Nepal Tours in Winter

This was my fifth trip with World Ex over 40 years. Fair to say that I’m both older and perhaps wiser ??. I’ve always appreciated the itinerary planning that results in each trek structure. All my previous treks were over 30 days so this was my “shortest” trek but it remained challenging. Why? I had a hip replacement in April 2025. I am just 70 years young ??. I decided on this trek as a rehab goal. My first trip to Nepal in 1985 was to do the then Annapurna Circuit and it was the highlight of a year backpacking. I have to say that this Annapurna trip was the highlight of my return to mobility. Fair to say that the preparation that I did was adequate but I could have done more. There really wasn’t any easing into the steps or the climbing but to see what we saw you just had to jump into it. I also rolled my ankle towards the end of Day 2 and I thought immediately that my trek was over. I had strapping tape and Voltaren so I persevered and completed the trek “relatively comfortably”. I opted not to do the optional climb to Kayer Lake for several reasons. First was that I’d been to higher altitude on all my previous treks. Second was to rest my ankle and not take any unnecessary risk. Third was more personal and was to take the time to reflect and meditate on my life’s journey given the loss of several close family members since my last trek. Spending time in the mountains, while resting in the sun, was a special spiritual experience thinking of loved ones who had passed away while appreciating the loved ones supporting my current journey. I commend this trek to both the young and those young in spirit. A final thank you to all the Nepali staff who ensured the trek was special and to the WE staff who I had contact with ????

Exceptional trip and perfectly paced for a family with teenagers - the right amount of challenge but still achievable. The views were incredible, the food amazing and the team that supported us truly made this a lifetime highlight.

The Everest Circuit and the Cho La in Comfort was just one big epic adventure. So glad to have been able to experience Gokyo Ri, Ngozumpa Glacier and Cho La pass - absolute standouts! Then to watch sunset hit Everest and Lhotse from Everest Base Camp on New Years Eve - what a way to send off the year! As you expect from World Expeditions the guides, food and trip organisation was top notch with all involved going above and beyond. I lost my luggage getting to Nepal and the World Ex rep at The Raddison was straight on to the airline, tracked my luggage down and ensured it arrived at time - even arranging transport to go and pick it up from the airport. Can't wait to head back and explore more of the Himalayas with World Ex.

A trip of a lifetime. Guide was so informative and well organised and made it so easy. As easy as it can be hiking to Everest base camp. Food was delicious and accommodation was comfortable..

Although the itinerary was excellent it was somewhat marred by road conditions - slow progress through roadworks and excessive dust. We had the same driver for the whole tour and he was excellent. Our guide was generally very good but sometimes things did get lost in translation. It wasn’t listed in the itinerary but 3 of us did the brewery tour which was a short walk from the Riverside Resort. The beer and the tour were excellent Bandipur was a total delight even though it was very cold.

A wonderful experience, great guides, hard but satisfying hiking in a magnificent part of Nepal, friendly locals and lots of time to chat to hiking mates. Bit cold after 4pm if you go in December!