Nepal Travel Blog
Travel guides, itineraries, trekking guides and off-the-beaten-path places in NepalHello and welcome to our Nepal travel blog. You will find all our Nepal blog posts in this section of our website.
Maybe you found our Nepal travel blog because you are considering a visit to the subcontinent, or perhaps you are partway through planning a trip to the region. Whatever the reason, we hope we can provide some useful resources and travel tips for Nepal.
A country very close to our hearts, Nepal is arguably where this website was born. We began our full-time nomadic lifestyle with seven months of living in Kathmandu followed by many travels ‘beyond’. Hence the name of our travel blog. That extended stay in Nepal wasn’t our visit, or last, trip to Nepal but it is somewhere we are well overdue for another visit. Mark has trekked all of Nepal’s major trekking trails and is somewhat of an expert; his favourite region for trekking is Langtang.
Our Nepal blog posts are generally aimed at independent travellers and backpackers like us and have a strong focus on travelling around using public transport, staying in budget accommodation and exploring off-the-beaten-path and lesser-visited places.
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World Smile Day 2020: Twenty smiles to brighten your day
In celebration of World Smile Day, a photo essay featuring some of the smiling faces we have encountered during our travels around Asia.
Suggested Tibet Itinerary: Lhasa to Kathmandu via Mount Kailash and Western Tibet
A suggested Tibet itinerary for independent travellers to Tibet, travelling from Lhasa to Kathmandu in Nepal via Mount Kailash and Western Tibet.
Friday Flashback | Trekking in the Annapurnas – 10 days up, 1 hour down
This photo dates back to the first time Kirsty and I went trekking in the Annapurnas together and depicts the first time either of us flew in a helicopter.
Trekking in Nepal: Gokyo Lake trek
The trek from Lukla to Gokyo Lake is an interesting alternative to the more traditional Everest Base Camp trek as it is less well known and less-trekked.
Trekking in Nepal: Everest Base Camp
The Everest region is the biggest trekking attraction in Nepal and the classic Everest Base Camp trek is top of the agenda for many trekkers to Nepal.
Trekking in Nepal: Upper Mustang trek
Hailed as ‘the last forbidden Kingdom’, trekking in Upper Mustang afford stunning scenery but the high cost of the permit keeps many trekkers away.
Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Foothills Trek
Annapurna foothills trek is fantastic for those who do not want to walk for more than a week. It affords superb mountain views without the high altitude.
Trekking in Nepal: Around Annapurna
Trekking in Nepal: Around Annapurna trek, also known as the Annapurna Circuit, is a classic trek that circumnavigates the huge Annapurna massif.
Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp trek is superb and gets you right into the heart of the mountains. The glacial basin known as the Sanctuary will leave you speechless.
Clothing and Equipment List for Trekking in Nepal
What to pack for a Himalayan trek in Nepal. Our comprehensive packing list includes al the clothing and equipment you will need whilst trekking in Nepal.
An Introduction to Trekking in Nepal
An introduction to trekking in Nepal including the best time to trek in Nepal, different types of trek available and what to expect during a Himalayan trek.
Kukur Tihar (Kukur Puja): the Nepalese Festival that Celebrates Dogs
Love dogs? Kukur Tihar (Kukur Puja) is a festival in Nepal that celebrates dogs. Man’s Best Friend is honoured on the second day of Tihar (Diwali in India).