Our NarPhu to Upper Mustang Camping Traverse is now confirmed to go with experienced, Western guide Peter Rudy. The trip dates are September 15 to October 8, 2019 Hidden by swirls of mountain mist, the magnificent panorama view of Annapurna massif appears remote and forbidding. Our first destination is Naar Village located in the extreme northern reaches of the Manang …
The 2019 Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
Starting at Mount Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is the WORLD’S HIGHEST MARATHON and one of the most adventurous trail runs in the world. The upcoming race on May 29, 2019 will be the 17th edition of this annual race held since 2003. This marathon is an international event with 200 runners from over 20 different …
Nepal Helicopter Treks in 2019
We are very excited to offer the first two of our new treks in Nepal utilizing chartered helicopter flights. We are now offering a 12 day Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek and a 12 day Manaslu Circuit Camping Trek. Many of you have been requesting shorter versions of these two fantastic trekking trips, so here you go! Enjoy a grand …
Lodge to Lodge Trekking In Nepal
If you haven’t yet made it to Nepal for a trekking vacation, you may not be familiar with Lodge Trekking. This is by far the most popular style of trekking in the Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions and allows hikers to walk from lodge to lodge without camping in tents. Nowadays, lodges are essentially mini-hotels in the local villages offering …
The Sacred Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal
The Tsum Valley landscape is dotted with mani walls, chortens and kaanis (gateway chortens). Chortens are Buddhist religious monuments, also known as stupas, which are distinct features in Tsum Valley. They are erected to ward off evil spirits from places that are identified as thresholds such as confluences and bridges or to commemorate the visit or death of historic figures, …
Gokyo Lakes and Mani Rimdu Festival trip stats
According to my GPS our approximate total trek was: 13 days 47 hours (moving time, excluding lunches and rests) 70 miles 9,184 feet to 17,500 feet (difference in elevation between Lukla and Goyko Ri) 25,000 feet of ups and downs between VERY IMPRESSIVE, especially at the elevations we were at!
Gokyo Lakes – Great trip & Wonderful memories
Hi Andy, Thank you for organizing the Nepal trek for us. Belle had specific requests and you did a great job meeting them. John and I are grateful we had the opportunity to share in her vision 🙂 Tendi and his team were wonderful. They made the trip as comfortable as possible for us. I am left with very fond …
High Altitude Trekking & CBD
If you are on our website and reading this blog you are probably somewhat familiar with altitude sickness. Research says that approximately 20% of people going to altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,500 meters) will have experienced at least one of the most common effects of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). This rises to 40% at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and further …
Tsum Valley Group Success in Nepal
Hi Andy, The trek was wonderful. It was just as you had described and what we were looking for: beautiful scenery combined with glimpses of local culture. Thanks for suggesting this trip to us. Skies were clear and very blue. Trails were rocky with many steep ups and downs. We passed many mule and yak caravans carrying supplies. We hiked …
Happy Gokyo Lakes Trekkers #2
I’ve put up my prayer flags in the back yard, and am starting to sort my pictures from our wonderful amazing trip. Thanks to Belle for imagining it, Andy for making it come to life, and all of you for participating and enhancing it. Rose – New Jersey, USA