Discover why trekking in Nepal is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Explore the Himalayas, local culture, and scenic trails with expert guides.
“Sleeping Beauty” (Francys Arsentiev) is no longer clearly visible on Mount Everest in 2026. Her body was visible for years but has likely been moved, covered, or buried by snow. Over 200 bodies still remain on Everest. Bodies are left due to extreme danger, cost, and logistics. Everest’s freezing conditions can preserve bodies for decades
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
Plan trekking in Nepal with this complete guide to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, routes, cost, best time, difficulty, permits, packing tips, and local trekking advice.
Thamel Kathmandu travel guide to hotels, food, nightlife, shopping, safety, airport transfers, nearby attractions, and first-time visitor tips.
Francys Arsentiev ("Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest): The True Story, Why Bodies Remain on Everest & Frequently Asked Questions
Complete guide to trekking in Nepal — covering best regions, permits, costs, packing lists, altitude sickness, and safety tips. Everything you need to plan your Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, or Manaslu trek with confidence.
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.
Nepal packs more adventure into one country than seems geographically reasonable. In the same week, you could be gasping for breath on a high mountain pass, floating two thousand metres above a lake on a paraglider, and watching a centuries-old festival fill the streets of Kathmandu with colour, music, and incense. This is our full Nepal bucket list — 50 things to do in Nepal, organized by type of adventure, with links to the trips that can actually get you there.
