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Himalayan Hacks and Handy Hints

  • December 23, 2019

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  • ​My second trip to Nepal with Himalayan Trails (HT), and they did not disappoint! The first was a family trek, and this time, we tackled the Annapurna Circuit by MTB. They are super connected, incredibly organized in every regard, and they truly know how to ride!

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    Joe Carrara Avatar Joe Carrara
    15.11.2025

    Perfectly crafted custom MTB trip in the Annapurna region. Our guide, Suman was truly incredible and made our trip 100% Type 1 fun with just the right mix of adventure and luxury. This company goes above and beyond to support sustainable tourism and perfects the combination of cultural experiences with hardcore adventuring. Already looking forward to my next adventure!

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    Arielle Weinstein Avatar Arielle Weinstein
    15.11.2025

    Gorgeous trip!

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    thomas hurley Avatar thomas hurley
    15.11.2025
  • Myself and my two uncles did an extended version of the Tsum Valley and Manaslu trek and up through Larke Pass. Everything was so well organised, we barely had to think about anything other than what we wanted to eat! The guide and porter that travelled with us were so lovely, caring, accommodating and skilled at what they do. The trek itself was challenging and so beautiful, we often found ourselves on a lesser-known trail that was a great and beautiful alternative to some of the crowded sections of the Manaslu Circuit. We had time to do short side trips on rest days during the trek, in which some of my favourite memories were made- such as trekking up to the Tibetan Border at 5300m! We visited many Gumpas along the way which was so special. The local people welcomed us warmly at every place we went. The weather was absolutely perfect for the trek from Dharmasala up to Larke Pass rounding off the trek perfectly. The staff working in the office at Himalayan Trails are all so lovely and helpful, and are a pleasure to spend a little time with if you have extra time and they aren’t too busy. I will definitely be using Himalayan Trails for my next trip to Nepal! Love, Anusha

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    Anusha Thapa Avatar Anusha Thapa
    23.05.2025

    Nepal – A Land That Stole Our Hearts, and a Team That Made It Unforgettable and Became Family We recently completed a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle journey through Nepal, from the white-water thrills of Trisuli to the raw beauty of Upper Mustang. What made this adventure truly exceptional was the incredible team at Himalayan Trails Awesome Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. From the outset, Mads crafted a tailor-made itinerary that balanced thrill, culture, comfort, and surprise perfectly—rafting, riding, and resting in some of the most stunning and authentic locations Nepal has to offer. The accommodations and meals throughout were well thought out and far exceeded our expectations. Special thanks to: Raj, for flawlessly leading the operations and making everything run seamlessly behind the scenes. Goofy Da, our unstoppable group ride captain—full of joy, patience, and unwavering support no matter how unreasonable our requests were. Always smiling, always delivering. Mahesh, our “Chief Mechanic”, who kept every bike ride-ready, even if it meant fixing them late into the night with bamboo, rocks, or pure ingenuity. Kaushik and Suresh Da, who drove our 4x4 support vehicles like pros through mud, rocks, rivers, and chaos—never spilling a single snack! Ritesh Ji, who led the broader support team with grace and calm, always ready to adjust plans and care for us with kindness and a smile. The professionalism, passion, and genuine care shown by this team turned our trip into something truly meaningful. They didn’t just provide a service—they became part of our story. If you're thinking of exploring Nepal—especially by motorbike or off-the-beaten-path adventures—I cannot recommend Himalayan Trails highly enough. This is not your average tour company. They go the extra mile, quite literally, and treat you like family while doing it. Thank you, team, for an unforgettable ride. We'll be back.

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    Nikhil Ichalkaranje Avatar Nikhil Ichalkaranje
    25.04.2025

    Epic journey off the beaten track with these guys!

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    Georg Winkler Avatar Georg Winkler
    01.06.2020
  • I just finished my second trip with Himalayan Trails, and it was just as epic as the first in 2019. Across both trips (first trekking in Solukhumbu, and then motorbiking to Mustang this time), the itinerary, the food+ activities, the scenery and the crew have been fantastic. The company is ethical, sustainable, knowledgeable and fun, and the crew mirror this. We went as a family group of 12, crossing 3 generations, and both times they worked with us to make sure everyone had a great experience, including our 70+ yr old 'Umma'. A huge thank you for 2 'trips of a lifetime' 🙏

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    Olivia Paris Avatar Olivia Paris
    26.04.2025

    Highly recommended! Hiked to BC, followed by an epic 3-High-Passes trek. This was the third time I travelled with the Himalayan Trails team. Mads, the backoffice team, guides (Tendu) and porters always go above and beyond to make this it memorable experience! This time - despite adverse weather conditions - (we've lost 4 days at the beginning of the trip) they somehow managed to get us to the end without missing out on anything. I will be back, for sure!

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    Felix Haslimeier Avatar Felix Haslimeier
    07.02.2020

    I was genuinely excited about this trip, as it was my first solo adventure. Despite the unexpected circumstances I encountered upon arriving in Nepal, my guides were attentive and dedicated, going above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience and could stick to my itinerary. I would definitely recommend this trip!

