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Best time to trek Everest Base Camp: a month-by-month guide
What each month brings in the Khumbu, from clear October skies to quiet, freezing January.
Ang Dorje Sherpa · · 6 min read
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Route map, day-by-day distances and altitudes for the Annapurna Circuit, from Chame over Thorong La to Muktinath.
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Ringmo is home to Dolpo-pa families of Tibetan origin who farm, herd yaks, run small lodges and follow Bon religion.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek Map and Route
Route map, day-by-day distances and altitudes for the Annapurna Circuit, from Chame over Thorong La to Muktinath.
3 min read ·
- Best time to trek
Ringmo Village, Dolpo: A Trekker's Guide to Phoksundo's Bon Village
Ringmo is home to Dolpo-pa families of Tibetan origin who farm, herd yaks, run small lodges and follow Bon religion.
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Best time to trekBest Time to Visit Mustang: Month-by-Month Weather Guide
Mustang weather, Tiji Festival dates and the best months for trekking, horse riding and biking.
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Best time to trek Everest Base Camp: a month-by-month guide
What each month brings in the Khumbu, from clear October skies to quiet, freezing January.
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HealthEverest Base Camp altitude sickness: how to prevent it
The warning signs of altitude sickness, and how a slow climb keeps you safe in the Khumbu.
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PlanningAnnapurna Base Camp or Poon Hill: which trek is right for you?
Days, altitude, difficulty and views compared by a guide from Ghandruk.
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Best time to trekBest time to trek Annapurna: a month-by-month guide
Month by month on the Annapurna trails, and which season suits Poon Hill, Base Camp and the Circuit.
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Best time to trekBest time to trek Manaslu Circuit: month by month
When the Larkya La is open, when it snows, and the months our guides prefer for Manaslu.
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HealthCrossing Thorong La safely: a guide's advice for the pass day
Acclimatisation, the pre-dawn start, clothing and when to turn back on the Circuit's high pass.
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Your first Himalayan trek: which region in Nepal?
Four great first treks compared: days, altitude, access and who each one suits.
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PlanningKanchenjunga trek planning guide: routes, permits and seasons
Getting there, the north and south base camps, permits and seasons for Nepal's wildest trek.
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PlanningKyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri: which Langtang viewpoint?
A Langtang guide compares the two viewpoints above Kyanjin Gompa, and helps you choose.
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PlanningLangtang permits and costs: what to plan for
The permits you need for Langtang, and what a day on the trail really costs.
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PlanningLukla flights explained: Ramechhap, delays and what to plan
Kathmandu or Ramechhap, weather delays and luggage: how the flight to Lukla really works.
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PlanningManaslu Circuit permits explained: what you need and how it works
Three permits, a licensed guide and an agency: how the Manaslu paperwork works.
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