Locals say the Makalu Barun valley in Nepal is the “Yosemite of Nepal”. Experiencing it first hand on our way up to Makalu Advance Base Camp, the valley certainly has that magical wow factor with it’s massive rock walls. Due to its relative inaccessibility, the Makalu Barun region is little-known to tourists with few trekking […]
Himalayas
Kanchenjunga – A Walk In The Indian Himalaya
This post is about a 9-day trek to the Kanchenjunga region in India. It was written for us by Colin, based in Sydney, Australia. Colin is an avid hiker and was previously an adventure travel guide in the Australian Alps. Overview: Kanchenjunga Trek (India) With an excited party of 15, consisting of five fathers and […]
Nepal: A Kanchenjunga Story
This story about the Kanchenjunga trek was written by Bruce, who we met on the expedition to the North and South base camps of this incredible mountain. Bruce is based in Washington, USA. Ka…BOOM!… ka BOOM, BOOM …BOOM! I woke with a start, “what the…” My heart seemed as if it was desperately trying to […]
Nepal: Kanchenjunga North & South Base Camps (Kanchenjunga Circuit)
At 8,586m/28,169ft, Kanchenjunga is the world’s third highest mountain, located in far-eastern Nepal on the border with India. We trekked to both the North and South Base Camps. Blessed with perfect weather, this trek into the far eastern remote part of Nepal was truly an amazing adventure. With great views of the mighty Kanchenjunga massif […]
Nepal: Ultimate Annapurna Dhaulagiri
Introduction Previously having undertaken several expeditions and treks in the Himalayas, this time we headed west to explore the Annapurna Dhaulagiri region, and away from the maddening crowds. Most days, it was rewarding to have stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range. Along with Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) plus close up views of Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest […]