The Panchase Trekking route is a three day two night trek around Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal. This short trek is located near civilization, but far enough away that you feel like you’re in the mountains. It’s a low altitude trek with views of the Himalaya in the distance. The Panchase Trekking cost depends on […]
Panchase Trek Itinerary, Route, and Map
The Panchase Trek is a short three-day trek covering the southwest side of Lake Phewa near Pokhara. Despite being so close to a major city, this is a proper trek with hiking trails going through gorgeous forests with views of the Himalaya in the distance on a clear day. We attempted this trek in September […]
Panchase Trek Packing List
The Panchase Trek is a three day two night trek around Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Although it’s located close to a major city, this trek manages to be off the beaten path and feels like a proper trek through the wilderness. It is a low altitude trek, so it’s easier to pack for. Depending on […]
The Best Nepalese Trekking Routes for Beginners
Nepal is an incredibly stunning country full of magnificent geographical marvels. It’s known worldwide for being home to the world’s tallest mountains. Thus, it comes as no surprise that it’s considered a top destination for trekking. And while trekking the Himalayas might seem like a challenging feat, there are several short treks best suited for […]
Helambu Trek Itinerary, Route & Map
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, […]
Helambu Nepal Trek Packing List
The Helambu Nepal Trek is an eight day trek through villages and small cities in Nepal, not far from the capital city of Kathmandu. The first half of the trek up to Gosaikunda is a proper teahouse trek while the lower regions were rebuilt after the earthquake and are more modern with basic hotel facilities. […]
Helambu Trekking Cost & Budget
The Helambu trek cost more than most treks in Nepal, so it’s important to budget properly. Leading up to Gosaikunda, the teahouses are more expensive and very basic. Once you enter the Helambu region the teahouses are more like small hotels with nice beds, attached baths, and thick cement walls to keep you warm. These […]
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 […]
Gosaikunda Lake Trek Packing List
The Gosaikunda Lake Trek is a pilgrimage trek to a holy lake in Langtang National Park. The trek can be done in as little as five days, however, we opted for an eight day route that went through the Helambu Region. This is what we packed for the eight day Gosaikunda Lake Trek. If you […]
Gosaikunda Trekking Cost & Budget
The Gosaikunda Trek was surprisingly more expensive (per day) than any other trek we’ve done in Nepal which is why it’s so important to see the true Gosaikunda trekking cost. The cheapest teahouse room was sometimes three times the price of other routes. We also found the food to be a little more on the […]