How to prepare for your first Himalayan trek

October 23, 2026

You do not need climbing experience for most treks in Nepal, but you do need to be able to walk for six hours a day, several days in a row.

Start training eight weeks before

Walk on hills with a loaded day pack twice a week, and add stair climbing.

Choose an itinerary with rest days above 3,000 m, drink plenty of water and tell your guide early if you feel unwell.

Walk through Sherpa villages to the foot of Everest, with sunrise from Kala Patthar.

Into the Annapurna Sanctuary via Poon Hill sunrise and Gurung villages.

A short glacier-valley trek with no flights needed.

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