WalkAmong Giants
Small-group treks to Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu, guided by the Sherpa and Gurung families who call these trails home.
Explore TreksWhy Windhorse?
We have guided small groups through the Nepal Himalaya since 2009, and we are glad to detail our safety record to anyone who asks before booking.
Local Himalayan Guides
Every lead guide grew up in the district they lead, from Khumbu to Manaslu, not flown in from Kathmandu for the season.
Safety-First on Every Trek
Guides carry pulse oximeters, check altitude symptoms daily, and hold the authority to turn a group back if it matters more than the schedule.
Honest, All-In Pricing
What you see on the trek page is what you pay. Includes and excludes are listed in full before you book, not buried in fine print.
Small-Group Standard
Most departures cap well under industry norms, some as low as six trekkers, so mornings move at a human pace.
Fair-Wage Commitment
Guides and porters are paid above the TAAN minimum and insured for altitude work, not just for the trailhead.
Guaranteed Departures
Once your seat is confirmed, the trek runs as planned, regardless of how many others sign up.
Three Regions, One Range
From the Khumbu icefall to Manaslu's restricted valleys, every trek we run stays inside Nepal's own Himalaya.
Activities We Offer
Every route below is led by a guide who specialises in exactly that kind of trip.
Run from Thamel, not a franchise abroad.
Windhorse has guided small groups through the Khumbu, Annapurna, and Manaslu regions since 2009, with a guiding team that grew up on these trails.
Our storyEverest Base Camp, Your Way
Three ways to reach Base Camp, from classic teahouse trekking to full comfort with a helicopter return.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Our original itinerary: teahouse lodging the full way in and out, ideal for anyone comfortable with the extra two days on foot.
- 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Standard teahouse lodging
- Electric blankets
- WiFi & charging
- Helicopter return
EBC with Helicopter Return
The full walk in, then skip the two-day walk out with a scenic helicopter flight straight back to Kathmandu.
- 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Standard teahouse lodging
- Electric blankets
- WiFi & charging
- Helicopter return
EBC Private & Luxury Trek
Same route, upgraded comfort: better lodges, private rooms, and small luxuries that matter at altitude.
- 5-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Upgraded lodges
- Electric blankets
- WiFi & charging
- Helicopter return (optional)
Small teams. Real accountability.
Every guide on staff is Nepali, licensed, and trained in high-altitude rescue. We keep groups small enough that nobody gets left behind.
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Trekking permits and TIMS cards handled last year
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Average trip rating across 340+ completed treks
Our guide Pemba knew every teahouse owner by name from Phakding to Gorak Shep. That kind of welcome, you cannot book on a website.
Marit Solberg · Bergen, Norway
Everest Base Camp, 2025
Sixteen days and the group never once felt rushed. Crossing Thorong La at sunrise, above the cloud line, is the clearest my head has ever felt.
Diego Fernandez Rojas · Mendoza, Argentina
Annapurna Circuit, 2024
Manaslu felt like the Nepal our guide grew up in, not the Nepal on a postcard. Three villages the whole trip, and we were the only trekkers in two of them.
Aiko Tanaka · Sapporo, Japan
Manaslu Circuit, 2025
Questions before you book
The things people ask us most, before their first email.
Do I need previous trekking experience?
No, but you need a real base of fitness. If you can comfortably hike five to six hours over consecutive days with a light daypack, you can handle Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit. Peak climbing treks like Island Peak ask more: some prior experience with crampons or a via ferrata helps, and we cover technique on a dedicated training day regardless.
Who handles the permits and paperwork?
We do. TIMS cards, national park entry, conservation area permits, and restricted-area permits for Manaslu are all arranged before you land, and the cost is built into your trek price. You bring a passport, passport photos, and your Nepal visa, sorted separately on arrival.
How real is the risk of altitude sickness?
Real enough that we plan around it rather than hope around it. Every itinerary includes dedicated acclimatisation days at the altitudes where AMS typically starts, our guides carry pulse oximeters and check readings daily, and every guide is trained to descend a trekker immediately if symptoms don't improve. Rushing the schedule is the single biggest cause of altitude sickness, so we don't.
What should I pack?
Less than you think, layered well. We send a full kit list once you book, tailored to your specific trek and season, and can arrange down jacket and sleeping bag rental in Kathmandu if you'd rather not fly with them. Our packing guide in the journal covers the full list trek by trek.
Can I join as a solo traveller?
Yes, most of our departures are solo trekkers joining a small group, and we don't charge a single supplement for the trek itself, only for a private room if you want one. If a fixed date doesn't suit you, we also arrange private departures for one.
When is the best time to trek in Nepal?
Pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (late September to November) are the reliable windows, with clear skies and stable trails. Spring brings rhododendron blooms below 3,000 metres; autumn tends to have the sharpest mountain views. Winter is possible on lower routes like Poon Hill but passes above 5,000 metres get genuinely cold.
What isn't included in the trek price?
International flights, your Nepal visa, travel and evacuation insurance, personal gear, and discretionary extras on the trail like hot showers, WiFi, or bottled drinks. Each trek page has the full included and excluded list broken out so nothing is a surprise at checkout.
Ready to walk among giants?
Tell us which trek and which season. A guide, not a call centre, will write back within two working days.
Plan Your TrekOr call +977 98-0123-4567 , Kathmandu office hours