Why is the Annapurna Circuit so beloved by the many trekkers that take up the challenge? It could be the landscape, the cultures, the lifestyle – or all of this and more: the Annapurna experience. Here are five of the things that make the route so special.

Those setting their sights on Everest Base Camp this year may be interested to hear about another trek taking place nearby: the Climate Smart Celebrity Trek. From 15th January to 13th May, veteran summitter Apa Sherpa will be undertaking an epic journey in the hopes of raising greater awareness of climate change and its effects [...]

We recently came across the intriguing story of what one group of trekkers got up to at Everest Base Camp – staging a conference! The intrepid thinkers behind the TEDxEverest project managed to hold a series of high-altitude talks over two nights, despite numerous setbacks.

It’s always interesting to see the stories about the Everest region, and we’re definitely intrigued by a new documentary film, ‘40 Days at Base Camp’, which takes a look at the transient community at Everest Base Camp and those that inhabit it. Filmmaker Dianne Whelan takes a look at the diverse array of people that [...]

When heading up to Everest Base Camp, you’ll pass through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world – and, as you trek through this sublime landscape, you may well spot a variety of the birds that are common to this area of the Himalaya. Many travellers find the birds of the Himalaya [...]

While trekking the Annapurna Circuit, there is one particular feature of the always-astonishing landscape that comes as a welcome sight to travellers: hot springs. There’s nothing quite as good as the chance to warm up and wash off the dust of the journey in water heated by the earth itself. Our Annapurna treks feature several [...]