# Episode Nepal

> Small-group and private trips with local specialists, clear inclusions and a person to call when the plan moves.

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## Trips & treks

### Chitwan Jungle Safari
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/chitwan-jungle-safari
3 days · from $390 · difficulty: Easy · region: Chitwan · category: Wildlife

Two nights in the Terai for jeep safari, a river boat and a lodge that does not pretend to be a five-star in the jungle.

**Highlights:** Jeep safari, dugout canoe, Tharu cultural evening

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Duration: 3 days
- Style: Jungle lodge
- Difficulty: Easy

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Arrive Sauraha (150 m)
  Drive or fly in. Short village walk and a briefing with the naturalist.
- Day 2: Jeep safari (150 m)
  Dawn into the park. Rhino are likely; tiger is luck, not a promise.
- Day 3: River canoe and depart (150 m)
  Birds and crocodiles on the water, then the road or flight back.
- Day 4: Optional extra safari (150 m)
  Add a night if you want a second jeep slot in a different sector.
- Day 5: Buffer / travel (150 m)
  Used when you combine Chitwan with a trek or a Pokhara stay.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: October–March for cooler days and better sightings.

**FAQs:**
- Q: When is the best time to go?
  A: October–March for cooler days and better sightings.
- Q: Can this be run privately?
  A: Yes — ask when you enquire and we will price a private departure.

### Upper Mustang Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/upper-mustang-trek
12 days · from $2250 · difficulty: Moderate · region: Mustang · category: Cultural Tours

Walk and jeep the ancient kingdom of Lo to the walled city of Lo Manthang, with cave monasteries and desert light.

**Highlights:** Kagbeni, Chele, Ghami, Lo Manthang, Jomsom

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Jomsom / Pokhara
- Max altitude: 4,200 m
- Style: Lodge
- Difficulty: Moderate

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni (2800 m)
  Early flight or drive up the Kali Gandaki, then a short walk to Kagbeni.
- Day 2: Kagbeni to Chele (3050 m)
  Enter the restricted area; the landscape turns to eroded cliffs.
- Day 3: Chele to Geling (3570 m)
  High desert trails and apple country around Geling.
- Day 4: Lo Manthang (3810 m)
  Arrive at the walled city; afternoon in the royal palace square.
- Day 5: Chhoser caves and return (3810 m)
  Day trip to sky caves, then begin the journey south toward Jomsom.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.
- Upper Mustang permit: Restricted-area permit for the Lo region, issued before travel.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: March–November, including monsoon.

**FAQs:**
- Q: Is this trek possible in monsoon?
  A: Yes — Mustang sits in the rain shadow. It is one of the better summer options in Nepal.
- Q: How much is driving versus walking?
  A: The road now reaches Lo Manthang. We still walk the old trails between lodges; jeeps cover the longest dusty stretches.

### Island Peak Climb
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/island-peak-climb
18 days · from $2890 · difficulty: Very Strenuous · region: Everest · category: Peak Climbing

A guided ascent of Imja Tse after the classic Khumbu approach, with fixed ropes, a climbing sherpa and an honest turn-around time.

**Highlights:** Chhukung, Island Peak Base Camp, Imja Tse summit, Kongma La option

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Kathmandu / Lukla
- Duration: 18 days
- Style: Teahouse + high camp
- Difficulty: Very Strenuous

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2610 m)
  Fly into the Khumbu and start the approach on a gentle riverside trail.
- Day 2: Namche acclimatisation (3440 m)
  The same rest day as EBC — the climb is not a reason to skip it.
- Day 3: Chhukung (4730 m)
  Leave the EBC trail and follow the Imja valley to the last proper lodge.
- Day 4: Island Peak Base Camp (5200 m)
  Short walk, glacier briefing, and an early night.
- Day 5: Summit and descend (6189 m)
  Pre-dawn start on fixed ropes. Turn-around time is non-negotiable.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.
- Climbing sherpa and group gear: Fixed ropes, tents at high camp and a climbing guide on summit day.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: April–May and October–November.

**FAQs:**
- Q: When is the best time to go?
  A: April–May and October–November.
- Q: Can this be run privately?
  A: Yes — ask when you enquire and we will price a private departure.

