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Positioned between the Tibetan Plateau and Dhaulagiri Range, Dolpo region in western Nepal’s less frequented the trekked area. Until 1989, the route was simply not opened for foreigners. However, after the opening for permits, the trekking destination was trekked by several famous trekkers who have nothing but remarkable things to say about the region. George…

Dolpo is an extremely remote but a spectacular corner of the Nepalese Himalayans. It is bound to the south and east by the giant Dhaulagiri Massif and ChurenHimal and to the west by Jumla district. Also, it is vast. It occupies a whopping 15% of the country’s total area and forms the largest Nepalese district,…

The tallest peak on the planet, Mt. Everest, has wielded a glorious draw for more than a century now. Everybody wants a peek of the Mt. 8,848. That is why, it is the most popular trekking destination in the whole world. Every year, more than 50,000 thousand aspiring trekkers travel to the Everest region to…

The wild west of Nepal has earned a name for its notoriety. From tallest peaks to deepest gorges, from largest glaciers to highest lakes, Nepalese west has it all. It is safe to say that Western Nepal is the most versatile trekking region in the country, even better than Eastern Nepal that has the Everest…

Sikles Village is the second largest Gurung village of Nepal which lies to the northeast of Pokhara. Centrally located in the ACA (Annapurna Conservation Area), this Gurung village has amassed a large number of admirers who have been there. Gurungs are the indigenous inhabitants of the western Nepal who have been living in tribes close…

There are some places in Nepal which are also termed “Remote” even for Nepalese people. These terms are usually meant to denote Western Nepal, i.e., Province 6 and 7. The Districts Jumla, Kalikot, Mugu, Dolpa falls under these provinces. If any explorer truly wants to explore the wild west of Nepal, then these are the…

Nepal Government has announced the year 2020 as a tourism year. Visit Nepal 2020, the third edition of a year-long tourism campaign, has set an ambitious target to welcome more than 20 million tourists within the year. Although the country was shut for foreigners until the 1950s, Nepal has quickly carved a place for itself…

You are always exposed to some risk of getting sick when travelling in a developing country. The chances are heightened even more so trekking at higher elevation where hygiene is less managed and lower oxygen levels reduce resistance to fight infections. It is crucial to have a plan in place for it and when that…

Mount Everest is renowned worldwide for being the highest peak in the world. Reaching its pinnacle still remains the holy grail of even finest mountaineers. Every year, hundreds of people from all over the world flock to the beautiful Himalayan country of Nepal to visit this stunning mountain. The mountain’s magnificent grandeur, promise of a…

Even saying Nepal is one of the most beautiful places in world would be an understatement. It indeed is a piece of heaven on earth. Despite its small size, Nepal boasts of such rich topography and versatility that it will leave you awestruck. Mother nature has indeed blessed the country with a great abundance of…