Stories, tips, and insights from the Himalayas
Trekking
Some trekkers stare at the Everest Base Camp path and mutter, “Crowded.” You might be one. In which case, whispers of Kanchenjunga may have reached…
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Place
The thought of organizing a trek to Kanchenjunga is exhilarating, and it is accompanied by questions related to money. How much will it really cost?…
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Trekking
Mount Everest isn’t just a mountain. It is one of the most extreme locations on the planet, with temperatures falling to temperatures below freezing, with…
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Trekking
Nepal is a small country, yet its geography is very diverse. The land rises dramatically within a short distance from the lowest plains to some…
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Trekking
When one hears of Nepal, one tends to think of high mountains and trekking trails. But Nepal is much more than that. It is a…
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Adventure
Nepal in May sits in that sweet spot most travelers overlook. The great spring trekking crowd is thinned out; the rhododendrons are already putting the…
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Place
Imagine being in the Himalayas and not merely going somewhere but experiencing each moment of the journey. This is what yoga trekking is all about.…
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Trekking
This is what occurs to you when you visit the mountains. It is difficult to describe this experience until you live it yourself. All of…
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Trekking
Hidden away in the recesses of the Nepalese Himalayas, the Nar Phu Valley trek is one of those rare treks that still retains a sense…
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Trekking
Most people entering the Everest area take the same route. They go to Lukla, go through Namche Bazaar, go to Base Camp, and then head…
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