Nepal Travel Stories

Jun 11, 2024 • 9 min read

Experience Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley by staying in community-run homestays. Here's how to make it happen.

Jun 6, 2024 • 6 min read

Nepal is not expensive, and there’s plenty of value to be had for visitors that follow these budget tips, along with a guide to daily costs.

Jun 3, 2024 • 8 min read

The Himalaya is Nepal’s main attraction, it’s true. Yet there are range of other unforgettable experiences to take in in this mountain country, too.

May 31, 2024 • 5 min read

Whether you're after mountain adventures or dynamic festivals, timing is a key part of a trip to Nepal. Here's how to choose the best month for your needs.

May 29, 2024 • 7 min read

Exploring Nepal is tempting - but not always easy. Here’s all you need to know about buses, private cars, flights and more within the Himalayan country.

May 22, 2024 • 7 min read

Don't miss the best of Nepal with our guide to the top places to visit.

Feb 22, 2024 • 3 min read

Nepal's treks and trails are legendary. Here's how to choose between the Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp.

Dec 23, 2023 • 7 min read

From the high Himalayas to the green foothills, Nepal offers an incomparable array of hiking trails. Here are the very best routes.

Dec 20, 2023 • 7 min read

Both offer incredible mountains, deliciously spicy food and unique cultures to discover. But which should you visit?

Feb 9, 2022 • 5 min read

Nepal is famous for its trekking trails, but the roads offer plenty of adventures at less dizzying altitudes. Here's a guide to Nepal's best road trips.

Feb 6, 2022 • 5 min read

Nepal is famed for its world-class trekking, historic cities and abundant wildlife, and with visas available on arrival, it's easy to visit. Here's how.

Jan 31, 2022 • 4 min read

Rare rhinos, tigers, pilgrimage sites, and more mega-mountains than anywhere else on Earth. Welcome to Nepal. Here are its best national parks.

Jan 10, 2022 • 11 min read

For the Sherpa people of Khumbu, the tourism of Mount Everest is both a livelihood and a source of unspeakable hardship.

Jan 10, 2022 • 7 min read

Kathmandu has been an essential stop on the outdoors circuit since the 1950s. Linger longer in this fascinating city.

Jan 10, 2022 • 9 min read

The trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal is one of the world’s top adventures. Tread lightly with this sustainable guide.

Apr 9, 2021 • 7 min read

Nirmal Purja is a man of firsts. Having climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8000m in one season, earlier this year his all-Nepali team…

Jan 28, 2021 • 5 min read

With suggested itineraries and ideas for alternative destinations, here's everything you need to plan your dream trip to the Himalayan region.

Dec 10, 2020 • 6 min read

Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp is hard - make it easier for everyone else by following these simple etiquette guidelines.

Mar 12, 2020 • 7 min read

Kathmandu and its surrounding areas are rich with stunning temples, architecture and scenery. Here are six must sees from just outside the Nepalese capital.

Jul 18, 2019 • 7 min read

If you decide to trek off the beaten path, be careful what you wish for. This insight hits me as my guide, Nyima, motions towards a steep, crumbling cliff…

May 30, 2019 • 5 min read

The image of the lonely mountaineer, struggling against adversity to claim the summit, has taken a few knocks in recent weeks. When Nepali mountaineer…

Oct 19, 2017 • 5 min read

Ever since Nepal first opened its borders to outsiders in the 1950s, this mystical mountain nation has proved irresistible to travellers, adventurers and…