Far West NepalThe sight of a white-turbaned Dhami, a shaman, with silver bangles on his arms and gold rings in his ears, will indicate just how far west you are of the modern world. Yet Hinduism and Buddhism blends with animism in local devotions, the most famous object of which was the Khaptad Swami, the renowned ‘eco-saint’ who lived to well over 100 years of age.Read More
HumlaHumla is the most remote district in Nepal, and one of the poorest. There are few tourists, and those you meet will most likely be headed to the border town of Hilsa, a stepping-stone to Mount Kailash in Tibet.Read More
Rara & JumlaMore species of birds (236) nest around Rara Lake than people visited in 2010 (170). Yet the largest lake in Nepal, ensconced within its smallest national park, is only three hours walk from an airstrip. It’s a beautiful, calm haven surrounded by forests, and a paradise for bird watchers.Read More
DolpaUntil recently, what little the outside world knew of Dolpa was gleaned from artistic and spiritual accounts from early visitors. Peter Matthiessen’s meditative book ‘The Snow Leopard’ and Eric Valli’s stunning movie ‘Himalaya (Caravan)’ only added to the allure of this unknown land.Read More
Annapurna & MustangAnnapurna, attracts the largest number of trekkers in Nepal. Here you will find everything the Himalayas have to offer, accessible along a selection of well-maintained trails that snake in and around the 55-kilometre Annapurna massif, separated from the gargantuan Dhaulagiri (8167m) by the Kaligandaki, the deepest gorge in the world.Read More
Manaslu & Ganesh HimalEnjoy stunning views of Nepal's 8th highest mountain on the Manaslu Circuit. Go off the beaten track in Ganesh Himal and Camp under the stars! Read More
Langtang & HelambuTrek through high altitude pastures dotted with grazing yaks and blue poppy flowers. Immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of the Gosainkunda Lake or walk in the footsteps of explorer Bill Tilman across the challenging Tilman Pass.Read More
Everest & RolwalingEverything here moves on a higher plane, and you can’t quite say you’ve been trekking in Nepal until you’ve gazed upon the dark cone of Everest (8848m) and its majestic companions Cho Oyu (8188m), Lhotse (8516m) and the jewel of the Khumbu, Ama Dablam (6812m).Read More
Makalu BarunCatch breathtaking views of Makalu, Everest and Lhotse; walk beneath towering granite cliffs and colossal crystal glaciers; test your limits on the gruelling 'three cols' trek from Makalu to Everest and camp in the pristine wilderness of the Makalu Barun National Park.Read More
KanchenjungaCircling the Kathmandu Valley on the descent to the capital, you may well catch a sight of Everest. Cast your eyes yet further to the east, and on a clear day you will see the hazy outline of a hulking white massif, an entire range unto itself.Read More