Tackle Everest Base Camp, or the Annapurna Ranges, and you may well find yourself following – quite literally – in the footsteps of Phurba Sherpa. This is a busy time…
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Seeing female porters in Nepal isn’t really the norm; the trekking industry here is very much male-dominated. Women are generally considered to be not strong enough, not fast enough. But these women look pretty strong to me.
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As the most important group of people in Nepal’s trekking industry, porters tend to be treated the worst. Meet the NGO working to fix it.
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Nepal’s Annapurna Base Camp trek is one you definitely want to be prepared for. Sure, there’s training for a high-altitude trek and readying yourself for dal bhat at every meal, but you also need to make sure you’re kitted out with the right gear. Here’s everything you’re likely to need.
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When it comes to hiking in Nepal, we’ve got your back.
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Why Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit is the trek of a lifetime (and what to expect)
by Jen Welchby Jen WelchThere’s so much more to the Himalayas than its poster child, and the Annapurna Circuit is, in my opinion, Nepal’s most stunning, most culturally immersive, and ultimately most rewarding trail.