🏔️ Nepal: Kathmandu and the Annapurna Trek
Hiking on the roof of the world. Annapurna Base Camp or Poon Hill; mountain villages, tea houses and Himalayan views. Physical but accessible.
Visa status for this route
The itinerary below is the same for everyone. What changes is how your passport enters these countries.
Pick your passport to see your visa statusThe route, night by night (16 nights)
- 01
Kathmandu
3 nightsThe Durbar squares, Boudhanath stupa, Thamel; permits are sorted here.
- 02
Pokhara
2 nightsThe lakeside, paragliding, the trek gateway.
- 03
The Annapurna trek
9 nightsThe Poon Hill/ABC route; tea-house lodging, views above 4,000m.
- 04
Kathmandu return
2 nightsRest, shopping, the flight.
Best season
October–November, March–April (for the trek)
Getting around
Kathmandu–Pokhara flight/bus; a jeep to the trailhead; on foot after that.
What to know before you go
- —Ascend slowly against altitude sickness; limit your daily altitude gain.
- —A licensed guide/porter on the trek is both safety and support for the local economy.
- —October–November has the clearest views; avoid the monsoon (summer) and deep winter.
Important: this content is general information
Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.