Nepal treks: Routes, Culture and Mountain Landscapes

Nepal has so many famous trails that choosing one can feel strangely stressful. Every route looks incredible online, and an hour of scrolling usually leaves you more confused than when you started. Here’s the thing, though: these four treks aren’t different versions of the same trip.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a short, focused walk into a ring of giant peaks. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is quieter, rougher and strongly Tibetan in feel. The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a long cross-section of the country.

The Everest Three Pass Trek is the tough one, made for people who want serious altitude…