August 31 to September 22, 2025: Trekking Across India’s Land of Passes Join us in 2025 on a trek across the remote land of Zanskar. Zanskar translates as ‘Land of White Copper’, a once remote collection of Himalayan kingdoms cut off from the rest of the world by the Himalayan Range to the south and the Zanskar Range to the …
Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon 2024 Feedback
Hi Andy, I’m still in Nepal but want to thank you for everything! You were very helpful when i asked you a few questions. The staff here is unbelievable! Top notch! My marathon was good, no problems. Maybe a little slower than most of my other marathons, but they weren’t at 17,000 feet! Thanks again, Warren M. from California2024 Tenzing-Hillary …
What do I need to carry on a lodge trek in Nepal
Hello Friends, Your response to our Annapurna and Everest luxury lodge treks with trip leader Peter Rudy this October has been rather overwhelming. With many of you asking questions on similar topics, Peter has decided to address the more frequently asked in a series of Top Tips. This first “Top Tip” will cover ‘What you should carry in your day …
Touring and Sightseeing Group Returns from Bhutan
Hello Andy, Many thanks for checking in. The trip was absolutely phenomenal and fascinating – and Letho (guide) and Phurba (driver) were wonderful! All best and have a great weekend, Claudia and Adrienne
Can CBD Help When Trekking at High Altitudes
Studies have shown that taking CBD when trekking at higher altitudes can alleviate some of the discomforts of Acute Mountain Sickness. 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 …
Everest Marathon 2024
We are now less than 2 months away before the start of the 2024 Tenzing-Hillary Mount Everest Marathon, Half-Marathon, Ultra Marathon and Non-Runner trips. Trip dates are May 15 to June 3 for all events and spots are still available. Are you ready?
Trekking to Everest Base Camp can be a Gluten-Free Experience
A lodge trek to Everest Base Camp 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 …
Planning a Trek in Nepal
Here’s what you should know about altitude sickness Most of you joining one of our hiking trips in Nepal live and train at or close to sea level. There’s really no way of knowing how your body will react to the higher altitudes encountered on a trek. For example, just because you experienced little effects hiking up Kilimanjaro, doesn’t mean …
My Nepal Adventure
A Dad and his Two Daughters Go to Everest Base CampOctober 19 to November 7, 2022 Last October my daughters Kirsten and Stacy, and I started our journey to Nepal. It took forty hours of travel time to reach Kathmandu where we began our adventure to Mount Everest Base Camp. We flew to the village of Lukla where we began …
Hiking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp
The trekking distance for the hike to Everest Base Camp in Nepal The trek from Lukla (9,200 feet) to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal (17,500 feet) is approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers) one-way. To allow for extra acclimatization, sightseeing and day hiking, One World Trekking’s 30-plus year time-tested Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek itinerary allows for 10 days to …