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. […]
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Cost & Budget
The Poon Hill Trekking route is a short trek that goes through the lower altitude regions of the Annapurna Conservation Area south of the Annapurna Range. It’s often misinterpreted as an easy trek because it’s only a few days long, however, this trek is difficult due to it being straight uphill. It is a cheaper […]
Poon Hill Packing List
Packing for a trek is always difficult the first time. As someone who has done multiple treks in Nepal at different altitudes, I feel like a pro when it comes to packing everything I need. Typically, I carry my own bag, so it’s important to me not to overpack because I know I’ll have to […]
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Packing List
The Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is a five day trek through the south of the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trek starts at 1,770 m and goes up to 4,500 m which allows you to see a range of different terrains from lush jungle to snowy peaks. Packing light is important if you’ll be carrying […]
Mardi Himal Trek Cost with Daily Breakdowns
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 […]
19 Nepali Apps for Traveling in Nepal
When I first started traveling, I never took the time to download apps. It just didn’t seem important to me. When I started trekking in Nepal, I noticed several of the people I was with had cool apps. Some were maps of the trekking routes. Others you could hold your phone up to the Himalayas […]
Social Media in Nepal: 14 Accounts for Travelers
Over time, people have told me about Facebook pages and Instagram accounts that they use when traveling around Nepal. I honestly wish I’d known how useful social media in Nepal was prior to my first visit. In America, I almost never use Instagram, but in Nepal it’s full of useful information. I’ve found tons of […]
50 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Hiking and trekking can be daunting to say the least. You look at the path ahead of you and wonder if you’ll ever make it. Something I always remind myself is that you just need to take one more step, and if you tell yourself that enough times, you’ll arrive whereever you’re going! But, when […]
Street Dog Rescue in Nepal: 8 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 […]
Sustainable Tourism in Nepal: 13 Easy Ways to Make a Difference
Sustainable tourism in Nepal is something I’ve become passionate about over the last couple of years. When I first started traveling, I didn’t know what sustainable tourism, responsible tourism, or social enterprises were. I didn’t think much about the impact my travels had on different places. I only thought about where I wanted to go, […]