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Honest, useful writing on Nepali — what works, what doesn't, what to skip. Practical for tourists, deeper for the curious. Browse by what you need below.
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10 min readABC Trek: A Plain-English Guide to Annapurna Base Camp
The ABC trek (Annapurna Base Camp) explained — the route, how many days it takes, difficulty, the best seasons, and what daily trail life is really like.
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9 min readAma Dablam Climb: 2026 Expedition Guide (6,812m)
An Ama Dablam climb and expedition guide for 2026 — height, the Southwest Ridge route, camps, fixed ropes, difficulty, permits, cost and the best seasons.
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9 min readAnnapurna vs Manaslu: Which Trek Should You Choose?
An Annapurna vs Manaslu decision guide for trekkers — compare permits, crowds, difficulty, infrastructure and cost to pick the right Himalayan route.
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9 min readAsan Bazaar Kathmandu: Old Town Market Guide
A visitor guide to Asan bazaar, Kathmandu's oldest market — its six-road square, Annapurna Temple, what to buy, when to go, and how to get there.
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9 min readAyurveda Nepal: A Traveller's Guide to Healing
Ayurveda Nepal explained for tourists — the history, the doshas, treatments like Panchakarma and Shirodhara, where to go and how to choose a centre safely.
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9 min readBest Restaurants Pokhara Lakeside: Where to Eat
The best restaurants in Pokhara Lakeside — lakeside trout, wood-fired pizza, Tibetan momos and healthy cafes, with what to order and rough 2026 prices.
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Trekking & the trails
9 postsPermits, teahouses, packing, and the real cost of Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu and the quieter routes.
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ABC Trek: A Plain-English Guide to Annapurna Base Camp
The ABC trek (Annapurna Base Camp) explained — the route, how many days it takes, difficulty, the best seasons, and what daily trail life is really like.
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Ama Dablam Climb: 2026 Expedition Guide (6,812m)
An Ama Dablam climb and expedition guide for 2026 — height, the Southwest Ridge route, camps, fixed ropes, difficulty, permits, cost and the best seasons.
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Annapurna vs Manaslu: Which Trek Should You Choose?
An Annapurna vs Manaslu decision guide for trekkers — compare permits, crowds, difficulty, infrastructure and cost to pick the right Himalayan route.
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11 min readDolpo Trek: Nepal's Wild Trans-Himalayan Frontier
A guide to the Dolpo trek in far-west Nepal: Upper vs Lower Dolpo, Phoksundo Lake, restricted-area permits, the 2026 rules, best season and access.
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9 min readEBC Trek by Road: Reach Everest Base Camp Without Flying
How to do the EBC trek by road — driving Kathmandu to Salleri, Phaplu or Surke by jeep, then walking to Everest Base Camp. Routes, costs, days and seasons.
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10 min readEverest Base Camp Helicopter Return: 2026 Guide
Everest Base Camp helicopter return — how it works, real costs, weight limits, the shifting landing rules, and who it suits. A factual 2026 guide.
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9 min readIs Lukla Airport Dangerous? An Honest Pilot's-Eye View
Is Lukla airport dangerous? A clear, factual look at the runway, weather cancellations, safety record and how Everest trekkers fly in and out safely.
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10 min readLobuche Peak Climbing (Lobuche East, 6,119m): 2026 Guide
A Lobuche Peak climbing guide for 2026 — Lobuche East height, route, the false summit, itinerary, difficulty, NMA permit cost and best seasons.
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10 min readMount Everest Climbing Permit Cost (2026 Guide)
The Mount Everest climbing permit cost in 2026 — the US$15,000 spring royalty, every season's rate, the garbage deposit, liaison fee, and what's not included.
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Plan your trip
16 postsVisas, SIM cards, money, transport, and the on-the-ground logistics nobody explains before you land.
- 9 min read
Asan Bazaar Kathmandu: Old Town Market Guide
A visitor guide to Asan bazaar, Kathmandu's oldest market — its six-road square, Annapurna Temple, what to buy, when to go, and how to get there.
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10 min readHow to Choose the Best Trekking Agency in Nepal (2026)
A practical buyer's guide to choosing a trekking agency in Nepal: TAAN registration, the licences to check, fair pricing, and the red flags to avoid.
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11 min readBuddha Air: A Tourist's Guide to Nepal's Top Airline
A traveller's guide to Buddha Air — routes, ATR fleet, the Everest mountain flight, fares, baggage rules and booking tips for Nepal's largest airline.
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9 min readChitwan Jungle Resort: How to Choose Where to Stay
A Chitwan jungle resort guide for tourists — Sauraha vs Meghauli, resort types, what packages include, and how to book the right base for your safari.
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10 min readDomestic Flights in Nepal: Buddha Air, Yeti & More (2026)
A tourist's guide to domestic flights in Nepal — Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines routes, two-tier fares, baggage rules, Lukla and mountain flights, and booking tips.
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10 min readEverest Helicopter Tour: Cost, Landing & 2026 Guide
Everest helicopter tour from Kathmandu — cost, the Kala Patthar landing rules, Hotel Everest View breakfast, weight limits, best season and safety.
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9 min readIs Nepal Cash Only? Cards, QR and Cash in 2026
Is Nepal cash only? Mostly yes for daily spending, but cards and tourist QR payments are spreading. Where each works, fees, and how much cash to carry.
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9 min readKalinchok Travel Guide: Cable Car, Temple & Snow
A tourist's guide to Kalinchok (Kalinchowk) in Dolakha — the cable car, the Bhagwati temple at 3,842 m, Kuri village, snowfall and how to get there from Kathmandu.
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9 min readNepal 30 Day Visa: Cost, Rules, and Who It Suits
A focused guide to the Nepal 30 day visa — the USD 50 fee, multiple-entry rules, when to pick it over 15 or 90 days, and how to extend.
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Festivals & culture
3 postsTemples, Newari food, and the festivals worth planning a whole trip around — with the etiquette to do it right.
- 9 min read
Ayurveda Nepal: A Traveller's Guide to Healing
Ayurveda Nepal explained for tourists — the history, the doshas, treatments like Panchakarma and Shirodhara, where to go and how to choose a centre safely.
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Best Restaurants Pokhara Lakeside: Where to Eat
The best restaurants in Pokhara Lakeside — lakeside trout, wood-fired pizza, Tibetan momos and healthy cafes, with what to order and rough 2026 prices.
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9 min readMonastery Stay Nepal: Guide for Travellers 2026
A practical guide to a monastery stay in Nepal — where to go, what a day looks like, costs, etiquette and how to book a respectful Buddhist retreat.
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Beyond the valley
2 postsDay trips and quieter corners — hilltop towns, jungle safaris, and sunrise ridges within reach of the cities.
10 min readHimalayan Tahr: Nepal's Cliff-Dwelling Wild Goat
A trekker's guide to the Himalayan tahr in Nepal: where to see this wild goat, its alpine habitat, conservation status, and the Everest trail's most-spotted mammal.
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9 min readOne-Horned Rhino in Nepal: Where to See Them in Chitwan
See the greater one-horned rhino in Nepal. Chitwan holds 694 of the country's 752 rhinos — where, when, and how to spot them on safari in 2026.
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