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See. Everest Base Camp Trek to this iconic base camp, a legendary journey for hikers and mountaineers. Annapurna Circuit Experience a stunningly varied trek around the Annapurna mountains. Patan Explore the ancient royal city's temples, courtyards, and sacred ponds. Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Mountain) Admire this sacred, unclimbed mountain, a home of the Hindu god Shiva.

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Lonely PlanetAug 21, 2026

The 10 best trails for trekking in Nepal

Nepal offers incomparable hiking trails from its green foothills to the high Himalayas on these 10 of the country

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Lonely PlanetAug 13

A walking tour of Patan, Nepal's city of history and heritage

Take a walk to discover the less-seen side to the ancient city of Patan in Nepal

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  • Hiranya Varna MahaviharPlace of worshipPatan, NepalAlso known as the Golden Temple or Kwa Bahal.
  • Patan Durbar SquareSightPatan, NepalStarting point for many city tours.
  • Patan DhokaNeighborhoodPatan, NepalBrightly painted gateway, once a major entry point.
  • Ganesh templePlace of worshipPatan, NepalA 17th-century temple dedicated to the elephant-headed deity.
  • Jadhu HitiSightPatan, NepalStone water tank.
  • Mikha BahalSightPatan, NepalHistoric courtyard with a Buddha statue.
  • National MuseumMuseumKathmandu, NepalExamples of returned sculptures can be seen here.
  • Pim Bahal PokhariSightPatan, NepalAlso known as Jagmadu Pukhu, a pond without foundation.
  • Ashok ChaityaSightPatan, NepalImposing, whitewashed stupa thought to be city center.
  • Bishweshwor TempleSightPatan, NepalA rare Hindu place of worship in a Buddhist area.
  • Sri BahalSightPatan, NepalOne of 18 major Buddhist courtyards, has manuscripts.
  • Na BahalSightPatan, NepalA short walk away from Sri Bahal.
  • Purnachandi PukhuSightPatan, NepalSacred pond flanked by an ancient Siddhi Lakshmi temple.
  • Kumari houseSightPatan, NepalResidence of Patan's living goddess.
  • Dau BahalSightPatan, NepalFinest example of Newari residential architecture.
  • Nag BahalSightPatan, NepalContinue north toward this location.
  • Golden TempleSightPatan, NepalDating back to the 11th century, gilded facade.
  • Patan MuseumMuseumPatan, NepalPart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site complex.
  • Krishna MandirPlace of worshipPatan, NepalStone-built temple dating back to 1637.
  • Mangal BazaarMarketPatan, NepalBustling market near Durbar Square.
  • Mahabouddha TempleSightPatan, Nepal16th-century temple.
  • Haka BahalSightPatan, Nepal
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AfarAug 7

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...

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  • AmankoraHotelParo, BhutanCollection of five lodges across Bhutan's five major valleys
  • WildernessHotelMaun, BotswanaSome journeys change the way you see the world.
  • Six SensesHotelThimphu, BhutanOpened five lodges in Bhutan in 2018
  • SongtsamHotelShangri-La, ChinaOrganizes guided itineraries between lodges in Yunnan and Tibet
  • AndeanHotelCusco, PeruCollection of camps and hotels across Peru's south
  • TinajaniHotelCusco, PeruSix-tent camp opened in 2025 in a rust-colored canyon
  • 62°NORDHotelÅlesund, NorwayOffers multi-night itineraries with bikes or electric cars
  • ShaktiHotelLeh, IndiaEmbraces hut-to-hut hiking with village walks
  • Mountain Lodges of NepalHotelKathmandu, NepalStrings lodges around Everest, Manang, and Annapurna regions
  • The MalkaiHotelMuscat, OmanScheduled to launch in 2026 as three distinct camps
  • Shinta Mani MustangHotelPokhara, NepalPlans to expand with two new retreats in Upper Mustang
  • andBeyondHotelJohannesburg, South Africa
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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Monument to the Hippies in Ibiza, Spain

This sculpture by Ció Abellí shows a father, with long hair and a typical hippie appearance. He walks with his little daughter who looks the same way. At their feet is a world map with the places in the world where the hippie communities were concentrated: San Francisco, Amsterdam, Kathmandu, Goa, and Ibiza. The monument pays tribute to the hippie movement that has played an important role in t…

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  • PachaNightclubFamous nightclub where Ricardo Urgell hired Toni Riera.
  • Monument to the HippiesSightSculpture by Ció Abellí showing father and daughter.
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OutsideJun 1

What Section of the Mount Everest Route Do Climbers Love and Loathe? We Asked the Experts.