### Everest Base Camp Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/everest-base-camp-trek
14 days · from $1650 · difficulty: Strenuous · region: Everest · category: Trekking

The classic walk to the foot of Everest via Namche, Tengboche and Gorak Shep, with a Kala Patthar sunrise if weather allows.

**Highlights:** Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Kathmandu
- Max altitude: 5,545 m
- Style: Teahouse
- Difficulty: Strenuous

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2610 m)
  Fly to the Khumbu and walk a gentle riverside trail to the first lodge night.
- Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
  Enter Sagarmatha National Park and climb the steep last hour into Namche.
- Day 3: Namche acclimatisation (3440 m)
  Optional hike towards Everest View Hotel, then a free afternoon in town.
- Day 4: Namche to Tengboche (3860 m)
  Contour to the ridge monastery with Ama Dablam filling the skyline.
- Day 5: Base Camp and Kala Patthar (5545 m)
  Walk the glacier moraine to EBC, then climb Kala Patthar for the classic sunrise (itinerary may split these across two days in the field).

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.
- Domestic flights: Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu as per itinerary, weather allowing.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: October–November and March–May.
- Group size: Private or small group, typically 2–12 guests.

**FAQs:**
- Q: Do I need previous trekking experience?
  A: Fitness matters more than technical skill. Long hill days with a daypack are the best training.
- Q: What happens if Lukla is cancelled?
  A: We rebook the next flight or discuss a helicopter option. Buffer time in Kathmandu is built into the programme.

### Langtang Valley Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/langtang-valley-trek
8 days · from $890 · difficulty: Moderate · region: Langtang · category: Trekking

A shorter Himalayan valley trek with cheese factories, rebuilt villages and a glacier viewpoint at Kyanjin Ri.

**Highlights:** Syabrubesi, Langtang village, Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Kathmandu
- Max altitude: 4,773 m
- Style: Teahouse
- Difficulty: Moderate

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460 m)
  A long but scenic road day into the Langtang National Park gateway.
- Day 2: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2470 m)
  Follow the Langtang Khola through forest alive with langur in the morning.
- Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430 m)
  The valley opens; prayer walls and new lodges mark the rebuilt settlement.
- Day 4: Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin Ri (4773 m)
  Acclimatise with a cheese-factory visit and an optional peak-hour climb.
- Day 5: Return towards Syabrubesi (1460 m)
  Retrace the river trail with tired legs and a lighter pack.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Access: No domestic flight required — jeep from Kathmandu.

**FAQs:**
- Q: Is the road rough?
  A: Yes. We use private jeeps and stop for tea; it is still a full day each way.
- Q: Can we add Gosaikunda?
  A: Yes as a longer variant. Ask when you book — it needs extra days and a higher pass.

### Annapurna Base Camp Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/annapurna-base-camp-trek
11 days · from $1190 · difficulty: Moderate · region: Annapurna · category: Trekking

A week-plus walk through Gurung villages and bamboo forest into the Annapurna Sanctuary, sleeping at the foot of Hiunchuli and Fang.

**Highlights:** Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Annapurna Sanctuary

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Pokhara
- Max altitude: 4,130 m
- Style: Teahouse
- Difficulty: Moderate

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Pokhara to Nayapul, trek to Ghandruk (1940 m)
  Drive out of the lakeside and climb into a stone Gurung village.
- Day 2: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170 m)
  Ridge walking with Machhapuchhre appearing and disappearing in cloud.
- Day 3: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310 m)
  Steep stone steps down to the Modi Khola, then forest to Bamboo.
- Day 4: Bamboo to Deurali (3230 m)
  The valley narrows; avalanche-prone stretches are crossed early.
- Day 5: Annapurna Base Camp and descent (4130 m)
  Walk into the sanctuary at dawn, then begin the walk out.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: March–May for bloom; October–November for views.

**FAQs:**
- Q: Is Poon Hill included?
  A: Yes on the standard itinerary via Ghorepani, unless you prefer a faster sanctuary-only variant.
- Q: Can this be done in monsoon?
  A: The trail is open but leeches and cloud are likely. We usually recommend autumn or spring.

