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Why go for the Traditional Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri?

Why go for the Traditional Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri?

Imagine standing at the base of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, where many people’s dreams are fulfilled, while many others are born. Being surrounded by panoramic giant peaks like Mount Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam,[...]

Where to Witness the Vibrant Maghe Sankranti Festival in Nepal?

Where to Witness the Vibrant Maghe Sankranti Festival in Nepal?

A small landlocked nation between India and China, Nepal is rich in culture, diversity, languages, traditions and ethnic groups. There are many festivals and Jatra celebrated here, including Maghe Sankranti. The festival is[...]

How to Spend 24 Hours in Kathmandu?

How to Spend 24 Hours in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is vibrant, colorful, and the capital of Nepal-one of those cities that is a treasure of culture, history, and spirituality. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, this city features stunning views of snow-capped peaks combined[...]

Into the Heart of Manaslu: Travellers' Tales by Hunkle Chan

Into the Heart of Manaslu: Travellers' Tales by Hunkle Chan

Standing at 8,163, Manaslu is the 8th highest mountain in the world. It lies between Ganesh Himal in the east and Annapurna in the west. Often mistaken for “fishtail” or Machapuchare, Manaslu’s summit appears like a[...]

A Day in the Life of a Trekking Guide in Nepal: Saroj Nepal’s Story

A Day in the Life of a Trekking Guide in Nepal: Saroj Nepal’s Story

In the towering shadow of the Himalaya where each step is a journey into discovery, Saroj Nepal, a trekking guide in Nepal gets up long before the first rays of the sun kiss mountain peaks. A seasoned guide, his work is so much more than showing[...]

Trekking vs. Tours: Which Travel Experience is Right for You?

Trekking vs. Tours: Which Travel Experience is Right for You?

Choosing between trekking or tours can be quite an exciting yet difficult decision to make in planning your next adventure. Both trekking and tours are ways to travel into the world but simply appeal to different traveling tastes and[...]

Explore the Legacy of the Gurung: Nepal's Brave Warriors and Rich Culture

Explore the Legacy of the Gurung: Nepal's Brave Warriors and Rich Culture

Nepal is a country of mosaic ethnicities, amongst which the Gurung people form one of the most striking communities in their spheres. Famed for their bravery, the Gurung people gained lasting prestige for bravery and loyalty when working[...]

Top 16 Fascinating Facts About Kathmandu by Christina Whiting

Top 16 Fascinating Facts About Kathmandu by Christina Whiting

Kathmandu, Nepal The capital of Nepal lies in a hilly region near the confluence of the Baghmati and Vishnumati rivers, at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. As of the 2021 Nepal census, there[...]

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