Discover why trekking in Nepal is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Explore the Himalayas, local culture, and scenic trails with expert guides.
Packing for Everest Base Camp (EBC) isn't about bringing everything; it’s about bringing the right layers. Having led hundreds of treks through the Khumbu Valley, we’ve seen travelers overpack 20kg of "just in case" items they never use. In this guide, we’ll show you how to keep your bag under the 15kg Lukla flight limit while staying warm at -20°C.
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
