Walk the Himalaya with Episode Nepal
Small-group and private treks with local guides, honest pacing and permits handled before you fly.
Why trek with Episode Nepal
Restricted-area paperwork, small groups and crews we would send a friend with.
Permits, handled
TIMS, national park and restricted-area permits filed before you land — not in a Kathmandu scramble.
Small groups, real teahouses
Private or small-group departures so the trail stays a walk, not a procession.
Local mountain specialists
Guides who know the gorge, the pass day, and when turning around is the right call.
Looked-after crews
Porters and kitchen staff on fair wages, insurance and kit that actually fits the job.
Explore by region
Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Mustang and the quieter eastern valleys.
Best-selling treks
Classic Himalayan itineraries with acclimatisation built in, not bolted on.
Find your style
Teahouse treks, trekking peaks, culture, wildlife and easy valley days.
Why Episode Nepal?
Local, region-first specialists
We do not run twelve countries from a brochure. Our guides walk the same trails season after season — Budhi Gandaki gorges, Khumbu acclimatisation days, Mustang checkpoints — and know the permit rules (TIMS, RAP, MCAP, ACAP) inside out.
Permits handled, start to finish
Restricted areas such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang cannot be trekked without a licensed agency and the right paperwork. We arrange permits before you land so Kathmandu is a rest day, not an office queue.
Small groups, honest pacing
No mega-groups, no rushed pass days. We keep groups small and build rest days where the altitude actually asks for them, so Larkya La or Kala Patthar is a highlight, not a gamble.
Crews we would send family with
Porter loads, insurance and kit are part of the trip cost, not an afterthought. If the weather turns, we already have the backup — extra lodge night, flight buffer, or a helicopter conversation you should not have to invent at 5,000 metres.
More ways into the mountains
Shorter valleys, rain-shadow kingdoms and the classic high trails.
Planning a trek in Nepal?
Ask about permits, timing, fitness or route choices before you book. We reply directly — not through a call centre.
How we get you there
Private departures, permits, peak logistics and the unglamorous bits that make a trek work.
Trekkers, in their own words
What people say after the pass, the teahouse and the flight home.
“Quietly excellent guiding on EBC”
Our guide read the weather and our energy better than we did. Teahouses were booked, pacing was honest, and we never felt herded.
Hannah Cole
Everest Base Camp Trek“ABC with a small group that felt private”
Four of us, one guide, no rushing for photos at sunrise. The rhododendron forests in April were the surprise highlight.
Marcus Chen
Annapurna Base Camp Trek“Langtang was the right first Himalayan trek”
Close to Kathmandu, genuine village stays, and a team that treated the rebuilt valley with respect. We will be back for Manaslu.
Elena Rossi
Langtang Valley TrekField notes & trail stories
Permits, packing, seasons and how lodges actually work.
Trekking permits in Nepal, explained
Most treks need a TIMS card plus a national park or conservation permit. Restricted areas such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang add a...
Read moreHow to think about altitude on a Himalayan trek
Climb high, sleep low is more than a slogan. Build rest days into itineraries above 3,500 metres, drink more water than you think...
Read moreWhen to trek Nepal: seasons in plain language
October and November bring stable skies and busy teahouses. March to May adds rhododendron bloom and warmer nights. Winter is clea...
Read moreStay current on trails and permits
Seasonal conditions, permit rule changes and new departure dates — ask and we will send a straight answer.