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Trekking in Nepal is not a single route to “the Himalaya in general”. The Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Makalu and Kanchenjunga regions differ in their logistics, their altitude profiles, the standard of their lodges and what they ask of the walker. It is better to choose a programme by your experience and the time you have than by a photograph of the main summit.<\/p>\n

Everest: infrastructure you can understand, and real altitude<\/h2>\n

The classic way to base camp begins after the flight to Lukla and runs through Namche Bazaar. It works as a first serious Himalayan trek if you are well prepared, but it remains a high-altitude route lasting many days. The version by way of Gokyo adds a second valley and the high Cho La pass, so it calls for more in reserve.<\/p>\n

The basic version is published on the page for the trek to Everest Base Camp<\/a>. The shortened programme and the VIP format change the logistics or the service, not the physical laws of altitude.<\/p>\n

Annapurna: a circular route and a changing landscape<\/h2>\n

The Annapurna Circuit is valued for the way it moves between valleys, villages and natural zones. Its main altitude hurdle is the Thorong La pass. Versions with Tilicho Lake add a section of their own and should not be treated as a free extension of the ordinary circuit. What you need to compare is the altitude of each night and the days you have in hand, not just the total length.<\/p>\n

Manaslu: remoteness and simpler living<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Manaslu Circuit goes around the massif by way of the Budhi Gandaki valley and the Larke La pass. There are fewer visitors here, but the infrastructure is thinner and you depend more on overland logistics. This route suits someone with experience of several walking days in a row and a calm attitude to simple lodges.<\/p>\n

Makalu and Kanchenjunga: routes for the experienced trekker<\/h2>\n

The Barun valley and the Kanchenjunga areas call for more self-sufficiency. The nights may be simpler, the drives longer and the chance of replacing a service quickly smaller. People choose these programmes for the remoteness and the scale of the area, not as a cheap substitute for Everest.<\/p>\n

How to compare programmes<\/h2>\n