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The best reasons to visit Ladakh To witness Ladakh’s stark beauty, one must travel to see it first-hand. Therefore, Ladakh has become a desirable destination, and travellers are thronging hordes to enjoy the natural beauty of the cold desert. Moreover, it has become a perfect destination for a rejuvenating vacation during India’s hot summer. If…

Ten benefits of using trekking poles We used to laugh at trekkers using trekking poles in the late 80s and 90s. However, I started using trekking poles in 2004 and have found them extremely helpful. Now I cannot imagine trekking without my hiking poles. I have learned that they are convenient and helpful while on…

Spectacular Monasteries in Ladakh where you can stay to unwind  Ladakh is fast gaining a reputation amongst travellers for its incredibly ornate monasteries. These monasteries are part of Ladakh’s rich culture through their architecture, paintings, and ancient texts. Some of the monasteries have begun to allow visitors to stay. Here we have some monasteries that…

Qualities of an excellent trekking guide or trek leader. To be an excellent trek leader, one not only needs to have charisma, knowledge, communication skills, storytelling abilities, and organizational skills; sometimes, you also need to be a father figure, psychologist, counsellor, even mediator, and a mentor to not only to the clients but the support…

What to expect on the Mardi Himal Trek  In the 80s, only a handful of trekking companies organized camping treks to this region’s expedition-style camping treks. However, as recently as 2011, some lodges have opened up at strategic points for trekkers to do lodge/teahouse trekking to Mardi Himal. The area lies east of the Annapurna…

What to expect when trekking on the Manaslu Circuit Mount Manaslu is the eighth tallest mountain in the world at 8156 meters. The local name for Manaslu is Kutang – Spirit Mountain. The government of Nepal only opened this area to trekkers in 1991. For more details on the Manaslu area, you can visit Wikipedia….

List of Luxury Hotels in Nepal Luxury hotels in Nepal are mainly available in larger cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, and Nepalgunj. While on the other hand, smaller villages and destinations offer cosy and comfortable lodges. Whether you go on a long and strenuous path to Everest or the more gentle tracks around this…

Leave No Trace Raising Environmental Awareness In The Nepal Himalayas Leave No Trace is a set of outdoor ethics that promotes outdoor conservation. There are seven principles of its practice. Planning and preparation. Travel and Camp on durable surfaces. Proper waste disposal. Leave what you find, Avoid campfires if possible; otherwise, minimize their impacts. Respect…

Learn how to trek safely in the Nepalese mountains Updated 13/12/2023. Here is some advice on remaining safe while trekking/hiking on the trails. Always walk on the wall side of the trail. You may encounter caravans of pack animals or porters carrying large loads. You wouldn’t want to be pushed off accidentally. Don’t listen to…

Important facts about Bhutan It is not a surprise that very few people know minimal facts about Bhutan. Even the most experienced travellers will probably be unsure where the location of Bhutan. Bhutan’s government has deliberately remained closed to protect their ancient traditions even though government-approved tours are possible. Despite being a developing nation, the…