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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…
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Everest Region
Guides to trekking in the Everest region, written by the team that runs these treks every season. Costs, the best months to go, altitude, Lukla flights, Gokyo and the Three Passes, so you can plan your Khumbu trek with real numbers.
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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.…
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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…
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Everest Three Passes Trek Cost: What You Actually Pay
The Three Passes is the longest trek in the Everest region, and the budget reflects it. Here’s what the package covers, what…
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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…
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Best Time for Everest Base Camp Trek: Month by Month Guide
October and April are the most popular months for Everest Base Camp, but they’re not the only good ones. Here’s what every…
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EBC Trek in March: Weather, Snow, Crowds and What to Expect
March brings clear mountain views and quieter trails to the Everest Base Camp trek, but nights stay very cold up high. Here’s…
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EBC Trek in April: Weather, Crowds and What to Expect
April brings clear mornings, rhododendrons and the start of Everest climbing season. Here’s what the weather, trail and crowds are really like,…
Annapurna Region
Everest Base Camp vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Both take about two weeks, but they suit very different trekkers. Here's how to decide.
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Gokyo Valley Trek: A Complete Guide to the Route, Lakes and Gokyo Ri
A practical guide to the Gokyo Valley trek covering the route to Gokyo Ri, the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, difficulty, permits, best time…
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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…