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 of...Read More
It always gives us a sense of fulfillment when clients write back to us with encouraging messages. Here’s one from Meg Peterson – 92. She was 90 when she completed her Khopra ridge trek. She will be back again next year for another trek. What makes a trekking company special? Is it the slick brochures,...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
