For travelers as interested in Mustang's villages, monasteries, and landscape as in mountain views.

Price guide

From $3,350+ per person • Partner listing $1,200

Where you stay

Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels, comfortable lodges on the route

Good in the monsoon, because it sits in the rain shadow
Plenty of time for culture on a private trip
Can be done as a mix of jeep travel and trekking
Canyons and cliffs that look nothing like the classic routes
Nar Phu Valley

Annapurna

Nar Phu Valley

13 days5,320mChallengingInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Best as a private trip for experienced hikers, or for travelers on their second visit to Nepal.

Price guide

From $2,650+ per person

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, basic teahouses, an experienced guide team

Time in remote villages that few trekkers reach
A good next step if you want to go beyond the main routes
Guides who can tell you about the history of the villages
Works well as a private trip
Gokyo Lakes & Renjo La

Khumbu

Gokyo Lakes & Renjo La

14 days5,360mChallengingInteractive map

Quieter trails than the base camp route, with lake views and the option of a helicopter flight out at the end.

Price guide

From $2,490+ per person

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, the more comfortable teahouses on the route

A very good route for photography
Fewer people than on the Everest Base Camp trail
Good for couples and private trekkers
Easy to add a helicopter sightseeing flight
Poon Hill & Ghorepani

Annapurna

Poon Hill & Ghorepani

5 days3,210mIntroductoryInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Good for families, older travelers, your first few days after a long flight, or adding some walking to a cultural tour.

Price guide

From $790+ per person • Partner listing $1,250

Where you stay

Pokhara lakeside hotel, comfortable lodges

Suits a wide range of ages and experience
Fits into a short Nepal trip
A low-risk first trek
Sunrise over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas
Kanchenjunga Circuit

Eastern Nepal

Kanchenjunga Circuit

23 days5,143mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For custom private trips, film crews, and experienced trekkers who want a truly remote route.

Price guide

From $4,790+ per person

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, then a full support team in remote country

Very few other trekkers
Long remote valleys and huge mountain scenery
Best done as a private guided trip
For experienced long-distance trekkers
Dolpo Culture Expedition

Dolpo

Dolpo Culture Expedition

18 days5,375mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

A private trip for travelers who want Dolpo's remote villages, high passes, and Tibetan-influenced culture.

Price guide

From $5,250+ per person

Where you stay

Simple lodges and camps, with a full support team

A part of Nepal that few travelers see
Good for film crews and custom private trips
Village life and wide high-mountain landscapes
For travelers who want something unusual
Karnali Rara & Dolpo Packages

Karnali

Karnali Rara & Dolpo Packages

22 days5,500mExpeditionInteractive map

Choose a Rara Lake trek or jeep tour, village stays around Jumla and the Sinja Valley, or a longer trip to Phoksundo Lake and Dolpo. Each one has its own route, length, and price.

Price guide

From $1,200+ per person

Where you stay

Hotels, homestays, lodges, or camping, depending on the trip you choose

Everest Three Passes

Khumbu

Everest Three Passes

20 days5,535mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For strong hikers who want more of the Everest region: higher passes, more variety, and fewer days retracing the same trail.

Price guide

From $3,200+ per person • Partner listing $3,200

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, teahouses, a pace set for long high days

Crosses the Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La
Much more variety than walking up and back the same way
For experienced hikers and private guided trips
A natural next step after Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes

Khumbu

Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes

18 days5,545mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For travelers who want base camp and the quieter Gokyo Lakes in one longer trip, with extra days for acclimatization.

Price guide

From $1,200+ per person • Partner listing $1,200

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, comfortable teahouses, extra acclimatization days

Everest Base Camp plus the Gokyo Lakes
More varied scenery than base camp alone
A good private trip for repeat visitors or fit first-timers
Good for trips focused on photography
Pikey Peak

Lower Everest

Pikey Peak

10 days4,065mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

A good mid-length option if you want Everest views without Lukla flights, very high altitude, or the standard base camp trail.

Price guide

From $2,000+ per person • Partner listing $2,000

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, simple village lodges

Sunrise views over several ranges, including Everest
Sherpa villages and monasteries
No Lukla flight
A good first or second trek in Nepal
Panchase Trek

Pokhara Highlands

Panchase Trek

4 days2,500mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Good for a relaxed private trip, a warm-up before a longer trek, or couples who want an easy start in the Himalaya.

Price guide

From $950+ per person • Partner listing $950

Where you stay

Pokhara hotel, village lodges

Close to Pokhara but still a real trek
Good for an easy trip or a few days of rest between bigger plans
Easy to add a wellness stay, a safari, or sightseeing
For travelers who prefer an easy rhythm to big altitude
Astam & Dhampus

Pokhara Highlands

Astam & Dhampus

3 days2,100mIntroductoryInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

An easy first trek for families, people new to walking in the mountains, or anyone adding a few village days around Pokhara.

