Photos of Mt Everest, whether taken from afar across the Tibetan plateau or from the Everest Base Camp on the southern side, exist in their thousands as treks and tours open up this spectacular mountain to visitors from around the world. Not even a hundred years ago, the story was very different: expeditions still [...]

Annapurna Circuit treks are an amazing way to see Nepal, giving access to remote and fascinating places. This is especially true at Muktinath, a sacred site on Annapurna Circuit treks with great religious and spiritual significance to both Hindus and Buddhists.

With the recent announcement of Nepal Tourist Year 2011, we imagine even more people than ever will be heading out to this fantastic country. For those planning to go on Annapurna Circuit treks, or any other high-altitude trek such as an Everest Base Camp trek, it is important to know how to reduce and [...]

Many visitors to Pokhara arrive for one reason and one reason only - to begin their adventure trekking the Annapurna Circuit. But quite apart from its location as the ‘gateway’ to the Annapurna Circuit, it is a fascinating destination in its own right and it is well worth taking time out to experience the local [...]