A practical guide to monasteries in Nepal by region: Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini and the Everest trail, with etiquette, dress, timing and sample itineraries.
Monastery in Nepal: A Practical Guide to the Best Places to Visit
A practical guide to monasteries in Nepal by region: Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini and the Everest trail, with etiquette, dress, timing and sample itineraries.
Gorakshep Nepal weather explained month by month: night lows, wind, snow, Kala Patthar timing, lodge conditions and what to pack for the coldest stop on the EBC trek.
Dingboche weather by month at 4,410 m: temperatures, wind, snow and rain, plus when to go, what to wear and how to sleep warm on the Everest trek.
What the weather in Nepal is really like in November: clear skies and mild valley days, freezing nights at altitude, trek conditions by region, crowds, festivals and what to pack.
Fishtail Peak Nepal (Machapuchare) is 6,993 m and unclimbed. Learn why it is off limits, where to see it, which treks get closest and when to go.
Compare the best treks in Nepal by days, altitude, difficulty, season, cost and permits, then match a route to your fitness, time and experience.
Pashupatinath in Kathmandu is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a place where centuries-old rituals continue every single day. The main temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Pashupati, sits on the banks of the Bagmati River about five kilometres …
Mountaineering in Nepal has entered a new era. The country’s climbing regulations were overhauled in 2026, permit fees rose sharply, solo climbing was banned on all 8,000-metre peaks, and a record 492 Everest permits were issued in a single spring season. At the same time, …
30 Interesting Facts About Mount Everest Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, but that single fact tells you almost nothing about the mountain. It is a peak made of ancient seafloor. It was named after a man who never saw it and didn’t …
Bhutan Best Time to Visit Bhutan‘s best time to visit is a question of what you want from the trip, not a single date on a calendar. October delivers the clearest mountain views and the biggest festivals. May and November offer near-peak weather with half …