Americans have successfully applied for and obtained a 5 year visa for Nepal. Here are the requirements: One can apply for the visa at the Nepali Consulate or at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. Below is a list of items required: A completed online visa application form (Tourist Visa) Bank statement showing bank balance...Read More
Bed bugs have existed since the beginning of time and the advent of travel has only helped it spread around the world. They are hardy, can survive without feeding for several months and hide in hard-to-reach places. Bed bugs do not discriminate: they can be found in both budget and luxury accommodations and can affect...Read More
The best lodges on treks in Nepal are in the Everest region. In general, they are professionally run, clean, and offer the best meals. The lodges in the Langtang and Annapurna region are good too. But with the recent surge in trekkers to Upper Mustang, the locals in the region have built better lodges to...Read More
YES, a new jeep track (an unpaved road) has been built connecting Jomsom to Lo Manthang and even further. On any given day, on average, there are around 6 to 8 jeeps, a few trucks and tractors and anywhere from 5 to 15 motorbikes using these jeep tracks. There are a lot more jeeps and...Read More
Besides Indian nationals, everyone needs a visa to travel to Nepal. It’s very easy to obtain one. You could either get one on arrival at the Kathmandu airport or in your home country from the Nepali embassy. If you are getting a visa on arrival, please fill out the online form 15 days prior to...Read More
This time to Pikey Peak A couple years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. Come to think of it, this was bound to happen some time in my life given my over-thinking and over-stressing personality. The big earthquake of 2015 just provided the impetus. Anxiety or stress is a downward spiral. If you don’t...Read More
In the Thamel area: Roadhouse café: Best known for its wood-fired pizzas, the roadhouse cafe also serves a variety of salads including the popular goat cheese garden salad and a variety of desserts. There are four outlets in the Kathmandu valley: Thamel, Baluwatar, Bodhnath and Jhamsikhel. The one in Bodhnath overlooks the stupa and...Read More
USA citizens will now receive a 5-year multiple entry visa into Nepal. Americans can spend a maximum of 180 days (per year) in Nepal. This step was taken in response to the US government’s demand for a reciprocal visa regime. Nepalis traveling to the US on a tourist visa have been receiving a 5-year multiple...Read More
Buy branded or knock-off gear vs rent gear in Kathmandu?! That is the question. And there is no simple answer that would fit all trekkers. Below is some information that would help you decide. 1) Where are you coming from: Over the years, we’ve learned from previous trekkers that buying branded outdoor gear in Australia,...Read More
