Exploring the mountains can be a great challenge. It should be! It should also be a physical challenge only. Why waste time with navigation when you can get assistance from a local guide? Nepal attracts adrenaline seekers looking to explore the mountains and here we will explain why you should use a guide in Nepal on your next trip. What does a guide do? A guide has many roles on…
Annapurna Base Camp is the main objective of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You will have been trekking for multiple days before reaching the dizzying heights of over 4,000 meters. There may still be snow on the ground and you might not have any idea of what to expect at Annapurna Base Camp as it comes into view. Luckily we are here to ensure you that it isn’t a terrifying…
Flying to Lukla is not like a flight you will have had before! It can be exciting and it can give you great views of the mountains. It is quite often the case that if you are taking this flight, you are about to go trekking. Trekking in the Everest region can be stunning. The flight to Lukla is the beginning and end of this process and flying into the…
Nepal is well known for it’s treks and teahouses. Chances are if you landed on this website you are interested in trekking. Well, you are in luck! We can provide you the information needed to make a great decision on what trek is right for you. One thing that often comes up in discussion is whether trekkers should use a porter service in Nepal. Here, we will explain the reasons…
Medical electives are required if you are studying to be a doctor. It is a somewhat rite of passage and something that medical students can look forward to enjoy. Of course, it is entirely up to you where you wish to do your medical elective. A medical elective in Nepal can you give you a great experience to study some interesting types of medicine. Looking at altitude sickness, the effects…
Chances are, if you are spending time in Nepal you will arrive in Kathmandu. It is where most tourists arrive unless you are coming overland from India. Kathmandu has the main airport; Tribhuvan International Airport and is quite the introduction to the country. Upon arrival, most tourists will head to the Thamel area of Kathmandu which is a unique area of small alleys and services catering to the tourist market.…
