Himalayan Stories by Trekking Team

You can now apply and pay for your Nepal visa online with your credit card. Most guides still say you cannot. They are wrong. In this episode, we break down everything about the Nepal visa for 2026, sourced directly from the Department of Immigration, Nepal Tourism Board, and US State Department. No recycled blog content. No outdated information. Every fact verified. What we cover: Three ways to g...

After 34 years and 10,000+ trekkers, Trekking Team Nepal just published the definitive Everest Base Camp trek guide. In this episode, we break it all down. What is inside: The full 14-day itinerary with insider guide tips you will not find anywhere else Real costs: USD 1,200 (budget) to USD 5,000 (luxury) with itemised breakdowns Month-by-month weather conditions for all 12 months The altitude pro...

Everyone says don't trek Nepal during monsoon. After 34 years and 10,000+ trekkers, we disagree — and we have the rainfall data to prove it. In this episode, we break down the science behind the Himalayan rain shadow and reveal the 7 routes that stay warm, dry, and spectacular between June and September. Upper Mustang receives 250mm of rain per year. London gets 600mm. Pokhara gets 4,000mm. Th...

It's the question every first-time Nepal trekker asks — Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp? Both are iconic. Both are life-changing. Both seem impossible to choose between. In this episode Trekking Team Nepal — with 35 years of guiding both routes — breaks down everything you need to know to make the right decision for you:🏔️ Scenery — which trek looks more spectacular on the trail🎭 Cultu...

Rising from the remote Tibetan Plateau, Mount Kailash is more than just a mountain—it is a forbidden pyramid, a cosmic antenna, and the ultimate spiritual destination. In Axis Mundi: The Kailash Chronicles , we journey to the "Center of the World" to unravel the layers of mystery surrounding this unclimbed peak. Join us as we explore: The Sacred Geometry: Why is Kailash perfectly aligned...

She flew 8,000 km from London to Nepal with 4 friends and a dream. 🏔️ She had no idea the trail to Everest Base Camp was about to change her life forever. From the chaotic streets of Thamel to the silence of the Khumbu Glacier at 5,364 meters , this is Sarah's story. And through every single step of it, Trekking Team Nepal was there. 🇳🇵35 years. 10,000+ trekkers. One mountain that changes ever...

Going high in the Himalayas? Altitude sickness can hit anyone — even fit trekkers. Our experts break down symptoms, prevention, and when to descend. Don't trek blind.