Trek reports, destination guides and expert advice from our Sherpa guides.
Time your trek right and you might walk into a centuries-old festival: masked monastery dances, family reunions, or a chariot procession through Kathmandu. What to know.
New to trekking in Nepal? Honest answers to the questions we hear most often from first-time trekkers, before they have even booked a flight.
Trekking through fragile landscapes and communities carries real responsibility. How to trek well, for the mountains, the porters and the villages you pass through.
Lukla to Base Camp and back: the route, the altitude profile, and the view that even Base Camp itself cannot give you. A complete primer on the world's most iconic trek.
From dal bhat to garlic soup, what actually ends up on your plate during a Himalayan teahouse trek, and the trail folklore that comes with it.
Teahouses are the beating heart of Himalayan trekking. How the lodge system actually works, a day in the life of a teahouse, and the etiquette that makes it better for everyone.
What actually earns a place in your duffel for a Himalayan teahouse trek, and what you can safely leave at home. A practical, no-nonsense packing guide.
Above 3,000 metres, thinner air changes everything. How Acute Mountain Sickness develops, the acclimatization habits that reduce your risk, and the golden rule that matters most.
TIMS cards, national park fees and restricted-area permits can be confusing for first-time trekkers. What each one is for, and the guide-rule change reshaping independent trekking in Nepal.
Nepal's mountains change character with every season. A month-by-month guide to choosing the right window for your trek, from peak autumn clarity to the quiet trails of winter.
Acute Mountain Sickness affects up to 50% of trekkers above 3,500 m. Understanding the symptoms, prevention and treatment could save your trek — and in serious cases, your life.
Two of Nepal's greatest treks — each spectacular, each unique. This honest comparison helps you choose the right adventure for your fitness level, timeline and trekking ambitions.
Standing at 5,364 m in the shadow of the world's highest mountain is within reach of any fit, motivated trekker. Here's why EBC belongs at the top of your adventure list.
