Experience the Trans Bhutan Trail with One World Trekking

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

The Trans Bhutan Trail will re-open to the hiking world in March 2022 after being closed for 60 years! The Trans Bhutan Trail: For hundreds of years, the trail was used by the Royal Family, pilgrims, messengers, armies and traders. Until the 1960s, it was the only way to travel and communicate with others across the country. Now, it has …

Tilicho Lake and the Annapurna Circuit Trek

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

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

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

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 …

Nepal is Open! The Fall Trekking Season is On!

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

I write to you with some great news! On September 23, Nepal announced the lifting of its mandatory quarantine requirement and has resumed issuing on-arrival tourist visas for foreign travelers effective immediately. Here is a recap of the new entry guidelines: There is no longer a quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers showing proof of being fully vaccinated (a 2-shot …