Trekking & the trails
Permits, teahouses, packing, and the real cost of Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu and the quieter routes.
9 posts
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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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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