Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
My fourth book with gestalten publications has just been released. In a nutshell, Wanderlust Himalaya: Hiking on Top of the World, is a 300-page coffee table book that showcases 26 of the finest hikes from the world’s highest mountain range (along Read More …
High mountain ranges such as the Rockies, Andes and Himalaya offer some of the most spectacular hiking opportunities on the planet. However, walking at high altitude brings with it certain inherent risks, the most common of which is altitude sickness, Read More …
Avg.Time: 10 days Start / Finish: Syabrubesi – Sundarijal Regular transport to Kathmandu is available to and from both trailheads. Season: October/November and March/April. Difficulty: Moderate Maps / Info: Nepa Maps/Himalaya Map House, 1:120,000 Langtang, Gosainkund & Helambu. Widely available Read More …
Distance: 115 km (71.5 mi) Average Time: 7 to 9 days Start / Finish: Phedi – Naya Pul. There is frequent public transport to both trailheads from Pokhara. I combined the Annapurna sanctuary and Circuit treks, via Tatopani, Ghorepani and Read More …
Distance: 160 – 230 km (depending on route choices) Average Time: 12 to 14 days. Add on an extra 2 days if you do the side trip up to Tilicho Lake. Difficulty: Moderate Start / Finish: Besi Sahar – Naya Read More …