Everest Region
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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Annapurna Region
Tilicho Lake Trek: Altitude, Route, Difficulty and Best Time
One of the highest lakes of its size in the world, three days off the Annapurna Circuit. Here’s how to get there,…
Everest Region
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,…
Essentials
Trekking in Nepal in December: Best Treks, Weather and Tips
December is cold, clear and quiet in the Himalaya. Here’s which treks work well, which to skip and how to plan around…
Travel
Best Treks in Nepal for Beginners: How to Choose Your First Trek
You don't need experience to trek in Nepal, but you do need the right first trek. Here's how to choose one by…
Essentials
Private vs Group Trek in Nepal: Cost, Pace and Which to Choose
How private and group treks in Nepal compare on price, pace and flexibility, with real MountainKick rates for solo travellers, couples and…
Essentials
How Many Days Do You Need for a Nepal Trek?
How long to plan for a trek in Nepal, including travel, acclimatisation and buffer days, with trip lengths for the main treks…
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Drinking Water on Nepal Treks: How to Stay Safe and Hydrated
How to get safe drinking water on a Nepal trek: boiled water, refill stations, filters, tablets, bottled water costs and how much…
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Upper Mustang Trek: A Complete Guide to the Route, Lo Manthang and Best Time
A practical guide to the Upper Mustang trek covering the route to Lo Manthang, difficulty, permits, best time to go, transport and…
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Money in Nepal for Trekkers: ATMs, Cash and How Much to Carry
Where to get cash, how ATMs work on the trail and how much money to carry for your Nepal trek.
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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…