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    Melinda Adams Avatar Melinda Adams
    25.09.2025
🏔️ Larkye La Pass 🏔️ Huge congratulations to our 🏔️ Larkye La Pass 🏔️

Huge congratulations to our groups of guests from Netherlands 🇳🇱 for successfully completing the Larkye La pass with our experienced and expert guide Gelu brother.
Snowfall in the high altitudes 📍Namche Bazaar ❄️☃️ Snowfall in the high altitudes 📍Namche Bazaar ❄️☃️🌨️

As the weather was not so favorable since past two days, our guest and guide Naresh could witness this beautiful snowfall while there stay at Namche. 
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#explorenepal #explorepage #himalayas #nepal #trekking #explore #nepal8thwonder #visitnepal #namche #namchebazar #snowfall #snowfalling❄️ #beautifuldestinations #visitnepal #nepalnow #nepaldiaries #nepalisbeautiful #nepaltravel #travelwithht #travelwithhimalayantrails  #adventuretravel #mountaindiaries #reels #viralreelsvideo #videos #viralvideos #fyp #reelsofinstagram #trekkinginnepal #trekinnepal #himalayantrails
📍Ponkar Taal (Lake) Ponkar Lake is a beautiful g 📍Ponkar Taal (Lake) 

Ponkar Lake is a beautiful glacial lake nearby Bhimtang located around 4,100 meters above sea level in the Manaslu region of Nepal 🇳🇵 

Few shots of the lake from ongoing “Manaslu Circuit Trek”. Check out the details of Manaslu circuit trek ➡️ www.himalayan-trails.com 

Don’t miss the upcoming fixed departure dates for spring season ⬇️

♦️FIXED DEPARTURE DATES♦️

23 Mar 2026
31 Mar 2026
06 Apr 2026
13 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026
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#manaslu #manaslucircuit #trekking #nepal #nepaltrekking #trekinnepal #explore #fyp #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #nepalhimalayas #beautifuldestinations #lakes #mountains #visitnepal #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepalnow #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #travelwithht #travelwithhimalayantrails #himalayantrails #manaslucircuittrek
Welcome to Namche Bazaar🙏 Some glimpses from our Welcome to Namche Bazaar🙏

Some glimpses from our ongoing “Three Passes Trek” with beautiful group of guests from USA 🇺🇸 and experienced guide Bire brother. 
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#namche #namchebazar #ebc #everesttrek #everestregion #trekking #trekinnepal #explore #explorenepal #fyp #explorehimalayas #hillarybridge #nepalhimalayas
Majestic view of snow-capped Everest Himalayan ran Majestic view of snow-capped Everest Himalayan range and stunning Gokyo Lakes captured from 📍 Renjo La pass situated at an elevation of 5,360 meters above sea level. 

Beautiful mountain and lake views captured by our expert and experienced guide Naresh from our ongoing “Gokyo Lake Trek”. 

🏔️ Gokyo Ri and Renjo La: The Best of Khumbu 🏔️ 

Starts In: Kathmandu
Ends In: Kathmandu
Duration: 13 Days
Difficulty Grade: Strenuous
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#gokyotrek #gokyolake #gokyolaketrek #renjolapass #highpass #lakes #himalayas #mountains #mountainphotography #nepal #trekking #trekkinginnepal #trekinnepal #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #nepalhimalayas #fyp #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepalnow #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #travelwithht #travelwithhimalayantrails #adventure #adventuretravel #himalayantrails
🏔️ Pikey Peak Trek 🏔️ If you’re short in time, bu 🏔️ Pikey Peak Trek 🏔️

If you’re short in time, but still want to witness the magnificent Everest Himalayan range; “PIKEY PEAK TREK” is one of the best short and easy trek in the lower Everest region, Solukhumbu, Nepal 🇳🇵 

This trek is beginners friendly and the vantage view point also considered as the best viewpoint by Sir Edmund Hillary offers breathtaking panoramic view of the Everest Himalayan Range including Mount Everest. 🏔️

Starts In: Kathmandu
Ends In: Kathmandu
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty Grade: Moderate

Spring season is here! and it is the best time to visit these beautiful trekking destinations. 
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🔵 Website: Visit our website ➡️ www.himalayan-trails.com for detailed itinerary of “Pikey Peak Trek”. 🏔️
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#pikeypeak #trekking #everestregion #lowereverest #everesthimalayanrange #solukhumbu #trekinnepal #fyp #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #nepalhimalayas #visitnepal #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepalnow #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #mountaindiaries #travelphotography #adventure #adventuretravel #travelwithht #travelwithhimalayantrails #himalayantrails
After every storm ⛈️, is a sun 🌞 waiting to shine After every storm ⛈️, is a sun 🌞 waiting to shine again ✨

