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 […]
10 Short Treks in Nepal that Take Less Than 7 Days
While most people dream of doing bucket list treks like Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit, the time commitment for these is usually two weeks at a minimum. For those of us who can’t commit to two weeks in the mountains, or maybe don’t want to, there are tons of short treks in Nepal […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty
Asking people what the Everest Base Camp Trek difficulty level is will result in hundreds of different answers. Before my trek, I got every answer from, “Honestly, it was so easy. I don’t know why anyone says it’s hard.” to “It was the hardest thing I’ve done in my life.” Here’s the thing, difficulty level […]
Training for Everest Base Camp at Home
A question I seem to get asked a lot these days is whether training for Everest Base Camp is necessary or not. Training for a trek is a personal thing, and I could give a million answers to this one question. It’s important to start by asking yourself a few basic questions. Am I in […]
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 […]
Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek Cost & Budget
The Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek is a 7-9 day trek in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. The area was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake that devastated Nepal. In the last few years, the trekking trail was rerouted and the Swiss Embassy created well maintained walking paths. The best part about this trek is that barely […]
Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek Packing List
The Tsho Rolpa Trek is a little different than the other treks I’ve done in Nepal. The area is highly under-touristed which means that there aren’t a ton of places to buy things along the way. In places like the Everest Region or Annapurna Region, it’s easy to grab whatever you forgot as you go. […]
From Kathmandu to Singati by Bus
One of the hardest things about traveling in Nepal is figuring out public transportation. We recently completed the Tsho Rolpa Trek in Gaurishankar Conservation Area, and one of the things we had to figure out was how to get from Kathmandu to Singati by bus. Luckily, it wasn’t too difficult to navigate, but there are […]
Kulekhani Lake Trek Itinerary: 3 Day Trek in Nepal
As much as I love long term trekking, I can’t do it every single day. Yet, sometimes I want a break from the Kathmandu Valley. I’ve been searching for short treks that can be done by all age ranges and by those with no trekking experience. Sometimes people don’t want to spend weeks roughing it […]
Kathmandu Valley Trek Packing List
The Kathmandu Valley Trek is a one-week low altitude trek that’s perfect for beginners or for people who want to trek without leaving the comforts of civilization behind. It’s offers beautiful views of the Himalayas without going more than a few hours from Kathmandu, making it perfect for those who are only in the country […]