What is a GPX file and how do I use it?

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is the universal standard for sharing GPS routes. Download the file, then import it into an offline navigation app such as Gaia GPS, Organic Maps, Komoot or Garmin Connect, or load it onto a Garmin, Suunto or Coros watch to follow the trail even with no mobile signal.

What is the difference between GPX and KML?

GPX is best for GPS watches and handheld units and is supported by almost every navigation app. KML is built for Google Earth and Google Maps, ideal for previewing the route in 3D on a desktop. This tool exports both.

Do the files include elevation data?

Yes. Every waypoint and track point is tagged with its elevation in metres, so your device can draw an accurate climb profile. The elevation graph in the tool shows the full ascent and descent of the recorded trail.

Are the routes and coordinates accurate?

For most routes the map and elevation graph load a real recorded GPS track of the trail straight from a GPX file, so the line closely follows the actual path. Where a recorded track is unavailable the tool falls back to a planned line through the key named stops. Always navigate with a licensed guide and verify current conditions.

What are the acclimatization buffers option?

Choosing the acclimatization buffers option adds extra suggested rest waypoints near the main stops as reminders to climb high and sleep low and to build in rest days above 3,000 m. They are guidance points, not official campsites.

Can I trek these routes solo with just a GPS file?

We strongly advise against it. Several Nepal regions legally require a licensed guide, and a route line cannot warn you about bridge washouts, fresh snow on a pass, or altitude sickness. Use the file as a backup navigation layer alongside a qualified guide.

GPX Route Download + Interactive Trek Map for Nepal Treks | Joyful Eco Treks

Explore Top Trek Routes in Nepal with Detailed Trails & Maps

Discover popular Nepal trekking routes on a live map, explore detailed trail information for each journey, and download GPX or KML files for offline use on your phone or GPS apps like Garmin or Gaia GPS so you can navigate easily even in remote mountain areas.

Live OpenStreetMap route GPX & KML download Elevation profile & itinerary

Choose a trek & map it

Build your route file

Choose a trek and decide whether to include acclimatization stops, then tap the button to map it. You pick the file format (GPX or KML) at the download step.

Trekking route

Waypoints

Your route map will appear here

Pick a trek above and tap “Map & build route” to see the trail on OpenStreetMap, the full itinerary, an elevation profile, and your GPX/KML download.

Interactive route map

Tap any marker or itinerary stop to zoom in.

Drawn on OpenStreetMap. Scroll-zoom is locked — use the +/− buttons or pinch to zoom.

Trek route

Start point

Highest point

Elevation profile

How the trail climbs and descends along the route. Hover the profile to see that spot light up on the map above.

Day-by-day itinerary & checkpoints

Each stop below is a verified GPS waypoint included in your download. Click one to fly the map to it.

Download your route file

Generated in your browser — no email or sign-up needed. Tap a format to download.

File format

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How it works

From route to your GPS in four steps

Everything runs in your browser. Pick a route, preview it, download the file, then load it into the navigation app or device you already use on the trail.

Select a trek

Choose from classic Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu routes — each with verified coordinates.

Preview the map

See the full trail on OpenStreetMap with numbered stops, elevation profile and a day-by-day itinerary.

Download GPX / KML

Export an industry-standard file with elevation tags for every waypoint — GPX for devices, KML for Google Earth.

Load & navigate

Import into Gaia GPS, Organic Maps, Garmin Connect, Komoot or Google Earth and use it offline on the trail.

Using GPS files safely

A route line is a backup — not a substitute for a guide

Offline tracks are an invaluable safety layer in the Himalaya, but conditions change fast. Treat these files as planning and navigation aids alongside local expertise.

Download for offline use

Save your GPX/KML and import it into an offline maps app before you fly to the mountains — cell and data coverage is patchy above the valleys.

Cold drains batteries

Lithium batteries fade fast below freezing. Carry a power bank, keep your phone warm in an inner pocket, and bring a printed map as backup.

Guides are mandatory

Many Nepal regions legally require a licensed guide. A track on a screen can’t warn you about washed-out bridges, fresh snow on a pass, or altitude sickness.

Route reference

High points, difficulty & best season

A quick comparison of the routes in this tool. Tap any row to load it on the map above.

Trek route	Region	Highest point	Days	Difficulty	Best season

Want a custom route file?

Tell us your dates, side-trips and pace and we’ll build a tailored GPX track with acclimatization days, secondary passes and personalised stops — plus guides, permits and logistics.

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