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Best time to visit Nepal: a month by month guide
October, November and March to May are the best months for trekking and clear mountain views. Here is what every month is like, and which trips suit each season.
By Ananda Dhital · Updated 12 October 2026Costs and budgetsHow much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost?
Most travellers spend between about US$1,300 and US$2,500 on a guided 12 to 14 day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, before international flights. Here is where the money goes.
By Ananda Dhital · Updated 12 October 2026Treks and routesEverest Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp: which trek is right for you?
Everest Base Camp is higher, longer and more famous. Annapurna Base Camp is shorter, lower and needs no mountain flight. Here is how they compare.
By Ananda Dhital · Updated 12 October 2026