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Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the old royal square of Bhaktapur city, 13 km east of Kathmandu, and the best-preserved of the three Kathmandu Valley Durbar Squares. Foreigners pay NPR 1,800 (about US$18) to enter; the ticket covers the whole walled old city, not just the square itself.
If you search this question, you'll get dozens of "Top 10 Everest Base Camp companies" lists — most written by the companies themselves, or by blogs that get paid for the placement. The honest answer is that there is no single best company for everyone. There is a best company for your trip: your bu
A plain guide to the Dolpo to Mustang trek on the Great Himalaya Trail: the route from Phoksundo Lake over the Ghami La to Lo Manthang, the best time to go, permits, difficulty and cost.
Yes, a fit first-timer can trek the Manaslu Circuit with training and a guide. Here is what the 15 days, the altitude and the Larkya La Pass really ask of you.
The Langtang Valley Trek is Nepal's closest big-mountain trek to Kathmandu — and one of its quietest. Real 2026 costs, an 11-day itinerary, difficulty, permits and the best months to go, from HSJ's local guides.
A complete planning guide to the Everest Three Passes Trek, covering Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, plus Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp in one epic Himalayan loop.
How much does the Annapurna Circuit Trek cost in 2026? A full breakdown — permits, guide, teahouses, food, transport and hidden extras — with budget, standard and comfort tiers. From $600 with HSJ.
The complete gear checklist for Everest Base Camp 2026 — every item you need, what to rent in Kathmandu, how much to pack, and what to leave at home.
The honest, unfiltered answer from guides who've walked the Khumbu trail hundreds of times — covering altitude, fitness, training, AMS, and who should (and shouldn't) attempt EBC.
The best time to trek in Nepal is October–November or March–April. This complete guide covers every season, every region — Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Mustang and more — with a month-by-month breakdown, temperature data, packing advice, and answers to 17 common trekker questions.