The Helambu Trek was originally known as a cultural trek through small villages inhabited by the Yolmo (Hyolmo) people. Unfortunately, after the 2015 earthquake, the area suffered severe damages and many of the old buildings have since been replaced with modern concrete, and parts of the trekking trail were replaced by roads. That being said, […]
Gosaikunda Trek Route, Map & Itinerary
The Gosaikunda trek is a popular pilgrimage for locals as well as a popular trekking route for tourists. The area has a lot of importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism making it a wonderful cultural experience. Depending on the Gosaikunda trek route, this trek can take between 6 to 9 days including transportation to the […]
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary: 7 Day ABC Route & Map
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be done in as little as five days or as many as eight. This trek is difficult with a lot of steep uphill climbs and stairs, so shortening it will make it less enjoyable. We decided on a seven day itinerary and felt happy with it. We met several […]
Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary: 5, 6, 7 & 8 Days
The Langtang Valley Trek is a trekking route located north of Kathmandu and south of Tibet. It passes through Langtang National Park and typically takes seven or eight days of which two are spent in a jeep. My husband and I are avid trekkers, but we like to take our time and enjoy ourselves, so […]
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 […]
Patan Itinerary: Hotels, Restaurants, Temples, Walking Tours & More
The first time I went to Nepal, I really dragged my feet about going to Patan. In my mind, it was too far away to go for just one day, but it wasn’t far enough to warrant switching hotels. On my second visit to Nepal, I was invited to Patan to watch a friend DJ […]
Kathmandu Itinerary: Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing & More
Kathmandu has quickly become my second home. Having spent weeks at a time there over the course of several months, I’ve had the chance to really explore the city. However, I realize not everyone will be able to spend months in Kathmandu, and frankly, most might not want to. Having visited all of the top […]
Tsho Rolpa Trek Route with Itinerary & Map
The Tsho Rolpa Trek seems to be a mystery when you try to find information online. While this trek is one of the best kept secrets in Nepal, it’s also one of the easiest treks to navigate. The Swiss Embassy is about to complete the trekking trails on this route, and they are the nicest […]
Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary: 5 Day Route & Trail Map
We chose a five day Mardi Himal Trek itinerary after consulting several friends who had done the trek. A few groups did it in three days but called it words like “difficult, brutal, and unnecessary.” The four day trek didn’t look that much better. We then talked to people who did it in six days […]
7 Day Itinerary in Nepal: Culture & History
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 […]