Our guest finally getting to enjoy some mountain View after few days of gloomy weather in Namche Bazaar. 
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#namche #namchebazar #trekking #trekinnepal #nepalhimalayas #everestregion
Looking for a short trek offering breathtaking vie Looking for a short trek offering breathtaking views? ⬇️ 
Langtang trek is considered one the most beautiful trekking destinations in Nepal as it offers stunning views of landscapes, authentic Sherpa culture and their heart warming hospitality and of course the magnificent Himalayan range of the Langtang Region. 🏔️

Starts In: Kathmandu
Ends In: Kathmandu
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty Grade: Demanding

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🔵 www.himalayan-trails.com more details on our website! ⬆️
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#langtang #langtangtrek #kyanjinri #trekking #nepal #trekinnepal #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #nepalhimalayas #fyp #mountainphotography #travelphotography #visitnepal #nepalnow #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #travelwithht #beautifuldestinations #adventure #travelwithhimalayantrails #kyanjingumba #shorthike #himalayantrails
🏔️ Manaslu Circuit Trek 🏔️ Manaslu circuit trek i 🏔️ Manaslu Circuit Trek 🏔️

Manaslu circuit trek is definitely one of our favorite treks as it is believed one can witness the most spectacular mountain scenery of the Nepal Himalayas! 🇳🇵One of the main highlights of the trek is the journey over the Larke La high pass situated at an elevation of 5,106 meters above sea level. 

Throw🔙 to wonderful moments with our beautiful guests from Australia and expert guide Naresh. These pictures were taken while descending from the Larke La high pass. 

🟠 DON’T MISS OUT THE UPCOMING FIXED DEPARTURE DATES 🟠

10 Mar 2026
16 Mar 2026
23 Mar 2026
31 Mar 2026
06 Apr 2026
13 Apr 2026
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🔹Website: visit our website ➡️ www.himalayan-trails.com for more details of “Manaslu Circuit Trek”. 🏔️
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🔹DM/📧: info@himalayan-trails.com for any further information ℹ️ or enquiry. 

#manaslucircuit #manaslutrek #manaslucircuittrek #trekking #larkepass #trekkinginnepal #nepalhimalayas #himalayas #mountains #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #visitnepal #fyp #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepalnow #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #travelwithht #travelwithhimalayantrails #trekinnepal #adventuretravel #mountaindiaries #manasluregion #beautifuldestinations #travelphotography #trekkinglife #himalayantrails
📍Dudh Kunda Lake 🏔️🌀 🔹 Pikey Peak and Dudh Kunda 📍Dudh Kunda Lake 🏔️🌀

🔹 Pikey Peak and Dudh Kunda Lake 🔹

This is a mesmerizing trek in the lower Everest region, which allows you to witness the majestic Mount Everest and the following Himalayan range from the best viewpoint 📍Pikey Peak considered by Sir Edmund Hillary. 

From visiting beautiful villages of Solu to witnessing the stunning mountain scenery we start the Dudh Kunda Trek which is know as a sacred lake among both Hindu and Buddhists. 
Dudh Kunda lake is situated at the base of mount Numbur, Khatang and Karyolung; the perfect backdrop to the glimmering waters and holy shrines.

Starts In: Kathmandu
Ends In: Kathmandu
Duration: 10 Days
Difficulty Grade: Demanding
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#dudhkunda #dudhkundatrek #trekkinginnepal #nepalhimalayas #trekinnepal #trekking #nepal #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #fyp #explorehimalayas #travelnepal #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepalnow #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #travelwithht #travelwithhimalayantrails #adventuretravel #highaltitude #nepaltrekking #lakes #everestregion #sherpaculture #explorelake #himalayantrails
Witness one of the best 360 degree panoramic view Witness one of the best 360 degree panoramic view of the Everest Himalayan range including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from📍Hotel Everest View 🏔️
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#hoteleverestview #everesttrek #trekkinginnepal #ebc #everestbasecamptrek #trekinnepal #nepal #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #mounteverest #mountamadablam
🏔️ Upper Mustang Trek 🏔️ This trek is a breathtak 🏔️ Upper Mustang Trek 🏔️

This trek is a breathtaking journey through the Kingdom of Lo, a hidden Tibetan Buddhists neighborhood, forbidden to foreigners. From sculpted canyons with wild rock formations, deep gorges, medieval villages, ancient fortresses, palaces and mysterious, ancient cave hermitages and Tibetan Buddhist gompas, every part of Upper Mustang will make you astonished by its beauty. 🤩

Starts In: Kathmandu
Ends In: Kathmandu
Duration: 18 Days
Difficulty Grade: Demanding
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#uppermustang #himalayas #nepal #visitnepal #fyp #explore #explorenepal #explorepage #explorehimalayas #travelwithhimalayantrails #travelwithht #travelnepal #nepalnow #nepal8thwonder #nepalisbeautiful #nepaldiaries #nepaltravel #travelphotography #redcliffs #exploreuppermustang #trekking #trekinnepal #trekkinginnepal #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #himalayantrails
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