What to bring, what to leave home, and what to buy or hire in Thamel once you arrive — a practical packing list for teahouse trekking in Nepal.
Altitude Sickness in Nepal: A Trekker’s Prevention Guide
Altitude, not fitness, is what ends most Himalayan treks early. Here is how to recognise the symptoms and how to avoid them in the first place.
Best Time to Visit Nepal: A Month-by-Month Guide
Autumn is the obvious answer, but it is not always the right one. A month-by-month look at weather, visibility, crowds and price across Nepal.
Nepal Visa on Arrival: The Complete 2026 Guide
Most nationalities can get a Nepali visa on landing at Kathmandu. Here is exactly how the process works, what it costs, and how to speed it up.
Nepal Festival Calendar: The Best Festivals to Experience
Nepal celebrates more festivals than there are days in the year. Here are the ones worth planning a trip around — and the ones that will close the shops.
Nepali Food Guide: What to Eat in Nepal
Dal bhat, momo, Newari specialities and trail food — what to eat in Nepal, where to find the good stuff, and how to avoid an upset stomach.
Annapurna Circuit Trek 2026: The Complete Guide
From subtropical valleys to high desert over the 5,416m Thorong La — the classic Himalayan circuit, and still one of the world’s great walks.
Paragliding in Pokhara: The Complete Guide
Launch from Sarangkot with Phewa Lake below and the Annapurnas ahead — Pokhara is rated among the world’s best paragliding sites.
Muktinath Temple Guide: Sacred Pilgrimage in Mustang
A temple at 3,800m sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike — 108 water spouts, an eternal natural flame, and the high desert of Mustang all around.
Ilam Tea Gardens: Eastern Nepal’s Green Hills
Rolling green tea estates, cool hill air and Kanchenjunga on the horizon — eastern Nepal’s quietest and most photogenic corner.
