Dhunche, Nepal is a small city along the major highway running from Kathmandu to Langtang National Park. It’s most commonly known as the starting point for the Gosaikunda Trek which is a two to three day walk from Dhunche. Many people spend a night at the beginning and end of their trek because of the […]
Chandanbari (Sing Gompa), Nepal: Village Guide
Chandanbari (Sing Gompa) is a scenic village on the way to Gosaikunda Lake. The village is located inside Langtang National Park, and it is famous for its monastery and yak cheese factory. This small town is bright and full of life. It’s the perfect place to rest after a long climb uphill from Dhunche. It […]
Gosaikunda, Nepal: Village Guide
Gosaikunda, Nepal is a small village with a sacred lake located in Langtang National Park which holds religious significance for both Buddhists and Hindus. It’s a popular pilgrimage site year round, especially during the Janai Purnima festival which usually falls in August. Brief History of Gosaikunda, Nepal Although no teahouses or homes existed in Gosaikunda […]
Ghopte, Nepal: Village Guide for Trekkers
Ghopte, Nepal is a small village located inside Langtang National Park. This tiny town was created solely for tourism as it is a major point connecting the Gosaikunda Trek to the Helambu Trek. Although the town doesn’t offer much of its own history, it sits surrounded by other villages with major religious significance to both […]
Melamchi Ghyang, Nepal: Village Guide
Melamchi Ghyang (not to be confused with Melamchi City), is a small village in Langtang National Park along the Helambu Trekking Route. It’s known for its dense population of Yolmo (Hyolmo) people as well as its religious significance among Tibetan Buddhists. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, “Sermathang, Tarkeghyang, and Melamchi Ghyang are the largest […]
Nakote Ghyang, Nepal: Village Guide
Out of all the villages we visited in the Helambu region, Nakote Ghyang was by far my favorite. We arrived at an empty village but soon found everyone at the newly built monastery. A local man had passed away and we had stumbled into the funeral. Nepali hospitality never ceases to amaze me. We were […]
Tarkeghyang, Nepal: Village Guide
Tarkeghyang is a small village located along the Helambu Trekking Route in Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, “Sermathang, Tarkeghyang, and Melamchighyang are the largest and oldest cultural villages inhabited by the Hyolmo/Yolmo community, a culturally rich ethnic group in this (Langtang) conservation area.” This town also holds great religious significance for Tibetan Buddhists […]
Sermathang, Nepal: Village Guide
Sermathang is a large village located northeast of Kathmandu. It’s a great location for weekend visits as it takes less than 4 hours to drive from Kathmandu, and it offers gorgeous Himalayan views. Many people visit as part of the Helambu Trek which is a cultural trek offering a look into Tibetan Buddhism and 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 […]
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Cost: ABC Trek Cost
How much does Annapurna Base Camp trekking cost? The answer will depend a lot on whether you plan to carry your own bag, have a guide, share a room, etc. I’ll break everything down below so that you can plan accordingly. Something that stood out to me about this trek was that the teahouses charged […]