Gear lists, visa requirements, tour guides, and practical tips — written by our Sherpa team from 20 years on the trail.
Everything you need (and nothing you don't) for the 14-day EBC trek. Updated with the latest lightweight gear recommendations from our Sherpa guides.
Tested 12 boots across 500 km of Himalayan trails. Here are our top picks for every budget and trek difficulty.
Everything you need to know about tourist visas, trekking permits, restricted area permits, and TIMS cards for Nepal in 2026.
Medical students need additional documentation beyond a tourist visa. Here's the complete checklist for clinical placement visas.
Easy, moderate, challenging, technical — what do these ratings actually mean? A no-nonsense guide to matching your ability to the trail.
A practical medical guide to AMS, HACE, and HAPE — written with our expedition doctor. Know before you go.
Spring or autumn? Morning or afternoon flights? Here's the definitive seasonal guide to planning your Nepal adventure.
From visa logistics to ward rotations — a comprehensive guide for medical students planning a clinical placement.
Rhinos, tigers, and the Tharu stick dance — everything you need to plan the perfect wildlife safari in Nepal's Terai.
Champagne breakfast at 5,545 m — luxury experience or tourist gimmick? We break down exactly what you get for $1,250.