Upper Dolpo Trek had been on my bucket list for the longest time. My first solo trek was to Phoksundo Lake in Dolpo, and it was there that I learned from locals and seasoned trekkers that Upper Dolpo is an…
As Shivaratri, the festival of Lord Shiva, drew near, I was faced with an old dilemma: the annual routine of going on an obligatory climb. But on this occasion, I was plagued with uncertainty about which path to choose. Just…
adventure. In 1950, French mountaineer Maurice Herzog etched his name in history by becoming the first to conquer the formidable Annapurna I, a peak towering at 8,091 meters. This milestone not only marked a historic achievement in mountaineering but also…
Bhojpur’s Mundhum Trail has garnered significant acclaim as a top tourist destination in Nepal, attracting one lakh visitors over the span of three months. The picturesque trail, renowned for its natural beauty and panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, has become…
Conservationists and climate activists have voiced growing concerns over the alarming rate at which mountains across Nepal are losing their snow cover, leading to potential adverse impacts on the entire ecosystem. Experts gathered at the International Mountain Festival in Pokhara…
Nestled in the heart of Mustang, surrounded by a protective mud wall that whispers tales of antiquity, lies the historic settlement of Lomanthang. This hidden gem, rich in cultural and religious significance, has recently undergone a transformative journey aimed at…
Nestled in the heart of the Karnali region, Rara, crowned as the best tourist destination, has become the focal point of attention with an impressive surge in tourist arrivals over the last four months. According to the latest statistics from…
Nestled 3,100 meters above sea level, the serene landscapes of Dhorpatan in Baglung, Nepal, tell a timeless story of resilience and tradition. In the chill of December, as white snow blankets the bare hills, a group of shepherds, with decades…
the Kathmandu Valley in Bhaktapur, Nepal, has welcomed a rare and elusive visitor for the first time – the Greater White Feathered Goose (Anser albifrons). Bird conservationist and researcher Sanjay Shrestha shared the exciting discovery, marking a significant moment for…
Imja Tsho is a glacial lake in the Everest region in the Himalayas. Located at an altitude of 5010 meters, Imja Tsho is one of the highest glacial lakes in the world. The melt of the Imja Glacier, one of…