Permits & Rules
NMA Trekking Peak Permits & Costs 2026 (Island, Mera, Lobuche)
Climbing a Nepal trekking peak needs an NMA permit, a registered agency and a guide. Here's how the permits and costs work for Island, Mera and Lobuche East in 2026.
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Trail & Weather
Where to Trek in Nepal During Monsoon: The Rain-Shadow Guide (2026)
Monsoon doesn't mean no trekking. North of the Himalaya, the rain-shadow regions — Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Nar Phu — stay dry and stunning all summer. Here's exactly where to go.
Trail & Weather
Makalu Barun National Park: the Wild Heart of the Himalaya
Snow leopards, red pandas and a vertical mile of ecosystems — the national park behind the Makalu trek is one of the most biodiverse protected areas on Earth. Here's why it matters.
Industry & Tourism
Far-Western Nepal Travel Guide: How to Reach Api, Darchula & the Wild West (2026)
Nepal's far west is its least-visited, most untouched region — and the PM is putting it on the map. Here's how to get there and what to see, from Api Himal to Khaptad.
Trail & Weather
Best Time to Trek Makalu & Api: Seasons, Weather & When to Go (2026)
Remote treks demand the right timing. Here's exactly when to trek Makalu Base Camp and Api Himal — and the seasons to avoid — for clear skies and safe trails.
Trail & Weather
Kanchenjunga vs Makalu: Which Remote Eastern Nepal Trek Should You Do?
Two giant, near-empty treks in Nepal's far east — the world's 3rd-highest and 5th-highest mountains. Here's how Kanchenjunga and Makalu compare, and which one fits you.
Industry & Tourism
The Makalu Base Camp trek in 2026, what it costs, how hard it is and the permits you need
How to plan the remote 18-day trek to the foot of the world’s fifth-highest mountain, the one Nepal’s prime minister just put in the spotlight.
Trail & Weather
Makalu vs Everest Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Do in 2026?
Everest Base Camp is the icon; Makalu is the wild one. Crowds vs solitude, teahouses vs tents, the world's highest vs the fifth-highest. Here's how to choose your 2026 trek.
Industry & Tourism
Nepal's prime minister put Api Himal on the map and almost nobody has trekked it
Nepal's far west has a 7,132 m peak, a base camp trek and almost no trekkers. Why the country is pushing it now, and what the trail is actually like.
Records & People
Kanchenjunga Base Camp: the World's Third-Highest Peak Almost No One Treks
While the crowds chase Everest, Kanchenjunga — the planet's third-highest mountain — guards one of Nepal's wildest, most remote treks. Here's why 2026 is its moment.
Records & People
Nepal's PM Balen Shah has become the country's biggest travel champion — and trekkers win
The world's youngest head of government is an engineer, a rapper, and now Nepal's most powerful tourism marketer — showcasing the country's trails and peaks to millions online. Here's why that's great news if you want to trek Nepal.
Industry & Tourism
Cleaner Kathmandu, better trails: what the Balen Shah government means for your Nepal trek
As Kathmandu's mayor he cleaned up the capital. Now, as Prime Minister, his focus on infrastructure and sustainable tourism could make trekking Nepal better than ever. Here's what to expect.
Industry & Tourism
Nepal is having a global moment in 2026 — here's why now is the time to trek
A charismatic young PM marketing the country to the world, tourist arrivals climbing back above pre-pandemic levels, and the spotlight firmly on the Himalaya. Everything is lining up for Nepal in 2026.
Records & People
The PM is showing the world Pokhara and the Annapurnas — go see why
When Nepal's most-followed leader points his camera at the Annapurna range and Pokhara's lakes, the world looks. Here's how to actually walk into the views he's showing off.
Trail & Weather
The best beginner treks in Nepal: where to start if you've never trekked
You don't need to start with Everest. Nepal has a ladder of gentle, jaw-dropping treks perfect for first-timers — short days, teahouse comfort, and views that will ruin you for ordinary holidays.
Records & People
7 facts about Mount Everest that surprise almost everyone
Its summit was once an ocean floor. It grows every year. And it's still rising. Here are the facts about the world's highest mountain that most people get wrong — and why they make the trek even more astonishing.
Industry & Tourism
Why Nepal banned drones on Everest — then lifted it five days later
For five days in spring 2026, Nepal grounded the cargo drones now hauling gear up Everest, citing security near the China border. The brief ban opened a window onto the geopolitics of the world's highest mountain.
Trail & Weather
Beyond the trek: the wild side of Nepal that most visitors miss
Rhinos, tigers and elephants in steamy jungle, an hour's flight from the snow peaks. Nepal isn't only mountains — and the lowland national parks are the perfect add-on to any trek.
Industry & Tourism
From the Camino to the Himalaya: why Spanish walkers are setting their sights on Nepal
Spain is a nation of long-distance walkers — the Camino de Santiago draws hundreds of thousands every year. For those hungry for a bigger horizon, Nepal is the natural next pilgrimage.
Industry & Tourism
The Netherlands to Nepal: from the lowest land on Earth to the highest peaks
The Dutch live in a country a quarter of which sits below sea level, where the highest "hill" is 322m. No wonder so many of them are drawn to the opposite extreme: the roof of the world.
Permits & Rules
Nepal just put trek permits online — and trekking without a guide now costs you
From March 2026 you can apply for Nepal's restricted-area permits online before you even land — and the fine for trekking without a licensed guide is now NPR 12,000. Here's the new system.
Industry & Tourism
The guide on your trek is now the law — and Nepal's most ethical trekkers are glad
Nepal's mandatory-guide rule isn't just red tape — it's local jobs and safer trails. Here's how responsible trekking, from fair porter loads to insurance, actually works in 2026.
Industry & Tourism
Trekking Nepal over 60: why it's far more achievable than you think
You don't need to be young to walk in the Himalaya. With the right route and the right pace, trekkers in their 60s and 70s reach incredible places in Nepal every season. Here's how.
Trail & Weather
Nepal vs Bhutan: which Himalayan kingdom should you trek first?
Two Himalayan neighbours, two completely different ways to travel. Bhutan charges a high daily fee and limits numbers; Nepal is open, affordable and built for trekkers. Here's how to choose.