The mountains are calling, and for better or worse, you’ve booked a trip to Nepal. Then comes the big question: But what do I bring?
Packing for a place I’d never been — for a type of trip I’ve never done — was extremely nerve-wracking. Let’s talk about what’s still in my bag after trekking for three months in Nepal.
You’ve seen photos of Everest or those terrifying suspension bridges stretching over gorges in Nepal. And, if you were like me about a year ago, you probably thought, “Oh, that’s not for me.” I get it. With peak trekking season right around the corner, here are my top five reasons why Nepal just isn’t for you — and why these are pretty bad excuses.
Photos from Manaslu and Tsum Valley, taken in March 2018. This less-traveled circuit swings through the beautiful Manaslu Conservation Area and introduces you to the Tibetan culture preserved in Tsum Valley.
Currently exploring: Copenhagen 🇩🇰 Hey there, I’m Emile. And yes I’m a long way from home. I’m not a full-time wanderer, but I’ve made my home in seven countries and counting. I wanted to both document my experiences and to create a forum for fellow adventurers to share their trip reports and trip planning resources.…
