Stories, tips, and insights from the Himalayas
Trekking
You can get a sense of how popular Mount Everest is by looking at its visitor numbers each year. Everest isn’t just the highest point…
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The Pumdikot Shiva Statue is one of the most impressive contemporary spiritual sites in Nepal. It towers over the Pokhara Valley from a serene hilltop.…
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The Everest Sleeping Beauty tale is the story of a tragic accident on Mount Everest in 1998. It involved American climber Francys Arsentiev. She reached…
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The Gokyo Lakes Trek is a mountain trek in Nepal to the Everest region that takes American travelers through a much more beautiful and meaningful experience in…
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The best time to trek to Gokyo Lakes depends on the kind of Himalayan experience you want. This is a high-elevation trek in the Everest region, set deep…
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A first high-altitude trek can seem daunting enough, particularly when you are going into the Himalayas for the first time. The Gokyo Lakes trek is considered accessible…
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The Gokyo Lakes Trek is one of the most affordable options for foreign trekkers looking to experience the high Himalayas without sacrificing scenery, safety, or…
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The Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple is a sacred mountain shrine situated high up in the hills of eastern Nepal, and it is here that faith, nature,…
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Langtang Valley Trek is like a mystery waiting to be uncovered. You leave Kathmandu behind, the traffic fades, and the journey takes you through terraced fields,…
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Mingma David Sherpa is one of the most successful high-altitude climbers of these modern times. His life of utter hardship and the experience of endless…
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