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 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 […]
Street Dog Rescue in Nepal: 10 Organizations to Call for Help
Anyone who has visited Nepal has been confronted with the sad reality of dogs living on the streets. While many of the dogs in Nepal have loving homes, there are a large percentage which go uncared for. They’ve never had vaccines or been to a vet. They haven’t been neutered/spayed, therefore, they reproduce which adds […]
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 […]
Annapurna Base Camp Packing List
I’ve done nine treks in Nepal, but packing for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek was a little trickier than I anticipated. This region has completely banned plastic water bottles and has banned wood burning fire. This means that the teahouses are even colder than other areas and I found myself without thermals, a sleeping bag, […]
5 Tips for Traveling During the Pandemic
I’m going to be honest, traveling during the pandemic is no cup of tea. You’ll be full of stress and uncertainty until the moment you land. Planning trips used to be so simple, but these days, there’s a million extra things to consider and a ton of hoops to jump through. Suraj and I recently […]
Langtang Trek Cost & Budget
The Langtang Trek costs more than some of the treks in Nepal due to its starting point being located along a dangerous road. We opted to hire a private vehicle rather than take a bus, and that made the cost higher. Typically, I feel safe on buses, but I wouldn’t recommend it for this route. […]
Langtang Valley Trekking Gear List
Packing for a trek can be difficult. You want to make sure you have everything you need, but you don’t want to over pack and be stuck carrying a heavy bag for days. This Langtang Valley trekking gear list includes everything you’ll need including the basics and some emergency items. We intended to have a […]
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. […]