Blog - The Himalaya
The Markets of Lhasa
Lhasa is a major destination on almost all Tibet holidays and it has a lot to offer visitors, from the magnificent Potala Palace to the sacred Jokhang Temple. If Lhasa is the first high-altitude stop on your itinerary,... Read more
What is a typical day on trek like?
We often get asked about life on trek, especially on traditional tea house treks in Nepal. In this article we give an overview of a typical day on trek from waking up with a welcome cup of bed tea to when you get back into your sleeping bag at night.... Read more
What is the best time of year to complete an Everest Base Camp trek?
Everest Base Camp is one of the world's most iconic locations and the trek to reach it is undoubtedly one of the most sought after and well-known treks in the world. If. you are to maximise your chances of completing it, you need to know the best time to go.... Read more
Trekking in Nepal – the top 5 questions
We get lots of queries from people who are heading off to Nepal for the first time to do an Annapurna trek or to go Everest trekking, as well as from those who’ve got the bug and are looking to go back for more. So, we thought we’d reveal the top five questions.... Read more
Enjoy Kathmandu after a Mera Peak Trek
After the hard work of a Mera Peak trek – or any of our treks in Nepal – it is immensely rewarding to enjoy a day in Kathmandu, taking in some of the sights of this wonderful city and picking up some last-minute ... Read more
Chhurim Sherpa Sets New Everest Record
27-year-old Chhurim Sherpa of Nepal has set a new Everest record: she climbed from base camp to the summit and back twice in just 11 days. Her experience prior to this extraordinary feat included a successful... Read more
Saga Dawa Festival on Tibet Holidays
Each year, thousands of Tibetan pilgrims attend the Saga Dawa Festival at Tarboche, which happened this year on 15 June. Commemorating the three most important anniversaries in Buddhism – the birth, enlightenment... Read more
Mera Peak Trek: The Highlights
The central goal of a Mera Peak trek is, of course, the peak itself – but the entire route is full of stunning Himalayan scenery. Below are just some of the highlights of our Mera Peak trek.... Read more
Yaks: At Home in the Mountains
Whether you are Mera Peak trekking, hiking up to Everest Base Camp or walking on some of the more remote paths of the Solo Khumbu region, you are bound to encounter yaks in some form.... Read more
The Chortens of Nepal
Wherever you trek in the Himalaya – on the Annapurna Circuit, trekking to Everest Base Camp or on a Mera Peak trek – you will encounter chortens (also known as stupas). ... Read more