Adventure
Mardi Himal Trek Cost: What You Actually Pay
See how much the Mardi Himal Trek costs with MountainKick, including package prices by group size, what's included, extra trail expenses, permits…
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Annapurna Region
Everything we have written on the Annapurna region. Base Camp, the Circuit, Poon Hill and Mardi Himal, with costs, food prices, permits and side by side comparisons to help you pick the right trek.
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Essentials
Kathmandu to Nayapul: Cost, Transport & Travel Time
How to get from Kathmandu to Nayapul for Poon Hill, Ghandruk or Annapurna Base Camp. Flight or bus to Pokhara, then taxi,…
Adventure
Annapurna Circuit Best Time: When to Trek
Find the best time to trek the Annapurna Circuit, from the clear autumn months of October and November to the warmer spring…
Travel
Annapurna Circuit Difficulty: How Hard Is the Trek?
How difficult is the Annapurna Circuit? Learn about the hardest days, Thorong La Pass, altitude, walking hours, terrain and the fitness needed…
Essentials
Kathmandu to Besisahar: Bus, Jeep, Cost, Time and Route
How to get from Kathmandu to Besisahar for the Annapurna Circuit: bus, jeep and HiAce prices, travel times, the route and onward…
Essentials
Annapurna Circuit Food Prices 2026: What You Actually Pay at 9 Teahouses
Real 2026 menu prices from 9 teahouses on the Annapurna Circuit, Chame to Muktinath. See exactly what you pay at each halt…
Everest Region
Luxury Trekking in Nepal: What It Actually Means (2026 Guide)
No five-star hotels. No heated rooms. Here is what luxury trekking in Nepal actually delivers and why the private guide matters more…
Essentials
Poon Hill vs Mardi Himal Trek: Which Short Trek Wins? (2026)
Both treks leave from Pokhara. Both take under eleven days. Both put the Annapurna range in front of you at real Himalayan…
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Tales from the Himalayas
Travel Best Time to Trek Langtang Valley: Month by Month
Langtang is close to Kathmandu and good for much of the year, but the season changes everything from the views…
Annapurna Region Thorong La Pass: A Guide to the Big Day on the Annapurna Circuit
Thorong La at 5,416m is the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit. Here’s what crossing day is really like, from…
Everest Region Annapurna Circuit Teahouses: What the Rooms Are Really Like
Teahouses on the Annapurna Circuit range from comfortable lodges in Manang to bare rooms at Thorong Phedi. Here’s what to…