### Upper Dolpo Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/upper-dolpo-trek
18 days · from $2790 · difficulty: Strenuous · region: Dolpo · category: Cultural Tours

Shey Gompa, Phoksundo’s turquoise water and high passes into a rain-shadow culture that still trades toward Tibet.

**Highlights:** Phoksundo Lake, Shey Gompa, Kang La, Jomsom exit option

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Nepalgunj / Juphal
- Duration: 18 days
- Style: Camping
- Difficulty: Strenuous

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Fly Nepalgunj to Juphal, trek to Dunai (2140 m)
  A short flight and a first camp by the river.
- Day 2: Toward Phoksundo (3600 m)
  Pine forest giving way to the lake’s famous colour.
- Day 3: Phoksundo rest (3600 m)
  Walk the shore, visit the monastery, sleep beside the water.
- Day 4: Kang La toward Shey (5350 m)
  A high, cold pass day into inner Dolpo.
- Day 5: Shey Gompa (4340 m)
  Crystal Mountain and a monastery that still feels far from a road.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.
- Upper Dolpo permit: Restricted-area permit plus camping crew, kitchen and pack animals.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: May–October; monsoon is usable in the rain shadow.

**FAQs:**
- Q: When is the best time to go?
  A: May–October; monsoon is usable in the rain shadow.
- Q: Can this be run privately?
  A: Yes — ask when you enquire and we will price a private departure.

### Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/kanchenjunga-base-camp-trek
22 days · from $2490 · difficulty: Strenuous · region: Kanchenjunga · category: Trekking

A long eastern Nepal approach to the north and south base camps of the third-highest mountain, with rhododendron forest and few other groups.

**Highlights:** Ghunsa, Pangpema, Ramche, Sele La

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Taplejung
- Duration: 22 days
- Style: Teahouse / camping mix
- Difficulty: Strenuous

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Fly to Bhadrapur, drive to Taplejung (1820 m)
  A long transfer day into Nepal’s far east.
- Day 2: Into the Tamur valley (1600 m)
  Cardamom fields and the first real walking day.
- Day 3: Ghunsa (3595 m)
  Tibetan-influenced village and the last comfortable lodge before the north side.
- Day 4: Pangpema (north base camp) (5140 m)
  The Kanchenjunga wall at close range. Rest and photographs, then back.
- Day 5: Cross toward the south side (4290 m)
  Sele La if weather allows; the itinerary flexes for snow.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.
- Restricted-area permit: Kanchenjunga RAP arranged before you leave Kathmandu.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: April–May and October–November.

**FAQs:**
- Q: When is the best time to go?
  A: April–May and October–November.
- Q: Can this be run privately?
  A: Yes — ask when you enquire and we will price a private departure.

### Manaslu Circuit Trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/manaslu-circuit-trek
16 days · from $1890 · difficulty: Strenuous · region: Manaslu · category: Trekking

A full circuit of Manaslu crossing Larkya La, with Tibetan-influenced villages and a restricted-area permit.

**Highlights:** Jagat, Samagaon, Manaslu Base Camp side trip, Larkya La

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Soti Khola / Dharapani
- Max altitude: 5,106 m
- Style: Teahouse
- Difficulty: Strenuous

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Drive to Soti Khola (700 m)
  Leave the Kathmandu valley for the Budi Gandaki trailhead.
- Day 2: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930 m)
  Hot, humid riverside walking with suspension bridges.
- Day 3: Into the restricted area (1340 m)
  Permits are checked; the valley walls steepen.
- Day 4: Samagaon rest day (3530 m)
  Optional hike towards Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa.
- Day 5: Larkya La to Bimthang (5106 m)
  Pre-dawn pass crossing with a long descent to Bimthang pastures.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.
- Restricted-area permit: Manaslu RAP plus MCAP and ACAP as required, arranged by us.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Permit: Minimum two trekkers on the RAP. Solo travellers can join a departure.

**FAQs:**
- Q: Why is a guide mandatory?
  A: The restricted-area rules require a licensed agency and guide. Independent trekking is not permitted.
- Q: How hard is Larkya La?
  A: It is a long, cold day on scree, not a technical climb. Fitness and a pre-dawn start matter.

