Due to Nepal’s extreme geography, its biomes range from tropical to arctic with everything in between. This wild and biodiverse country has humid lowlands where one-horned rhinos and leopards meander and high cliffs where snow leopards and blue sheep leap from sheer face to sheer face. While on treks in Nepal it’s possible to see stunning animals found nowhere else in the world, such as red pandas and Himalayan butterflies. In the country’s national parks you can see rare river dolphins, bizarre looking crocodiles, and take jungle safaris to scout out tigers and leopards. Explore with us ..read more

Access to clean, potable water along the trail isn’t something to stress about while trekking in Nepal. However, as with all high altitude treks (anything above 5000 ft), it’s important to hydrate more than you would at lower elevations. The recommended intake while trekking is 3-4 liters per day.  In the past, many trekkers on the way to Everest Base Camp drank from plastic water bottles that negatively impacted the local environment. As these were banned as of January 2020, we will review the following options to show you what the best ways to stay hydrated are while trekking to Everest ..read more

Everest Base Camp is regarded as one of our planet’s best treks for good reason.  It takes you through the heart of the Himalayas to the foot of our planet’s tallest mountain.  On the way you will pass caravans of yaks, ancient Buddhist monasteries, bustling sherpa villages, and cross over suspension bridges over gaping ravines. Not to mention the sensational views of the snow covered mountains; Ama Dablam, the matterhorn of the Himalayas, will be the first to capture your heart. Followed closely behind by Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu -three of Earth’s tallest peaks! To get the most o ..read more

Home to the world’s highest mountains, most visitors to Nepal head straight for the Himalayas. While it’s undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest trekking destinations, it would be ridiculous to assume that all Nepal has to offer is the Himalayas.  It’s a country with an incredibly diverse and rich history; a lavish tapestry of interwoven cultures, vibrant colors and experiences. Here the opportunities for adventure abound, safari through tropical forests in search of rhinos and tigers, visit the world’s holiest pilgrimage sites, or paraglide over turquoise lakes. The possibilities are en ..read more

Nepal’s festivals are based in ancient, fascinating Hindu and Buddhist mythology going back centuries. It’s no surprise that in a country so rich in culture, customs and colors, the festivals are breathtaking and intricate. Mask dances are frequently performed retelling the epic sagas of demons versus deities, enshrouding all the festivals in a sense of mysticality.  It has been said there’s not a day in Nepal that goes by without a festival being celebrated.  Here are some of the most fantastic festivals this ethnically diverse country celebrates! 1. Dashain Festival Dashain festiva ..read more

The trek to Everest Base Camp is nothing less than a playground for photographers. From start to finish, there are visually interesting elements ranging from stupas to vibrant monasteries all painted against the arresting backdrop of our planet’s tallest mountains. For those who are vying for the best photos the trek has to offer we’ve put together a photo guide of the best locations for shots along the trail! 1. The Suspension Bridges Suspension Bridge The first few days before reaching Namche you’ll have to cross over the Dudh Kosi river on several suspension bridges. The last and the bigges ..read more

Adventure: “An enterprise of hazard; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events.” Webster’s American Dictionary.  Welcome bold adventurers to Nepal! Now, we are sure that everyone on our Base Camp Treks knows exactly what they are getting into when they travel to a remote part of the world to ascend to the base camp of the World’s tallest mountain, but just in case your biggest adventure in the last year was walking around London without Google Maps, then here are the top 10 things that may surprise you while trekking. A litt ..read more

The Everest Base Camp trek is a mecca for adventurous, nature loving souls and hard core granolas alike. It offers pristine vistas for aspiring landscape photographers to capture and is a formidable challenge beckoning to trekkers the world over. If you’re reading this, you’re likely already caught in the allure of Nepal’s most impressive trekking region and are ready to have the question of “When’s the best time to go?”  answered. The short answer: The most popular months to go are April, May and October. February, March, November and December are also great months to trek Everest Base C ..read more

Ready to take your trekking to the next level? The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has designated 28 trekking peaks that can be tackled without an expedition permit. All of the trekking peaks are less than 7000m (22965 Feet) and most can be climbed by anyone with a moderate experience level in mountaineering for a relatively small fee. Want to go above 7000m? You will need to pay quite a bit more as these peaks qualify as expedition peaks. Actual skill levels required for climbing trekking peaks vary quite a bit. Some of the designated peaks require significant mountaineering or climbin ..read more

Updated: March 2, 2020 The situation with the Coronavirus has many travelers very nervous and is a common question from our guests. We are closely monitoring the situation in Nepal and will be updating this blog post on a regular basis as new information becomes available. At the moment all of our treks in Nepal are running as scheduled and service has not been interrupted by the global Coronavirus outbreak. We are providing more information below, please reach out with any questions.  Current Situation in Nepal: We take our guest’s safety very seriously and always recommend following ..read more