Island Peak or Mera Peak: which first 6,000 m summit in Nepal?
Mera Peak (6,476 m) is the higher of the two, but the less technical: a long snow slope with no ...
Nepal trekking insurance: helicopter, altitude, repatriation, what to check
Insurance for a trek in Nepal must cover four things: trekking up to the altitude of your route (4,000 m ...
Annapurna or Everest: which trek to choose? A comparison in figures
The Everest trek goes higher (5,364 m at base camp, 5,545 m at Kala Patthar) and costs more because of ...
Nepal trek for beginners: 6 easy treks of 4 to 8 days
A beginner’s trek in Nepal lasts 4 to 8 days, stays below 3,500 to 4,000 m, uses lodges for the ...
The mountains of Nepal: the 8 peaks over 8,000 m and where to see them on a trek
Nepal is home to 8 of the planet’s 14 peaks over 8,000 m, including Everest, the highest point in the ...
Kathmandu before and after your trek: a practical guide to the capital
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The city lies at 1,400 m, in a valley that has seven UNESCO World ...
Pokhara: what to see, what to do, and how to reach your trek
Pokhara is Nepal’s second city and the gateway to the Annapurnas. It lies 200 km west of Kathmandu, at 820 ...
The Sherpas: who are they really? People of the Khumbu, guides and porters
The Sherpas are a people of Nepal, not a job. They came from Tibet 500 years ago, live mainly in ...
Altitude sickness on a trek in Nepal: symptoms, prevention, acclimatisation
Acute mountain sickness is the main reason people abandon treks in Nepal. It does not depend on age, fitness or ...
Gear for a trek in Nepal: the complete list
On a lodge trek in Nepal, you do not need a tent or a stove. But you sleep in unheated ...