### Kathmandu Valley Day Tour
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/kathmandu-valley-day-tour
1 days · from $95 · difficulty: Easy · region: Kathmandu Valley · category: Day Tours

Bhaktapur or Patan before the coaches, a Newar lunch, and a hillside viewpoint — not a shopping loop dressed up as culture.

**Highlights:** Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Newar lunch, Swayambhu or Boudha

**At a glance:**
- Start / finish: Kathmandu
- Duration: 1 days
- Style: Private car
- Difficulty: Easy

**Itinerary:**
- Day 1: Hotel pickup (1400 m)
  Leave after breakfast, before the valley haze and the tour buses.
- Day 2: Bhaktapur walking (1400 m)
  Durbar square, potters’ square and a courtyard the script tours skip.
- Day 3: Newar lunch (1400 m)
  Sit down. The day is not a race between monuments.
- Day 4: Swayambhu or Boudha (1400 m)
  One stupa, not both — chosen for light and crowds that afternoon.
- Day 5: Return to the hotel (1400 m)
  Back before dusk traffic if we left on time.

**Included:**
- Airport transfers: Private arrival and departure transfers as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Hotels or lodges on a twin-share basis unless noted otherwise.
- Meals as listed: Breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner on touring or trekking days.
- Licensed guide: An English-speaking guide for the full programme.

**Not included:**
- International flights: Arrival and departure flights are not included unless stated.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover including medical evacuation is required.
- Visa fees: Entry visas and any on-arrival charges.
- Personal expenses: Drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

**Useful information:**
- Best season: Year-round; clearer views October–May.

**FAQs:**
- Q: When is the best time to go?
  A: Year-round; clearer views October–May.
- Q: Can this be run privately?
  A: Yes — ask when you enquire and we will price a private departure.

## Categories & regions

### Cultural Tours
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/cultural-tours

Monasteries, festivals and village stays with local hosts.

### Day Tours
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/day-tours

Kathmandu valley heritage, sunrise viewpoints and easy countryside walks.

### Family
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/family

Shorter walking days, jeep support and lodges that work with mixed ages.

### Helicopter
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/helicopter

Scenic flights, lodge-to-lodge hops and weather-dependent mountain returns.

### Luxury
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/luxury

Better lodges, private vehicles and itineraries that trade a few trail days for comfort.

### Peak Climbing
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/peak-climbing

NMA trekking peaks with ropes, crampons and a climbing guide.

### Photography
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/photography

Dawn light, festival days and guides who wait while you wait for cloud to lift.

### Trekking
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/trekking

Teahouse and camping treks from short warm-up walks to three-week circuits.

### Wellness
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/wellness

Yoga, spa and slower Himalayan days with room to recover between walks.

### Wildlife
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/wildlife

Jungle lodges and jeep safaris in the Terai national parks.

### Annapurna
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/annapurna

From rhododendron forests to high passes, Annapurna is Nepal’s most varied trekking massif.

### Chitwan
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/chitwan

Terai jungle, river boats and rhino country an easy flight or drive from Kathmandu.

### Dolpo
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/dolpo

High desert villages, turquoise lakes and a culture that still trades across the Tibetan border.

### Everest
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/everest

Khumbu trails under the world’s highest peak — teahouses, glaciers and Sherpa villages.

### Kanchenjunga
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/kanchenjunga

Nepal’s remote eastern giant — long approaches, rhododendron forests and two base camps.

### Kathmandu Valley
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/kathmandu-valley

Durbar squares, hillside viewpoints and Newar towns within a day of the capital.

### Langtang
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/langtang

A compact Himalayan valley north of Kathmandu, rebuilt and welcoming after 2015.

### Makalu
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/makalu

Wild Barun valley trails under the fifth-highest mountain, with fewer lodges and bigger days.

### Manaslu
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/manaslu

A restricted-area circuit around the eighth-highest mountain, with Tibetan border culture.

### Mustang
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/mustang

The rain-shadow kingdom of Lo — caves, monasteries and ochre cliffs on the old salt route.