Price guide

From $920+ per person • Partner listing $920

Where you stay

Pokhara hotel, village guesthouses

Quick to reach from Pokhara
A satisfying short trip if you prefer easy walking
Good for families and groups with mixed fitness
Fits well before or after a longer Nepal trip
Village to Village Homestay

Annapurna Foothills

Village to Village Homestay

4 days2,200mIntroductoryInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Good for travelers who want time in local communities, homestays hosted by women, and shorter walking days.

Price guide

Custom quote

Where you stay

Homestays and community lodges

Nights hosted by village communities
Good for women-led and family trips
A gentler alternative to the teahouse treks
A good cultural trip when you are short on time
Salt Trade Route

Mustang Gateway

Salt Trade Route

9 days3,800mModerateInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

Good if you want a trek with its own history and culture, in a manageable number of days, away from the busiest Annapurna trails.

Price guide

From $1,290+ per person • Partner listing $1,290

Where you stay

Pokhara hotel, lodges on the Mustang side

Villages along an old trade route
A visit to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site
Dry Mustang scenery without the Upper Mustang permit fee
Flexible length and transport
Lower Dolpo Trek

Dolpo

Lower Dolpo Trek

16 days5,310mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For travelers who want Dolpo's remoteness and the scenery around Phoksundo Lake without the hardest expedition grade.

Price guide

Custom quote

Where you stay

Remote lodges and camping support

A remote corner of western Nepal that few trekkers visit
Phoksundo Lake and views from the high passes
Good for serious private groups and documentary travelers
An easier way into Dolpo than the longest routes
Tsum Valley & Manaslu

Manaslu

Tsum Valley & Manaslu

19 days5,106mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

For travelers who want Tsum's monasteries and village life as well as the big mountain scenery of the Manaslu Circuit.

Price guide

Custom quote

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, remote teahouses, extra guide support

Tsum Valley culture plus the Manaslu Circuit
Restricted-area permits keep the trails quiet
Good for trekkers who have been to Nepal before
A serious trek with few other people on the trail
Tilicho Lake & Annapurna Massif

Annapurna

Tilicho Lake & Annapurna Massif

18 days5,416mExpeditionInteractive map
Partner itinerary notes

A longer, harder Annapurna trip for trekkers who want the full circuit plus a high lake.

Price guide

Custom quote

Where you stay

Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels, teahouses at altitude

A high side trip to Tilicho Lake
A high lake and a high pass on the same trip
A good choice if you are already drawn to the Annapurna Circuit
Varied and demanding mountain days
Everest Base Camp

Route preview

Khumbu

Everest Base Camp

Walk up the Khumbu through Sherpa villages and past Tengboche monastery to Everest Base Camp, then climb Kala Patthar for sunrise over Everest.

About this trek

Our classic Everest trek, with acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche, a steady pace, and comfortable teahouses along the way.

Best season

Mar-May · Oct-Nov

Access

Kathmandu-Lukla flight

Stay style

Kathmandu hotel, comfortable teahouses on the trail, porter support

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At a glance

Partner itinerary notesInteractive map

Price guide

From $2,390+ per person • Partner listing $2,220

Where you stay

Kathmandu hotel, comfortable teahouses on the trail, porter support

Trip planning

See the route on the map before you choose.

Trip length

15 days, paced around a 5,545m high point.

Permits

Sagarmatha National Park · Khumbu Pasang Lhamu fee

Getting there

Kathmandu-Lukla flight · Optional helicopter return

Price note

Our price starts at $2,390 per person. A partner operator lists a similar trek from $2,220. The final price depends on your dates, group size, and what you want included.

Route map

Everest Base Camp

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Loading the terrain, the route line, and the numbered stops.

About the route

Lukla to Kala Patthar

The classic Khumbu route, climbing from Lukla through Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to Kala Patthar. The last stop marked on the map is Kala Patthar, at 5,545 m.

Along the route

Stop 1 of 60%
From Lukla
0 km
Whole route
~40 km

Elevation profile

Kala Patthar · 5,545 m

Start · Lukla
2,860 m
Highest point
↑ 5,545 m
Net climb
2,685 m

This section

Lukla to Namche Bazaar

Est. distance
13 km
Stop type
Day stop
15 days
Duration
5,545m
Max altitude
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Best seasons
$2,390+
Starting rate

Permits and access

Permits
Sagarmatha National Park, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu fee
Access
Kathmandu-Lukla flight, Optional helicopter return
Stay style
Kathmandu hotel, comfortable teahouses on the trail, porter support

Customize your trip

helicopter
Fly back from Gorak Shep or Lobuche instead of walking down, which saves 3-4 days.
flight
We book the Lukla flights and keep spare days in the plan in case the weather delays them.
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Behind you

Lukla is where the mapped route begins.

Still ahead

About 40 km to Kala Patthar, with 5 more stops to go.

What this stop is like

You land on a short mountain runway. Flights here depend on the weather, so the plan includes spare days. Next: Namche Bazaar.

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