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 the 4am…
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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 expect at…
Travel
Trekking in Nepal Over 50: What You Need to Know
Many trekkers in their 50s, 60s and 70s walk Nepal’s trails every year. Find the right trek, prepare your fitness and plan…
Everest Region
Everest Base Camp Trek in Winter: What December to February Is Really Like
Winter brings quiet trails and clear mountain views to Everest Base Camp, but also severe cold, icy paths and some lodge closures.…
Everest Region
Namche Bazaar Guide: The Sherpa Capital on the Way to Everest
Namche Bazaar is the main acclimatisation stop on the Everest Base Camp trek. Find out how to get there, what to do…
Annapurna Region
Annapurna Circuit Without the Road: How to Avoid the Jeep Track
Roads now reach Manang and Muktinath, but you can still trek the Annapurna Circuit while avoiding most of the jeep tracks. Here’s…
Remote Trek
Best Time to Trek Upper Mustang: Month by Month
Upper Mustang sits in the rain shadow, so its best months are different from the rest of Nepal. Here’s what each month…
Adventure
Nepal Trekking Cost: What Every Major Trek Really Costs
Compare real prices for 13 Nepal treks, from Langtang at USD 425 to Upper Mustang, plus food, tips, permits and sample budgets…
Travel
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…
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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…