A visit to Tilicho Lake is a spectacular side excursion to your Annapurna Circuit Lodge Trek or can be arranged as a trip all on its own. It’s that tremendous! Tilicho, one of the world’s highest lakes, is situated in a beautiful, steep-sided valley west of Manang Village and the Annapurna Circuit trail. After a day in and around Manang …
The Lost Valleys of Naar and Phu
Hiking across the Annapurna Range to the remote Tibetan villages and monasteries of Upper Manang TREK REPORT APRIL/MAY 2008: I have to admit that this trek surpassed even my own high expectations. I’ve long desired to visit the remote Tibetan valleys of Naar and Phu located in the upper reaches of Nepal’s Manang District. My goal this spring was to …
Flash back to an April morning in Nepal
The sun rises behind Mount Everest on an April morning hike from our lodge in Gorakshep up to the viewpoint peak of Kala Pattar. This is the scene we all dream of seeing ourselves a part of. I am grateful to have witnessed this view many times over the years and it always takes my breath away. Spring 2020 is …
Everest Base Camp on Christmas Day
They made it! A big CONGRATS to Jaci, Jade and Roxie for making it as planned to Mount Everest Base Camp on Christmas Day. Enjoy the walk back to Lukla ladies.
NarPhu to Upper Mustang Group Returns to Kathmandu
The first of our two 2019 NarPhu to Upper Mustang groups has just returned to Kathmandu. Long trip, toughest one I have ever done. Amazing trip. Amazing area. Back in Kathmandu for a hot shower and Kongfisher beer! Many pictures to sort through. 21 days of trekking, 19,000 foot pass and 300 kms mostly above 15,000 feet. Whew! Peter R., …
TREKKING IN NEPAL – IS IT GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY?
A lodge trek in Nepal can cater to your gluten-free diet. Recent research suggests that 10% to 15% of the population suffers from some form of intolerance to gluten and its many symptoms. Switching to a gluten-free diet can initially prove frustrating but, with some creativity and the increase of the number of gluten-free foods now available, you can enjoy …
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL IN NEPAL
Andy, Congrats on 30 years of adventure travel in Nepal. You certainly do it well. Hope you have had a great summer. Judy D. in Vail, CO When the first of the September groups touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu later this week, we officially kick off our 30th trekking season in Nepal! In the fall of 1987, …
WHY YOU SHOULD TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
Should you trek to Mount Everest Base Camp? Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Since their historic feat, thousands of climbers have reached the top of the world (29,035 feet / 8,850 meters) and even more of you are ambitious trekkers choosing to follow in their footsteps as far as Everest …