Eleven plates of Nepal — the durbar squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur; Boudhanath's stupa at dusk; the Annapurna teahouse circuit (or its luxury heli-supported version); the walled kingdom of Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang; Everest at the slow pace via Lukla, Namche and Tengboche; the lowland Terai's one-horned rhinos at Chitwan and Bardia; Pokhara's lakeside; Lumbini, the Buddha's birthplace.
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
October-November for the clearest mountain views after the monsoon; March-May for rhododendrons, the warmer trekking season and the Holi/Bisket festivals. Winter is dry and quiet but cold at altitude. June-September is the monsoon — only Mustang stays in the rain shadow.
Do I need permits for Upper Mustang?
Yes. Upper Mustang is a Restricted Area requiring a special permit ($500 USD for the first 10 days, then $50/day) plus an ACAP entry. We arrange both. Foreign trekkers must travel with a registered guide — we provide one.
Can I do Everest comfortably?
Yes. We run the Everest View at the slow pace — Lukla flight, two acclimatisation days at Namche, one at Tengboche, with the option of returning on a heli from Pheriche or Gorak Shep. For luxury seekers we also arrange the Mountain Lodges of Nepal route, with hot showers and proper beds throughout.
What about altitude sickness?
Nepal's high routes start at 2,800m (Lukla) and reach 5,400m (Everest Base Camp). We build acclimatisation days in, carry pulse oximeters and a portable Gamow bag on extreme routes, and pace by your tolerance. For Annapurna we max at ~4,200m.
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