Kyanjin Gompa, Nepal is one of the cooler villages we’ve stayed in while trekking. Usually, the only thing to do is rest after a long day of walking, but in Kyanjin there are tons of great things to do and lots of side treks to choose from depending on the difficulty level you’d like. From […]
Khopra Danda Trekking Itinerary for 5-8 Days
The Khopra Danda Trek is one of the lesser known treks in the Annapurna Conservation Area. In fact, until a few months ago, I had never even heard of it. Many people do Khopra Danda as an extension of the famous Poon Hill Trek or as a pilgrimage to Khayer Lake. It’s believed that a […]
Magar Caste in Nepal: Culture, History & Traditions
I’ve had the absolute pleasure of experiencing Magar culture at its finest. On a trip into the Jajarkot District of Nepal, which is rarely visited by tourists, I got to witness several incredible traditions and festival dances. The Magar people are warm, inviting and eager to share their culture with others. Recently, I did the […]
Khopra Danda Trek Cost & Budget Breakdown
The Khopra Danda Trek is growing in popularity each year, but it’s still one of the least traveled routes in the Annapurna Conservation Area. This is the cost of the trek for two people sharing a room with a seven day itinerary. We tried to stay on a budget, but we also weren’t too stingy. […]
Nepal’s Gurung People: Culture, History & Traditions
There are many different ethnicities in Nepal and each one is unique in its own way. There are around 125 different ethnic groups and 123 different languages making Nepal an interesting place to visit. I experienced the Gurung people and culture on my first visit to Nepal when I spent a lot of time in […]
Khopra Danda Trek Packing List
Packing for a trek can feel overwhelming. Especially if it’s in a country you’ve never been to before. I’ve done a lot of trekking in Nepal and have got my packing list down to the perfect weight while keeping everything I need in it. The Khopra Danda trek doesn’t go too high in altitude, but […]
Khopra Danda, Nepal Village Guide
I hadn’t even heard of the Khopra Danda Trek until my husband mentioned it while we planned a trip to Pokhara. It seemed to be one of the newer routes in the Annapurna Conservation area that hadn’t gone mainstream yet, and that made it even more exciting. Due to some scheduling conflicts, we had to […]
Book Review: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
The book Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts was recommended to me when I traveled through India. It’s remained on my list of books to read for years, mostly because when I looked it up, I spelt the title wrong and couldn’t find it. A month ago, my husband told me it was one of his […]
Paudwar, Nepal Village Guide
Paudwar village was an unexpected stop for us along the Khopra Danda Trek. While in Khopra Danda, we talked to the owners of the teahouse and many of them came from the village of Paudwar. They spoke about the village so lovingly that we knew we had to visit and have lunch there the next […]
Poon Hill Trek Itinerary – 3, 4, and 5 Days
The Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal due to its short time frame. A common misconception is that it’s an easy trek, however, the Poon Hill trek is surprisingly difficult. Poon Hill is a small hilltop located above the popular village of Ghorepani inside of the Annapurna Conservation Area. […]