Nepal is a country with beautiful scenery, a lively culture, and friendly, hospitable people. However, it can sometimes be difficult for tourists, newcomers, or first-timers to communicate with locals, particularly if you don’t speak Nepali well. Knowing a few communication tips can make any situation easier, whether you’re perusing street markets, booking a Himalayan trek, […]
10 Common Mistakes First-Time Hikers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
About the author: Nasir is an avid hiker and outdoor content writer. He also loves reading outdoor adventure books to learn more about hiking and backpacking. He writes about his hiking adventures at hikinginsights.com and also shares useful hiking tips. A first-time hiking adventure is a memorable experience that you can feel only once in […]
Panchase Trekking Cost & Budget
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 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 […]
Living in Kathmandu as an Expat: Pros & Cons
Kathmandu, Nepal, is a city full of contradictions. It’s both chaotic and peaceful, relaxing and stressful, energetic and calm. It’s the sort of place you either love or hate. Lucky for me, I love Kathmandu, but it’s not always easy to live here. There are definite benefits to living in Kathmandu, like how affordable and […]
Nepal Packing List for Female Backpackers
Over time I’ve put together several packing lists for different treks, but I’ve never created a female packing list for Nepal for the regular day to day items. Nepal is an interesting country with a quickly changing dynamic. Below I’ve compiled a list of everything a female traveler should bring with them. A good note […]
The 21 Best Nepal Souvenirs & Where to Buy Them
Recently, I’ve had a few friends ask me what to buy for Nepal souvenirs to take home with them. I feel like I’ve spent a lifetime in Thamel and Lakeside walking by the hundreds of shops selling goods. The thing is, so many sell the same thing, and they all sell them for different prices. […]
11 Nepali Words Every Tourist Should Know + 55 Extras!
If you’re anything like me, then you like to learn a few words whenever you visit a new country. Learning Nepali words was extra difficult for me. Because the words are written in characters (not letters like we’re used to in the U.S.) the translations are often spelled 100 different ways. Trying to read them […]
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 […]