From small day hikes, to overnight backpacking adventures, heading into the great outdoors to go hiking is one of the best ways to explore nature. Small day hikes can provide great scenery with little effort, while longer trails reward you with spectacular views, less people, and unique wildlife sightings. This relatively cheap (and sometimes free) activity is a great way to slow down and experience a destination, especially in the middle of a packed vacation schedule. Hiking with kids? Start with a small day hike – trailheads for short hikes are usually close to the parking lot, making it easy to head back for any supplies. Want to venture out on a longer hike? Check with park guidelines on park fees, rules and other information before heading out. ...read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Peter and the WoolfKathmandu
With a stunning backdrop of some of the tallest mountain peaks in the world, Nepals capital city, Kathmandu, offers enough attractions to fulfill the wishes of many travelers. Known as the gateway to the Himal, Kathmandu attracts hikers and climbers fro... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Peter and the WoolfPokhara
Pokhara is a delightful modern city of temples, shops, and natural beauty. The Purano Bazaar in Old Centre is a tourist favorite, with old shops and historic architecture. The city is flanked by snowcapped mountain ranges and breathtaking gorges. Many o... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler hikergal
Lukla
Find highlights on things to do and see in Lukla shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Lukla across multiple sites to help plan your trip. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler ScottANamche Bazar
Find highlights on things to do and see in Namche Bazar shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Namche Bazar across multiple sites to help plan you... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler stuartsfraserManang
Find highlights on things to do and see in Manang shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Manang across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jim & Nats Big TripAnnapurna
Find highlights on things to do and see in Annapurna shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Annapurna across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler ScottALobuche
Find highlights on things to do and see in Lobuche shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Lobuche across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler stuartsfraserLangtang National Park
Find highlights on things to do and see in Langtang National Park shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Langtang National Park across multiple si... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Trekking GrandmaDingboche
Find highlights on things to do and see in Dingboche shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Dingboche across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler hikergalPangboche
Find highlights on things to do and see in Pangboche shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Pangboche across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
Top Five Hiking Trip Blogs
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The Annapurna Circuit | Oct 14 06'
Namaste everybody. We just got back from a 21 day, 280 km trek through Nepal's Annapurna mountain region. Our route is most commonly ref... Continue reading »
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Trek Day 1: Lukla to Phakding | Jun 13 06'
Time taken: 2 1/2 hours (incl. breaks)Distance: Today: ~6-7 kms Total to dat... Continue reading »
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Trekking & Teahouses | Oct 01 07'
One of the reasons for us visiting Nepal was to do one of the many treks into the Himalayas on offer. We chose the 'Annapurna Circuit' because it w... Continue reading »
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The Annapurna Circuit Trek | Apr 02 06'
"The big trek"
We left Kathmandu to start our 18 day trek in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. The trek covered over 200km distance and involved climbing almo... Continue reading »
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Homage to the Himalayas: The Jomosom Trek | Feb 13 08'
"....then it snowed!"
I have just returned from ten days trekking through the Himalayan mountains. Did the Jomosom trek, started at Nayapul, then to Tikehdungha, Ghorepa... Continue reading »
Nepal Travel Experiences
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Farewell Indian Subcontinent
Time is flying by! I can't believe that are already 7 months into our trip and geographically halfway around the globe. Of all of the... Continue reading »
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An Ordinary Day
I've spent the last four days in Kathmandu. I hadn't planned to spend all four days here, more like just two. However there is a festival... Continue reading »
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Teaching english in the Khumbu
Now this was the trip of a lifetime. My first time away from the family. But the best oppertunity of my life (so far). I... Continue reading »
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Day One - the bus trip that took years off my lif...
Hello again everyone. This is your erstwhile journalist speaking. I regret that some of you have visited and found nothing but a title... Continue reading »
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details of the trek, Part One
Hi folks, It's Joanne, and I finally decided it was time for me to tackle the telling of the tale of the ever so fabulous 15... Continue reading »
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