Adventure
Is Nepal Safe to Travel in 2027? An Honest Guide
Yes, Nepal is safe for most travellers. Here's the current trail status after the 2026 floods, plus what to know about politics,…
The Journal
Essentials
Everything we have written on Essentials, newest first.
Articles
Page 5 of 8
Travel
Trekking Gear Rental in Kathmandu: What to Actually Rent and What to Skip
Most gear guides make Kathmandu's rental scene sound bigger than it is. Here's what's actually worth renting, what it costs, and when…
Travel
How Much to Tip Guides and Porters in Nepal
There's no official tipping rule in Nepal, but there is a real expectation. Here's MountainKick's practical guideline for guides and porters, and…
Everest Region
Is Everest Base Camp Trek Hard? A Straight Answer From 20+ Years of Guiding
Everest Base Camp is rated Hard, but not for the reason most people assume. A guide with 20+ years on this route…
Everest Region
Everest Base Camp Packing List 2026: What to Actually Bring and Why
Boots from home, gear from Kathmandu, and the reasoning the checklists skip: sleeping bag ratings, duffel weight limits, and what's actually worth…
Travel
Do You Need a Guide to Trek in Nepal? Current Rules Explained
Why "I trekked solo and nobody stopped me" and "Nepal requires a guide" can both be true. A region-by-region breakdown of the…
Everest Region
How to Train for Everest Base Camp: A Realistic Preparation Guide
An 8 to 12 week training plan built around our real Everest Base Camp route, from the climb into Namche to the…
Manaslu Region
Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost: What You Actually Pay
What the Manaslu Circuit Trek actually costs in 2026, package price by group size, the real extras on top, and the permits…
Annapurna Region
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…
Annapurna Region
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…
From the Journal
All articles →
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…