Sherpa Culture and Spirituality in the Thangme Valley
While the Everest Base Camp trek is a classic, for trekkers in the region who wish to encounter traditional Sherpa agricultural life and quiet expressions of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhist...
View ArticleGateway to Rolwaling: Two Weeks with the Thami in Chokati
In September I accompanied a group of North American teenagers to stay for two weeks in the farming village of Chokati, located in Sindhupalchowk District. Our team of three instructors and eleven...
View ArticleThe Honey Hunters of Nepal
In the foothills of the Nepal Himalaya lives a brave tribe of Gurung people who risk their lives climbing up cliffs to harvest honey from one of the biggest and most dangerous honey bees in the world....
View ArticleThe People You Meet on the Tamang Heritage Trail
The bus ran along the route between Kathmandu and Syabru Besi, the starting point for several treks in the Langtang region. I could see bottomless ravines that opened deep down the valley, while the...
View ArticleAbove Gosaikunda: Highland of Sacred Alpine Lakes
The crystal clear still water of Gosaikunda Lake in Langtang National Park is a well known destination in Rasuwa District for trekkers and pilgrims alike. Gosaikunda, “Holy Lake of the Lord of Senses.”...
View ArticleShree Antu Homestay, Kanchenjunga and Ilam Tea Gardens
One of the richest districts in Nepal in terms of cultural diversity, natural landscape, and cash crops, Ilam is still sees few tourists. As well as Brahmin and Chhetri, Limbu, Rai, Magar, Gurung,...
View ArticlePilgrimage to Lumbini, Buddha’s Birthplace
Nepal is proud to say that The Lord Buddha was born in Nepal. He was born in the Shakya Kingdom of Kapilvastu which is in Nepal, though back then there were no borders. It is not known exactly when...
View ArticleThe Magic of Tihar, Nepal’s Festival of Lights
Sweet carts have parked along the main intersections and fill the air with wisps of sugar, butter, and condensed milk. Men with strands of flower necklaces speed through the streets on scooters, their...
View ArticleManaslu Circuit 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Epic Trek
Located in Gorkha district is an often-overlooked but incredibly magical trek: the Manaslu Circuit. From culture to mountain vistas to physical endurance, it offers visitors everything they might want...
View Article20 Reasons to Visit Nepal in 2020
The Government of Nepal is putting a special emphasis on encouraging travellers to visit Nepal in 2020, promoting it around the world as a destination for adventure, luxury, and everything in between....
View Article5 Reasons to Trek the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Circuit
The Himalayas have been a part of mainstream media for decades. Movies depict harrowing adventures. Articles recount individual quests to reach base camps. Podcasts discuss the environmental impact of...
View ArticleWhat it’s Really Like to Run the Everest Trail Race
Many people with adventure in their soul dream of Everest, and I am no exception. I have devoured the stories of all those heroes and heroines who have made it to the summit and those who have lost...
View ArticleExploring the Lakes of Pokhara
Pokhara: The land of lakes. While Fewa is best-known, there are at least seven in the area: Dipang, Begnas, Rupa, Maidi, Khaste, Gunde, and Fewa. So where should you go if you’re short on time or want...
View ArticleBeyond Lakeside: What to See and Do in the Pokhara Valley
Pokhara has so much more to offer than Lakeside. Unfortunately, many visitors stick to the restaurants and cafes around the lake. To encourage guests to explore the greater Kaski area, here’s a list...
View Article7 Unmissable Monasteries in Pokhara
For visitors looking for interesting places to visit before or after a trek, Pokhara is home to an assortment of monasteries and Buddhist meditation centers. From the elegant temple at Matepani to the...
View ArticleAn Inner Journey on the Helambu Circuit
“There’s always a first time for everything”, I tell myself as I suck my stomach in, roll my hiking pants past my ankles up to the shins, and get down to work; we have leeches to pluck. Despite having...
View ArticleRespectful Tourism at the Bardia Community Homestay
We arrive at a small cluster of houses on the outskirts of the Bardia National Park. On one side of the small dirt road there are the houses, with blossoming flowers, neat gardens, all made of simple...
View ArticleCrafting Experiences at the Tharu Community Lodge
When you arrive at the Tharu Community Lodge you find yourself at the center of a very strange ritual, one that involves a series of friendly bark and a wagging tail. Looking down, you will find a...
View Article5 Reasons to Trek the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Circuit
The Himalayas have been a part of mainstream media for decades. Movies depict harrowing adventures. Articles recount individual quests to reach base camps. Podcasts discuss the environmental impact of...
View ArticleWhat it’s Really Like to Run the Everest Trail Race
Many people with adventure in their soul dream of Everest, and I am no exception. I have devoured the stories of all those heroes and heroines who have made it to the summit and those who have lost...
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