Travel
Poon Hill Trek Guide: Route, Days, Sunrise and Difficulty
Poon Hill is Nepal’s favourite short trek, with a sunrise view over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. Here’s how long it takes, how…
Trek Notes
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Essentials
Nepal Visa for Trekkers: Fees, Rules and How to Apply
Most trekkers get their Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. Here’s what it costs, which length to choose for your trek…
Annapurna Region
Annapurna Base Camp Food Prices: What You Actually Pay
We photographed the menus on the ABC trail. Here’s what tea, dal bhat, noodles and drinks really cost, how prices rise as…
Everest Region
EBC Trek in September: Weather, Rain and What to Expect
September is the bridge between monsoon and peak season on the Everest trail. Here’s how the first and second half of the…
Travel
Best Time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Month by Month Guide
October and November give the most reliable conditions for Annapurna Base Camp, while March and April bring rhododendrons and warmer days. Here’s…
Manaslu Region
Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficulty: How Hard Is It Really?
Manaslu is quieter than Everest or Annapurna, but it’s also more remote and has a long pass day at 5,160m. Here’s what…
Essentials
Trekking in Nepal in Monsoon: Best Treks, Weather and Tips
Most of Nepal is wet from June to September, but not all of it. Here’s where you can still trek in the…
Annapurna Region
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty: How Hard Is It Really?
ABC tops out lower than Everest, but the stone steps and steep ups and downs catch a lot of people out. Here’s…