October 2022

Source Journey to Annapurna Base Camp is the most legendary treks in Nepal that offer iconic views of topography, landscapes, and peaks. The routes are prevalent, so many trekkers visit the region in February as well. Yes, you read it right. Annapurna base camp trek in February is possible. Even though February is a winter …

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Source Annapurna Base Camp is incredibly charming and enjoyable to visit any time. But, the magic that March brings with it to the region is pre-eminent. Great weather, thinner crowds, magnificent scenery, and so much more are happening around the time. The atmosphere is so alleviating and gleeful in March that people will relish every …

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Source In spring 2019 I was allowed to take part in an international expedition to Ama Dablam. Undoubtedly one of the most iconic and beautiful mountains in the world, Ama Dablam is a landmark of the Khumbu region and all of Nepal. While its standing height of 6814m may not have the size of other …

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Source Lakpa Sherpa 30 May, A Sherpa climber from Sangkhuwasabha district scaled Mt Makalu for the third time in 16 days becoming the only climber to make the most ascent of 8485-metre peaks in a single season. Lakpa Sherpa, a senior mountain guide from Seven Summit Treks stood atop the mountain on May 28 making …

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Source Gorak Shep Elevation: 5125 m/16814 ft Dzongla Elevation: 4830 m/15850 ft Trek Distance: 6.7 mi/10.8 km Trek Duration: 4-5 Hours The Gorak Shep to Dzongla section in the Everest Cho La pass Gokyo trek is quite challenging. The trekking trail provides you with an incredible adventure that you need to traverse with caution. The …

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Source Kathmandu: Hungary Airlines’ Wizz Air is preparing to land and take off from Nepal’s second international airport-the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA)- in Bhairahawa with effect from September 2022. Currently, Jazeera Airways is operating its air services to and from the GBIA. The GBIA formally came into operation on May 16 on the occasion …

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Source The Kumari or the ‘Living Goddess’ is one of Nepal’s most intriguing cultural and ancestral traditions. If you visit the country, it’s fascinating to witness the unique custom of worshipping a young prepubescent girl. The literal translation of Kumari is ‘virgin,’ but Kumari also derives from the Sanskrit word ‘Kaumarya,’ meaning ‘princess.’ Both Hindus …

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Source Lobuche’s Maximum Altitude: 4,930m / 16,175 ft Starting Altitude: 4,360m / 14,290 ft Total Elevation Gain: 570m / 1,870 ft Trek Distance: 8.5km / 5.2 miles Walking Hours: 5 hrs Overnight at: a teahouse Dingboche is a common stop for trekkers of Everest Base Camp. It’s your safe haven to stay in and acclimatize …

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Source Most people identify the district of Solukhumbu with Mount Everest. This is the district where the Everest Region or Khumbu area lies. The northern part of the district also borders China. Everest sits along that border, with its north face accessed from the Chinese side.   Solu on the other hand, is the area south …

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