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Nepal is an incredibly beautiful country. It's majestic mountains, friendly people and interesting culture, all make it an appealing country to travel to. However, it's also incredibly fragile, with melting glaciers, overcrowded hiking trails, pervasive poverty and unmanageable waste. Since 1964 when the first commercial trek was undertaken in Nepal, the tourism industry has slowly … Continue reading Responsible travel guide to Nepal
You could spend an entire lifetime trekking in Nepal and yet still not cover all the trails and treks that are on offer in this mountainous country. If you're considering trekking there, it can be difficult to choose which trek you want to do, especially if you have limited time. So in this post, I … Continue reading Where to trek in Nepal and trek recommendations
The options for trekking in Nepal are endless. There are 20 designated protected areas in the small country of which there are countless trails within to choose from. You only need to stand at one of the walls full of paper trekking maps in the many bookstores in Kathmandu to see the different national parks … Continue reading How to choose a trek in Nepal
Trekking amongst the Himalayas in Nepal is one of the world's great adventures. However, the experience comes with a multitude of things to know before setting off on the trail, whether alone or in a group, independently or with a team of guides and porters. To make your preparation and planning easier for you, I … Continue reading Do’s and don’t’s of trekking in Nepal
A dream since I was a little girl, seeing Everest with my own eyes was a truly incredible experience. I trekked from Salleri up to Gokyo to see some of the highest mountains in the world up close. This is my experience and guide to trekking to Gokyo, as well as a video of my time on the trail.
So as the weather turned bad in the lower Annapurna region, I decided to head to Jomsom to trek in the Himalayan rain shadow. A guide and my day by day experience as well as a video of my time on the trail.
My trek report for hiking Khopra Ridge in the Annapurna Region independently. My day-by-day experience on this lesser known but epic trail along with a guide to doing it yourself plus a video of my time on the trail.
A trek report for hiking the Langtang Valley in Nepal solo, one of the original trekking destinations in the Himalayas. It includes my day-by-day experience on the trail and the nitty-gritty details of organising it, plus a video.
Despite what people say about it, Kathmandu deserves more of your patience, love and time. The chaotic streets, traditional architecture, friendly locals and delicious food makes it one of my favourite cities in Asia. This is my experience in the city, including a guide to exploring it for yourself.
My experience and guide to crossing the India-Nepal border at Panitanki-Kakarbhitta or the eastern side near Darjeeling.