Himalaya Trekking

The Differences between Lodge/Teahouse trekking and camping treks LODGE/ TEAHOUSE TREKKING All over Nepal, teahouse trekking has evolved into a more lodge-like experience. However, providing some more creature comforts – relatively consistent meals and beds- remains a pretty affordable way to trek. Teahouses are found throughout the country’s trails, so no matter where you are,…

Common Mistakes About The Himalayas The entire Himalayan region is something like a mythical land to many people worldwide. Known for its unique culture, towering mountains, and serene reputation, it can begin to seem almost utopian to some. Or, at the very least, it looks like a place that differs from the rest of the…

The Best treks in Ladakh The best treks to participate in Ladakh include an option for people of all fitness levels and experiences. There are many trekking companies, both local, regional, and international, that offer trekking vacations. These companies will organize the guide, and support crew, provide necessary trekking equipment, and pack animals and meals….

Trekking in Nepal in June June is part of Nepal’s short summer before the monsoon season occurs from the second to the third week of this month. You can expect the daytime temperatures to be hot below 1500 meters, warm up to 2500 meters, and warm/cool above 2500 meters. You can do most treks during…

Gokyo Lakes And Everest Base Camp Trek In Early Winter Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base camp trek in early winter. 1st December – 20th December 2017  Chris and Tara did the Manaslu Circuit trek with us in December 2016 and had spoken about doing the Three high passes of Everest and a possible tour of…

Amazing photos of Ladakh that will give enough reasons to want to go trekking There are green valleys amidst the dry high mountains in the cold desert.   Trek past numerous Buddhist monuments such as the Chortens while trekking in Ladakh. Trekking in Ladakh can be hot as the season is during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer. …

12 Beautiful Himalayan Lakes. Most regular hikers who go hiking around the various mountain ranges know that glacial lakes are part and parcel of the ecosystem. Likewise, the experienced trekkers know some of the most beautiful lakes in the world’s highest mountain chain – The Himalayas. However, many trekkers feel their trip is incomplete when…

UNESCO has chosen 10 World Heritage sites, including seven ancient sites in the Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini – The Birthplace of Lord Buddha, Chitwan National Park, and Sagarmatha National Park. These heritage sites have been chosen based on their cultural and natural values. The list of Cultural World Heritage Sites: 1. Kathmandu Durbar Square In the centre…

Top twenty highest mountains in the world. All 20 of the highest summits are located in central and south Asia. They are each measured as individual peaks and not as part of a mountain range. Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that is partially submerged that is found on the island of Hawaii, is the tallest…

The Manaslu circuit trekking route was severely affected by the massive earthquake of  April 2015. The epicentre of that devastating earthquake was in Gorkha District, where Mount Manaslu – the world’s 8th highest mountain is located. So you must be wondering and asking the question, can I still do Manaslu Circuit trekking after the earthquake?…