Veterans of Mount Everest expeditions tell us their favorite, least-favorite, and toughest spots along the route to the summit.

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  • Hillary StepSighttechnical section, obstacle before summit
  • Lhotse FaceSightclimbed between Camp III and Camp IV
  • Khumbu IcefallSightdangerous section climbed at night
  • Western CwmSightbeautiful hike, easy slope before heat
  • South ColSightThe South Col is typically swept by high winds, leaving it free of significant snow accumulation.
  • Camp IIIPlacecamp at 23,300 feet with sunset views
  • Camp IVPlacecamp at 26,000 feet, start of summit push
  • Cho OyuSightmountain visible from Camp III
  • Tenzing NorgaySightOn 29 May 1953, he and Edmund Hillary were the first confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest, as part of…
  • Edmund HillarySightSir Edmund Percival Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist.
  • Kenton CoolSightKenton Edward Cool is an English climber and mountain guide.
  • Garrett MadisonSightMadison began guiding professionally in 1999 on Mount Rainier and has climbed Mount Everest 16 times.
  • Purnima ShresthaSightShe is the first women to summit Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) three times within a single climbing season.
  • South SummitSightsummit ridge with tricky steps
  • Tibetan horizonSighthorizon visible from the summit ridge
  • Yellow BandSightsection compared to Hillary Step
  • Camp VPlace
  • Kami Rita SherpaSight
  • BalconySight
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OutsideMay 22

Two Climbers Died While Descending from the Summit of Mount Everest

Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.

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OutsideMay 21

There Were Record Crowds on Mount Everest’s Summit This Week but No Deaths

There was a historically huge push to the top of Everest this week, but no reported deaths amid the summit bonanza.

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OutsideMay 13

I’m Outside’s Mount Everest Expert in Base Camp. Ask Me Anything.

Do you have a question about Mount Everest, Nepal, or adventuring in the Himalayas? Drop your inquiry in the comments section of this post. Ben Ayers, who is stationed at Everest Base Camp, will write you an honest answer.

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OutsideMay 6

Flying Drones Were Doing Valuable Work on Mount Everest. Then, Nepal Grounded Them.

The government of Nepal recently canceled cargo drone operations on Everest, cutting off a valuable tool for guiding companies. The decision left politicians, outfitters, and the drone operators scratching their heads.

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OutsideMay 5

Collapsing Ice on Mount Everest Injured Two Climbers and Prompted a Dramatic Rescue

Another climber captured video of the frantic operation to free the two people who were buried by ice after a serac collapsed in the Khumbu Icefall

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OutsideMay 4

Mount Everest’s Guiding Industry Suffered the First Death of the 2026 Season

A 52-year-old guide and mountain worker died while hiking from Gorak Shep to Base Camp, marking the first 2026 fatality for the Everest industry

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OutsideApr 22

I Climbed One of the World’s Deadliest Mountains Without Oxygen. It Almost Broke Me.

Ever wondered what it feels like to ascend an 8,000-meter peak without supplemental oxygen? Mountaineer Stefi Trouget takes us inside her recent attempt on Annapurna.

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  • Mount EverestSightSagarmatha National Park, NepalIt lies in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas and marks part of the China–Nepal border at its summit.
  • K2SightSkardu, PakistanIt lies in the Karakoram range, partially in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and partially…
  • Nanga ParbatSightChilas, PakistanLying immediately southeast of the northernmost bend of the Indus River in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of…
  • ManasluSightGorkha, NepalIt is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal.
  • Broad PeakSightGaskell, PakistanIt is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
  • DhaulagiriSightMyagdi, NepalDhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.
  • MakaluSightSagarmatha National Park, NepalIt is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Mount Everest, on the China–Nepal border.
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OutsideApr 21

A Critical Delay on Mount Everest Is Raising Anxieties Over Crowding and Congestion

Deadly hazards in the Khumbu Icefall have prevented officials from completing the climbing route. Now, guides and outfitters worry that the setback could result in conga lines later in the season.

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OutsideApr 15

Kristin Harila Is Saying Goodbye to Mount Everest with a Bold Plan to Climb It.

