Trekking Blog & Expedition Journal
Packing checklists, seasonal trail conditions, and stories from the Himalaya — practical advice from the team and guides who walk these routes every season.
How Hard Are Nepal Treks? Difficulty Grades Explained
How hard is trekking in Nepal? What easy, moderate, hard and extreme mean, all 34 of our treks by grade, the best first treks and how to train.
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Manaslu Circuit vs Annapurna Circuit: Which to Choose
Manaslu or Annapurna Circuit? Days, Larkya La vs Thorong La, roads, crowds, lodges, permit costs, seasons and side trips compared to help you choose.
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Langtang vs Poon Hill: The Best Short Trek in Nepal
Langtang Valley or Ghorepani Poon Hill for a week in Nepal? Days, altitude, stone steps, permits, roads after the 2026 floods and who each trek suits.
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Everest Base Camp vs Annapurna Circuit: Which to Choose
EBC or the Annapurna Circuit? Days, altitude, Lukla vs road access, permits (NPR 8,000 vs NPR 5,000), guide rules, seasons and side trips compared.
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Altitude Sickness on Nepal Treks: Prevent, Spot, Respond
How to avoid altitude sickness on Nepal treks: the 500 m sleeping rule, AMS, HACE and HAPE signs, when to descend, and which days on our treks need care.
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Upper Dolpo vs Lower Dolpo: Which Dolpo Trek to Choose
Upper Dolpo or Lower Dolpo? Days, passes, permit costs (US$632 vs US$57), camping, seasons and flights compared, so you can pick the right Dolpo trek.
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How Much Does a Trekking Guide Cost in Nepal? 2026 Prices
What a licensed trekking guide, porter or porter-guide costs in Nepal in 2026: what the day rate covers, tipping, flights, and guide-only vs package prices.
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Best Time to Trek in Nepal: Month by Month
When to trek in Nepal, month by month: which of 34 routes are at their best each month, the monsoon dates, the rain-shadow treks for summer and the busy weeks to avoid.
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Do You Need a Guide to Trek in Nepal? The 2026 Rules
Which Nepal treks need a licensed guide in 2026, where you can still walk alone, how restricted areas work since the March 2026 change, and what the rule costs.
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Nepal Trekking Permits 2026: Costs and Rules by Trek
Every Nepal trekking permit for 2026 in one place: park and conservation fees in rupees, the TIMS card, restricted-area rates and totals for 34 treks.
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