25 March, 2026

Annapurna Base Camp Vs Annapurna Circuit Trek : Which Trek is Best for You?

Nepal offers several trekking destinations that take trekkers to the lap of the Himalayas and provide lifelong memories and a true sense of adventure. Among those trekking destinations, the Annapurna Base Camp  and Annapurna Circuit trek are popular and the most performed adventures. Both of the destinations are located in Nepal’s Gandaki province and let trekkers explore the beautiful Annapurna region. Although both trek destinations take you to the Annapurna region of Nepal, you trek through different locations and routes, providing you with completely distinct experiences. The Annapurna Base Camp trek begins from Pokhara or Nayapul and takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp following a moderately difficult trek taking an average of 7 to 12 days. On the other side, the Annapurna Circuit trek starts from Besisahar or Bhulbhule in Lamjung and takes you to barren landscapes and the deep gorge of the Kaligandaki river via the challenging Thorong La Pass (5,416m). The Annapurna Circuit trek takes an average of 12 to 20 days and gives a diversified experience to the trekkers. This blog explains the difference between the Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit trek by comparing the overall difficulty, average distance, duration, and experience they provide to...

19 March, 2026

Who Died First on Mount Everest ? The Complete History of the Mountain’s First Fatalities

The first recorded death on Mount Everest occurred on June 7, 1922, on this sad day seven Sherpa porters lost lives in an avalanche on the North Col during the British Everest Expedition. The avalanche struck during a descent from a high camp attempt led by George Mallory. These seven Sherpa deaths are the first confirmed fatalities in climbing of Everest in history. The first Western mountaineers to die on Everest were George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, who disappeared on June 8, 1924, during a summit attempt. Their fate remained unknown for 75 years until George Mallory‘s body was discovered in 1999. However, despite these attempts, it is unknown whether Mallory and the sherpas were the first to die in the summit as official record keeping was not fully developed during the period. Early Attempts to Climb Mount Everest in the 1920s As quoted earlier, for most of recorded history Mount Everest was simply unknown to the Western world. Tibetan and Nepali communities who lived in the shadow of the great peaks had no interest in climbing them, viewing the summits as sacred and unapproachable. It was not until the British Great Trigonometrical Survey of India formally identified Everest as...

13 March, 2026

Who Was with Rob Hall When He Died on Mount Everest? The Untold Story of the 1996 Disaster

Who Was with Rob Hall When He Died? Quick answer to the question according to records and climbers. Rob Hall was alone when he died on Mount Everest. His client Doug Hansen collapsed and died near him on the night of May 10 to 11, 1996, but by the time Rob Hall took his last breaths,there was no other climber with him. He was stranded at the South Summit at roughly 8,750 metres, deep inside the Death Zone. Many believe he may have lived had he not stayed to look after the exhausted Doug Hansen and chose to descend instead. Two Sherpas attempted to reach him but turned back because of brutal storm conditions. Rob Hall made a final satellite phone call to his pregnant wife, Jan Arnold, in New Zealand on the morning of May 11 and he died alone, hours after that call. Who Was Rob Hall? After running through the story above you may have thought who was “Rob Hall”? Rob Hall was a New Zealand mountaineer widely regarded as one of the finest high-altitude guides for climbers during his generation. He was born on January 14, 1961, in Christchurch, New Zealand, and developed a deep passion...

24 February, 2026

Who climbed Everest 7 times?

Very few mountaineers have summited the highest mountain peak, Mount Everest, multiple times. In fact, as of 2026, there are only about 7,269 people who have reached the summit of Mt. Everest at least once in their lives. Among these, there are only a handful of people who have stood on the top of Everest seven or more times. Climbing Everest even once is an incredible feat, but doing it seven times demonstrates exceptional skill, hardcore dedication, and incredible resilience. How difficult is multiple ascents of Mount Everest?  Each Everest climb is physically demanding, grueling, and risky. The mountaineers who dare to climb the highest peak on Earth face the challenge of extreme cold, thin air, avalanches, and dangerous mountain crevasses. In fact, the normal success rate of an Everest expedition or Everest climb is only around 50% to 60% on a given expedition. It means many attempts to climb Everest end without reaching the top of the peak. Doing it seven times is a great feat in itself because it multiplies these difficult challenges. Each of these expeditions requires climbers months of difficult training, acclimatization, and a very high financial cost (tens of thousands of dollars per one round...

17 February, 2026

How much does it cost to hire a trekking guide in Nepal?

Hiring a trekking guide in Nepal is a wise idea which guarantees travellers the safety, convenience, and compliance with Nepal’s trekking regulations. Yes! It is mandatory for foreign travellers to hire a guide for trekking in Nepal but only in certain trekking regions. This mandatory law in certain regions makes it important to hire guides. The guide fees in Nepal are reliant on various factors. The cost of guides you choose to hire vary according to the experience, trekking season, and the trekking region you choose to travel. Thus, we have designed this guide to travellers like you wishing to travel to Nepal, understand the costs to create a travel budget and plan. The blog below is an overview of guide expenses and related factors you need to understand for trekking in Nepal in 2026 and future years. An Overview of Trekking Guide Costs in Nepal:  The Guides are important for conquering Nepal’s trails and ensuring a smooth trek without any challenges. The fees of the guide you choose to hire depend primarily on factors like expertise and trekking region. As of 2025–26 data, a typical daily cost of hiring a Nepali trekking guide falls in the range of around...

10 February, 2026

What Is The 2 PM Rule On Everest?

The dream of climbing Mount Everest is full of adventures but is equally challenging. The high altitude, extreme weather conditions, low oxygen level, and limited rescue make the dream further challenging. And if you are a mountaineer or fan of mountaineering, you must be well aware of the rules and regulations during the summit of Mount Everest. The 2 PM rule on Everest is an important guideline that helps to maximize the safety of climbers. This blog explains what the 2 pm rule o n Everest is and how it helped to minimize accidents and save lives for mountaineers in modern Everest expeditions. The reason behind the 2 PM rule, its practicality, and the risks of ignoring the rule are also explained. 2 PM Rule on Everest The 2 pm rules on Everest are the important safety guidelines that require every climber to get back from attempting the summit to the base by 2 pm. If climbers are on the attempt to summit the top of Everest by 2 pm or delayed by any factors, the rules mandate climbers to turn to the safe side without any exceptions. 2 pm rules are important practices that help to reduce the risks...

5 February, 2026

Why Is the Upper Mustang Trek So Expensive?

The Upper Mustang trek is a high-altitude trek in northern Nepal that lets every traveller explore an ancient kingdom, culture, unique geography, and a deep valley carved by the Kaligandaki River. It is an exploration of the rain-shadow desert in Nepal’s Himalayan region. Upper Mustang is also known as the “Forbidden Kingdom,” located in the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, which borders Tibet in the north. The high-altitude region, special logistic requirements, limited accommodation, and restricted area make it one of the most expensive treks in Nepal. Besides cost, a trek here gives you an opportunity to explore windy high-altitude terrain, the medieval wall in Lo Manthang, ancient monasteries, and the lifestyles of local people in the region. This guide explains why the Upper Mustang trek is expensive in comparison to other treks in Nepal. We give an explanation with reasons for the high cost to trek in the Forbidden Kingdom by providing detail about its route, permit requirement, permit costs, and trek difficulty. Upper Mustang Trek The Upper Mustang trek is one of the most unique and special destinations in Nepal. It is special because of its dry and desert-like terrain, rain shadow region, and culture. The trek expedition here...