Compare comfort, cost, ecology, and route options for Nepal's two main trekking styles.
Most popular routes — Everest, Annapurna, Langtang — are teahouse treks where lodges provide beds and hot meals. You carry only a daypack.
Camping treks suit remote areas like Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, or custom expeditions. They require more gear, staff, and budget but unlock trails with no lodge infrastructure.
Annapurna specialist who has completed the circuit over 40 times. Sita is known for thoughtful pacing, safety, and warm lodge relationships.
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TrekkingPermits, pacing, packing lists, and what to expect on the trail to the roof of the world.
TrekkingWhen to plan your Nepal trek for the best weather, views, and trail conditions.
TrekkingA shorter classic than EBC — reach the amphitheatre of Annapurna peaks through rhododendron forests and Gurung villages.
