Travel Guide
Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan a Himalayan trip: visas, permits, packing, costs, seasons and altitude, written by the team that has guided here since 1991.
01
Visa Information
Visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport, fees in USD, the online pre-form, extensions and exempt countries for 2026.
02
Packing Checklist
A layer-by-layer packing list for Everest, Annapurna and Manaslu treks, with what to rent in Kathmandu and current Thamel prices.
03
Permits and Rules 2026
New permit fees, the Everest permit increase, the guide requirement and solo trekking status, all in one place.
04
Trek Costs
What a Himalayan trek really costs in 2026: permits, flights, guides, porters, food, lodges, insurance and tips.
05
Best Trekking Season
Autumn, spring, winter and the rain-shadow routes that stay dry through the monsoon: when to go where.