Kristin Harila, who holds the speed record on the 8000ers, will attempt the so-called Everest Triple Crown this spring as a personal goodbye to the mountain

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  • LhotseSightMount Everest, NepalAt an elevation of 8,516 metres (27,940 ft) above sea level, the main summit is on the border between the Tibet…
  • NuptseSightMount Everest, NepalIt lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest of Mount Everest.
  • Aloft HotelHotelKathmandu, Nepalbustling epicenter of the Mount Everest climbing scene
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OutsideApr 14

Want to Climb Mount Everest? The Training May Leave You Breathless.

How do climbers train their bodies to reach the summit of Everest? There’s lots of jogging, a few laps on a homemade ladder bridge, and maybe even a frigid climb in the middle of the night, for starters. These days, Everest coaches and training plans prepare a climber’s legs, lungs, and self-confidence for the rigors of the peak.

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OutsideApr 9

“It‘s Damaged the Public's Trust in Us.” Everest Guides Fear the Worst After Nepal’s Hiking Scandal.

Allegations of fraud and poisoning in Himalayan tourism have already had an impact on the Mount Everest guiding industry in Nepal. Expedition operators believe they’ve been unfairly targeted amid the brewing ordeal.

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OutsideApr 8

Shaunna Burke Has Stage IV Breast Cancer. Her Next Challenge: Climb Mount Everest.

Burke has spent decades researching cancer. Now facing a stage IV diagnosis, she’s heading to Mount Everest to study her disease at extreme altitude, and to prove the adventure isn’t over.

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  • Everest MarathonFestivalMount Everest, NepalShaunna Burke was two months out from running it
  • Lobuche EastSightMount Everest, NepalBurke climbed this peak near Everest in 2025
  • University of LeedsPlaceLeeds, United KingdomShaunna Burke is a professor and researcher there
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The GuardianMar 12

It takes a village – the pioneering tourism project breathing new life into India’s mountain communities

Over the past 21 years, Village Ways has been leading low-impact tours of remote communities in the foothills of the Himalayas, supporting traditional ways of life and offering a rare glimpse of pristine landscapes and wildlife Kathdhara village is a riot of colour as the early evening light turns the clouds the rosy hue of Himalayan salt. Bright red chillies lie drying in front of cornflower b…

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Smithsonian MagazineJan 8

Nepal’s Mountainside Teahouses Elevate the Experience for Trekkers Heading to the Top of the World

Comforting rest stops dot the trail for adventurers ascending Mera Peak, offering food, rest and a warm cup of the local brew

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Atlas ObscuraDec 30, 2025

Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Mountain) in Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

There are certainly higher peaks in the Himalayas — at 6,997 meters, Machhapuchhare is far from reaching the heights of the "eight-thousanders" club, but what sets this mountain apart from its taller neighbors is the fact that it has never been officially climbed. Its English name, “Fishtail Mountain,” comes from the shape of its twin summits when seen from the west. Climbing Machhapuchhare is…

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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  • Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
  • Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
  • Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
  • The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelMumbai, IndiaModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
  • Eau BarBarMumbai, IndiaArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
  • MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
  • Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
  • La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
  • SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
  • The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
  • Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
  • The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
  • TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
  • The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
  • Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
  • Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
  • Capella SingaporeHotelSingaporeRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
  • ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
  • Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
  • Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
  • Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
  • Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, IndiaThe Lidder River flows down the valley.
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 29, 2025

On an Anniversary Trip to Bhutan, Swapping 25 Years of Whirlwind Travels for Stillness

Shunali Khullar Shroff and her husband embrace companionable silence in Bhutan.

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  • Babesa Village RestaurantRestaurantThimphu, BhutanTraditional Bhutanese meal in a 500-year-old building.
  • Wangditse monasterySightThimphu, Bhutan18th-century monastery to hike up to.
  • Ap DorjiPlaceThimphu, Bhutan88-year-old astrologer who calculates fortunes.
  • Tiger's NestSightParo, BhutanFamous cliffside monastery, hike up 10,240 feet.
  • Mount EverestSightEverest Base Camp, NepalCaptain points it out from the plane window.
  • AmankoraHotelThimphu, BhutanCalm, minimalist lodges in Thimphu and Paro.
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National GeographicSep 29, 2023

A practical guide to hiking the Himalayas

The peak hiking seasons in Nepal and Bhutan are February to March and October to November, with clear skies and moderate temperatures. In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, March to April and ...

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  • HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepalpeak hiking seasons are February to March and October to November
  • Sagarmatha National ParkSightNamche Bazaar, Nepalfees required to enter on Everest Base Camp trail
  • Everest Base CampTrailNamche Bazaar, Nepalrequires entry fees for Sagarmatha National Park
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