Nepal relief

It’s a long uphill climb but smiles are back on innocent faces and time it seems has healed.

Four months on from the quake, we thought we’d take stock and show you exactly where your money went (you generous travellers, you).

Time your Nepal trip just right and you could have the ultimate mountain send-off (or welcome back) – we’re talking street dancing, candle lighting, dog worshipping fun (that last one is totally true).

Having just returned from visiting the Nepalese Himalayas, Darrell Wade (Intrepid co-founder) has penned a heartfelt letter describing his experience.

For anyone interested in the reality of post-earthquake life in Nepal, or for any travellers thinking of trekking there in the near future, this is essential reading.

Photographer Remy Hoehener and his wife were there on the 25th of April when the quake struck. His images of Nepal might be the best we’ve ever seen.

Nicholas Cowie lives with his wife and children in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. He was there when the earthquake struck on April 25th.

We’ve been travelling to Nepal for decades, quite literally. Our office is full of Nepal stories, misty-eyed anecdotes of the perfect mo mo, a stunning Himalayan sunrise or the simple kindness of locals.