Travel Blog

Itineraries

A balanced 14-day Nepal itinerary with Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and a Himalayan trek. Route options, costs and tips for two weeks.

Travel Tips

Is Nepal safe for solo women travellers? Practical safety tips, best routes, accommodation advice, trekking with guides and cultural etiquette.

Destinations

Explore Rara Lake, Nepal's largest lake, plus Khaptad, Dolpo and Humla: off-the-beaten-path destinations for adventurous travellers.

Adventure

First time climbing in Nepal? Compare beginner-friendly trekking peaks such as Yala, Mera and Island Peak: difficulty, permits, cost and training.

Trekking

Everything you need to know about trekking to Everest Base Camp.

Trekking

A stage-by-stage guide to the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Muktinath, acclimatising in Manang, crossing Thorong La at 5,416 m, and the descent.

Travel Tips

A practical checklist for trekking in Nepal: clothing layers, boots, sleeping bag, health items, documents, and what to rent or buy in Kathmandu.

Destinations

A guide to Upper Mustang: the walled city of Lo Manthang, cliff caves and monasteries, the restricted-area permit, the best season and how to get there.