Visiting Mount Fansipan, Vietnam
Climb Mount Fansipan, the 3,143-metre roof of Indochina above Sapa, Vietnam: terraced valleys, forest trails, best seasons and practical trek…
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Visiting Rara Lake, Nepal
Visit Rara Lake, Nepal's largest lake, set in a quiet national park in far-western Mugu: forests, wildlife, seasons and practical…
Read moreVisiting Shey Phoksundo, Nepal
Visit Nepal's remote Shey Phoksundo: the turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake, Bon monasteries and ancient Dolpo culture, with seasons and…
Read moreVisiting Mardi Himal, Nepal
Trek Nepal's Mardi Himal ridge for big Annapurna views in under a week: rhododendron forests, sunrise over Machhapuchhre, seasons and…
Read moreVisiting the Rolwaling Valley, Nepal
Trek Nepal's wild Rolwaling Valley to the glacial waters of Tsho Rolpa, with Sherpa villages, dramatic passes, seasons and practical…
Read moreVisiting the Tsum Valley, Nepal
Trek Nepal's sacred Tsum Valley: ancient Buddhist villages, Milarepa's cave and Mu Gompa beneath Ganesh Himal, with seasons, trailheads and…
Read moreVisiting the Markha Valley, India
Trek Ladakh's Markha Valley past Buddhist villages, rivers and high passes over 5,000 metres, with the best trekking seasons, trailheads…
Read moreBuilding a First-Aid Kit for Mountain Treks
Build a first-aid kit for mountain treks: wound care, blisters, sprains, stomach remedies and altitude essentials, and the knowledge to…
Read moreGetting Around the Mountains by Public Bus
Mountain buses reach the trailheads trains never will. Learn to research timetables, ride confidently, handle luggage and plan for when…
Read morePlanning Sunrise and Sunset Viewpoints in the Mountains
Mountain sunrises and sunsets reward careful planning. Learn to scout viewpoints, time your walk, dress for the wait and always…
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