Discover why trekking in Nepal is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Explore the Himalayas, local culture, and scenic trails with expert guides.
Use the 3-layer system: base, insulation, outer shell. Bring broken-in waterproof trekking boots. A -15°C sleeping bag is essential. Don’t skip trekking poles, headlamp, and water purification. Small items like Diamox, sunscreen, and blister plasters can save your trek.
The word "Himalayas" often evokes images of grueling climbs, freezing temperatures, and mountaineers with ice axes. But here is a secret that many travelers don’t know: You don’t need to be a superhuman athlete to experience the magic of the world’s highest mountains.
Kagbeni is a historic village in Mustang and the gateway to Upper Mustang. Located at ~2,800 meters altitude in Nepal’s Kali Gandaki valley. You can reach via Kathmandu → Pokhara → Jomsom → Kagbeni. No special permit needed for Kagbeni, but Upper Mustang requires ~$500 permit. Best time to visit: May to October
Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit get the postcards, the Instagram tags, and — increasingly — the crowds. But Nepal is far bigger than its five most-photographed trails. Tucked behind the famous routes are valleys that see a handful of trekkers a year, lakes most Nepalis themselves have never visited, and villages where a homestay dinner is still the main event of the evening. If you've already done the classics, or you'd simply rather skip the queue at the teahouse, this is where to look instead.
K2 vs Everest compared — height, routes, weather, and fatality rates. Find out which mountain is truly harder to climb.
