1Check Ascent Rates & Oxygen Levels
Open the Elevation Profile Calculator to examine sleeping elevations for your chosen route. Verify that your daily elevation gain above 3,000m does not exceed 300 to 500 meters per day.
Elevation Profile → 2Calculate Exact Permit Costs
Use the Trekking Permit Calculator to determine exact fees for Sagarmatha, Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang, or Restricted Zones (Manaslu, Upper Mustang) in both NPR and USD.
Permit Calculator → 3Weigh Your Bags for Mountain Flights
STOL flights to Lukla and Jomsom enforce a strict 15kg total baggage limit. Check the Flight Baggage Calculator to divide weight between duffel and daypack, and review porter load ethics.
Baggage Calculator → 4Compare Overland Routes & Flights
Use the Route & Transport Planner to compare 25-minute domestic flights against 8-hour tourist buses and 4WD private jeeps along the ongoing Prithvi Highway construction corridor.
Route Planner → 5Budget Cash & Convert Live Currency
High-altitude mountain teahouses do not accept credit cards. Use the Forex & Budget Calculator to estimate your exact physical rupee needs, including hot showers, Wi-Fi, and ATM surcharges.
Forex Converter → 6Check Festival Dates & Road Closures
Major national festivals like Dashain and Tihar create heavy travel demand and service changes. Government/public-office closure blocks differ from festival dates and from bank or permit-counter schedules, so use the Festival Countdowns and verify the relevant notice.
Festival Countdowns → 