## Services

### Airport reception
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/airport-reception

Meet-and-greet at Kathmandu with a private vehicle to your hotel.

### Culture add-ons
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/culture-add-ons

Festival timing, monastery visits and homestays that are not a photo stop.

### Custom itineraries
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/custom-itineraries

Combine trekking, culture and rest days around how you actually like to travel.

### Helicopter returns
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/helicopter-returns

Weather-dependent scenic flights and emergency or luxury exits from high camps.

### Lodge upgrades
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/lodge-upgrades

Attached bathrooms and quieter rooms on the trails that actually have them.

### Peak logistics
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/peak-logistics

Permits, climbing sherpas, high-altitude tents and kitchen staff for trekking peaks.

### Permit handling
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/permit-handling

TIMS, national park and restricted-area paperwork filed before you land.

### Photography support
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/photography-support

Guides who wait for light, and itineraries with dawn starts where the view is worth it.

### Porter and kitchen crews
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/porter-kitchen-crews

Fair loads, insurance and kit for the people who make a camping or peak trip possible.

### Private treks
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/private-treks

Your dates, your pace, your group — the same trails without a fixed departure.

## Travel blog

### Trekking permits in Nepal, explained
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/trekking-permits-nepal

Most treks need a TIMS card plus a national park or conservation permit. Restricted areas such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang add a separate permit that a registered agency must apply for on your behalf. Carry passport copies and extra passport photos; checkpoints along the trail will ask for them.

### How to think about altitude on a Himalayan trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/altitude-on-himalayan-treks

Climb high, sleep low is more than a slogan. Build rest days into itineraries above 3,500 metres, drink more water than you think you need, and tell your guide at the first sign of a persistent headache. Diamox is a conversation with your doctor at home, not a substitute for turning around.

### When to trek Nepal: seasons in plain language
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/when-to-trek-nepal

October and November bring stable skies and busy teahouses. March to May adds rhododendron bloom and warmer nights. Winter is clear but cold above Namche. Monsoon (June to early September) is lush, leechy and better for rain-shadow Mustang than for the Khumbu.

### A packing list that actually fits in a duffel
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/nepal-trek-packing-list

Layer, do not bulk. A down jacket, two merino bases, one insulating mid-layer, waterproof shell, broken-in boots, and a sleeping bag rated to about −10 °C cover most teahouse treks. Porters carry 15 kg; keep your daypack to water, snacks, camera and a warm layer.

### Teahouse culture: how lodges actually work
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/teahouse-culture-nepal

You sleep in the lodge where you eat dinner. Menus look similar (dal bhat, fried noodles, ginger tea) because supplies walk in on the same trails you do. A small stove in the dining room is the social centre; bedrooms are unheated. Carry a power bank — charging is often extra and slow.

### How we choose a first Himalayan trek
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/first-himalayan-trek

Langtang or ABC before EBC. Close to Kathmandu, lower pass, fewer flight cancellations. If you still want Everest, we add an extra Namche night rather than shaving the itinerary to fit a visa.

### Porter loads, insurance and what “looked after” means
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/porter-welfare-nepal

Fifteen kilograms is the usual duffel limit because that is a humane load on steep stone. Insurance, kit and a bed at the same lodge as the group are part of the trip cost, not a tip you hope covers it.

### Restricted-area permits without the Kathmandu scramble
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/restricted-area-permits

Manaslu and Upper Mustang cannot be trekked independently. We file the RAP before you land, keep a spare passport copy, and budget a buffer day if immigration is slow. Solo travellers join a departure rather than invent a fake partner.

### Lukla weather: what we actually do when flights stop
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/lukla-flight-cancellations

We rebook the next fixed-wing slot first. Helicopters are a priced option, not a promise. A Kathmandu buffer night is cheaper than a missed international connection. We say so in the trip notes before you pay.

### Eating on the trail: dal bhat, altitude and picky eaters
URL: https://www.episodenepal.com/eating-on-nepal-treks

Dal bhat is the safest calorie-dense order in a teahouse kitchen. Fried food sits badly above 4,000 metres. Vegetarian is easy; vegan and gluten-free need a conversation before we leave Kathmandu, not at Gorak Shep.

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