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Sep 16

Everest Base Camp permits: what you need and what they cost

You need two permits for Everest Base Camp, not three, and you don’t need a TIMS card for this route. That trips up a lot of people…

Everest Base Camp permits: what you need and what they cost

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Aug 11

Best Short Treks in Nepal for Beginners: A Complete First Timer’s Guide

So you have finally decided to lace up your boots and head into the Himalayas, but weeks of trekking sound daunting and you are not sure…

Best Short Treks in Nepal for Beginners: A Complete First Timer’s Guide

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15h ago

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek for beginners: what to expect and how to prepare

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal, and it suits people who have never trekked in the Himalaya…

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek for beginners: what to expect and how to prepare

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2d ago

Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal: stats, culture and practical tips

Few places in Nepal feel as far from the rest of the country as Upper Mustang. North of the Annapurna range, in the rain shadow of the…

Upper Mustang trekking in Nepal: stats, culture and practical tips

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5d ago

Discovering Mount Everest: Where Adventure Awaits

Where Everest is, how high it stands, and how to reach it on foot.

Discovering Mount Everest: Where Adventure Awaits

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6d ago

Why do trekkers wake up at 4 am on the Gokyo Valley trek Nepal?

Before the first teahouse stove is lit in Gokyo, some trekkers are already lacing their boots. Headlamps click on, breath hangs in the cold…

Why do trekkers wake up at 4 am on the Gokyo Valley trek Nepal?

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Oct 26

Everest Base Camp trek 2026 and 2027: what has changed

The Everest Base Camp trek for 2026 and 2027 is still one of the most popular trekking adventures in Nepal, and the questions people ask…

Everest Base Camp trek 2026 and 2027: what has changed

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Oct 16

Dashain: Nepal’s biggest festival, explained

Every autumn, Nepal slows down for Dashain. Offices close, buses leave Kathmandu packed to the roofs, and families who live far apart…

Dashain: Nepal’s biggest festival, explained

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Oct 14

Upper Dolpo Trek: the Himalayan journey most trekkers never take

The Upper Dolpo Trek runs through the Dolpa region of Nepal, far from the mainstream trekking circuits. It is a long, demanding walk past…

Upper Dolpo Trek: the Himalayan journey most trekkers never take

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Oct 12

Mardi Himal Trek: a quiet Annapurna route worth the trip

The Mardi Himal Trek climbs a forested ridge south of the Annapurna Base Camp route and ends at a base camp of about 4,500 meters. It…

Mardi Himal Trek: a quiet Annapurna route worth the trip

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Some people collect souvenirs, I collect trailheads. Writing about the treks that stay with me long after the altitude wears off. https://5ktreks.com/

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