Kala Patthar (Nepali: काला पत्थर, lit. 'black rock') is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepali Himalayas above Gorakshep. Although not a proper mountain, with a prominence of only 10 m (33 ft),[1] the ascent of Kala Patthar is very popular with trekkers in...

Pikey Peak Trek - Everything You Need To Know Swiss Family Treks Blog Posting Overview of Trek Pikey Peak Trek is the epitome of mountain trekking adventures in Nepal. The leisurely trek provides one of Mt. Everest's best views, the highest mountain in the world. The stunning terrains and rich...

Langtang Ganja La Pass Helambu Trekking, as the name implies, the entire trek route involves crossing the Langtang Valley to enter Helambu via Ganja La Pass. This is an adventurous trek and gives countless aesthetic vistas of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Naya Kanga, Yala Peak and Gaurishankar. Ganja...

The temple of Muktinath is in the trans-Himalayan locale of Nepal at the foot of the snow-covered ranges at an altitude of 3,800 m. The site is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Mukti Kshetra, or where the temple of Muktinath is situated, is mentioned in the Hindu Scriptures such...

Bhedetar - A Scenic Hill Station in Eastern Nepal Tucked away in the rolling foothills of the Mahabharat Range in eastern Nepal lies the scenic hill village of Bhadetar. Situated in the Dhankuta district, this tranquil settlement lies about 24 kilometers north of Dhankuta town center at an altitude of...

Shiva Dhara Trek, one of the most interesting, but most difficult to do, among the trekking routes in the Makalu Arun Valley. Now one of the leading pilgrimage sites, Shiva Dhara (4310 m) is located at the foot of the towering Makalu Mountain (8463 m) in eastern Nepal. The sacred...