Introduction Nepal is one of the world’s most rewarding (if frustratingly bureaucratic) trekking destinations, where one is likely to hear entirely different answers about obtaining permits for the Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp from five different trekking agencies. With new rules put in place in 2023, the requirements for permits have changed markedly: the so-called TIMS card’s […]
Pedaling the Rooftop of the World: A Rider’s Guide to Nepal’s Hidden Mountain Biking Trails
Introduction Everyone knows Nepal for two things: Everest and trekking poles. Ask most travelers what they imagine when they think of Nepal, and you’ll likely hear something about a group of people in down jackets, single file, hiking up a […]
Helicopter Tours vs. Trekking: Which Way to the Mountains Is Right for You?
Introduction There are two kinds of approach to experiencing the high mountains – one offers a window to the view from a dinner plate size aperture, twenty minutes from takeoff on a helicopter tour. This other kind requires a pack […]
How to Choose a Trekking Agency in Nepal: The Complete Guide
Introduction Nepal is home to eight of the fourteen highest peaks in the world and every year hundreds of thousands of people come to this beautiful country to enjoy trekking in the shadow of giants. But first, you need to […]
Trekking in Nepal: The Ultimate Guide for First-Time and Returning Trekkers (2026)
Introduction Nepal is home to eight out of ten highest peaks in the world, and offers a unique experience of hiking through terraced farms and villages, ancient monasteries and past glaciers, on trails that wind through some of the most […]
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek : Complete Guide 2026
Introduction There are treks in Nepal that eases you into the wilderness; where teahouses are frequent, trails are well-trodden, and wifi passwords are written on chalkboards in the local bar. But Dhaulagiri Circuit is none of those things. This remote, […]
Chasing Mad Honey: The Thrilling Tradition of Honey Hunting in Nepal
In the rugged cliffs of Nepal’s Himalayan foothills, an ancient tradition unfolds twice a year, captivating adventurers and cultural enthusiasts alike. Honey hunting, a daring practice rooted in the lives of indigenous Gurung and Magar tribes, involves scaling sheer rock […]
Doleshwar Mahadev Temple: Nepal’s Sacred Haven of Shiva Worship and Spiritual Serenity
Located in the tranquil Suryabinayak Municipality of Bhaktapur district, about 20 kilometers east of Kathmandu, the Doleshwar Mahadev Temple is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site steeped in spiritual and historical significance. Known as the head of the sacred Kedarnath Temple […]
Exploring the Sacred Serenity of Manakamana Temple
Nestled in the lush hills of Nepal’s Gorkha district, the Manakamana Temple is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. Perched at 1,302 meters above sea level, the temple’s name, derived from “mana” (heart) […]
Muktinath: The Eternal Flame of Freedom and Faith in the Himalayas
High up in the Mustang district of Nepal, nestled at an altitude of about 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) above sea level, lies a sacred destination that holds immense spiritual, historical, and natural significance—Muktinath, a temple so ancient, so revered, and […]










