While I would highly recommend spending more than one week in Nepal, some people only have a short time frame to explore this beautiful country. Creating a 7 day itinerary in Nepal isn’t that easy if you don’t know the area. I participate in a lot of Facebook groups related to travel in Nepal, and […]
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Packing List
The Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is a five day trek through the south of the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trek starts at 1,770 m and goes up to 4,500 m which allows you to see a range of different terrains from lush jungle to snowy peaks. Packing light is important if you’ll be carrying […]
Book Review: The Gurkha’s Daughter by Prajwal Parajuly
One of my favorite ways to pass time in Kathmandu is to browse the shelves of Pilgrim’s Bookstore. It’s one of the few places where you can find every book ever written about Nepal, many of which are not well known outside of the country. While searching for a new book in Pilgrims, The Gurkha’s […]
How to Celebrate Nepali New Year & Bisket Jatra
The first time I visited Nepal I noticed there was a holiday or festival almost every week, but I could never find much information on how to celebrate. Last year, I was here for Nepali New Year, but I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I imagined it to be like New Year’s […]
15 Nepali Story Books for Kids
On my second trip to Nepal, I had picked up a few Nepali story books for my niece who was three at the time. I could show her a little about where I traveled in a way that was fun and engaging for her. I think reading children’s books about other cultures can help kids […]
7 Historical Places of Nepal Worth Visiting
If you were to ask me about U.S. History, I’d probably yawn and doze off. I’ve never had much interest in history, but I’ve always been intrigued by royal families. In the last year, I’ve begun to learn about Nepal’s history, and man is it fascinating. I’m starting to understand why history buffs become obsessed […]
Mardi Himal Trek Cost with Daily Breakdowns
This Mardi Himal Trek Cost breakdown includes the pricing for 5 days of trekking. It also includes the jeep transport needed to get to the starting point from Pokhara and to return to Pokhara from the end point as well as the ACAP trekking permit. This is the price of items if you were to […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary with Gokyo Lake
I decided to do the Everest Base Camp Trek with a tour group since I was an inexperienced trekker. Previously, I’d only done three day treks at most, so an eighteen day trek was beyond my level of expertise. Add in the fact that I’d be in a developing country with a danger of altitude […]
Champa Devi Hike: Kathmandu Day Trip
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Pharping on the way back from a hike nearby. We ended up loving the little city so much that we spent a couple of days there exploring. We wanted to see as much as we could in town but vowed to return so that we could do the Champa […]
Begnas Lake: City Guide & Photography
The first time I visited Nepal, a local friend brought me to Begnas Lake for lunch. The fish we had was amazing and the lake was much quieter than Pokhara’s busy Lakeside. I’ve always wanted to go back, but for some reason it just never happened. This year, I got to return with my family. […]