Trekking & Expeditions
Evacuation from a 5,000 m pass can cost thousands out of pocket. Here is what trekking insurance must cover in Nepal, why the guide-and-TIMS rules raise the stakes, and how to choose a policy that won’t fail you at altitude.
A practical 2026 guide to the Everest Base Camp trek: classic 14-day route, permits (Khumbu + TIMS), real cost breakdown, and who the trek suits.
Upper Mustang is a restricted, arid trans-Himalayan kingdom near Tibet. 2026 permits (USD 500/10 days), Lo Manthang, and the best season to go.
The Manaslu Circuit is a restricted-area teahouse trek around Manaslu (8,163 m), crossing Larkya La (5,160 m). 2026 permits, guide rules, and route.
The Langtang Valley trek is an 7–10 day teahouse trek just north of Kathmandu, rebuilding strongly after the 2015 earthquake. Route, villages, and permits for 2026.
The Annapurna Circuit remains a Himalayan classic — 12–18 days over Thorong La (5,416 m). 2026 route notes, road changes, and permit info.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a 7–13 day teahouse trek to the 4,130 m sanctuary beneath Annapurna South. Route, difficulty, and packing list for 2026.
Annapurna Base Camp vs Everest Base Camp: compare difficulty, duration, cost, views, and altitude to choose the right Nepal trek for 2026.
How Lukla flights operate in 2026: when they run from Kathmandu vs Manthali, why the shift happens, drive times, and how to plan your Everest trek transfer.
Acute mountain sickness in Nepal: early symptoms, how to prevent it with acclimatization, and the golden rules every trekker must follow above 2,500 m.