New to the Himalayas? Here are the practical, unhyped things we wish every first-time trekker knew before lacing up their boots.
Trekking in Nepal is rarely about fitness alone. It is about pacing, packing light, and respecting altitude. Walk high, sleep low, and let the mountains set the schedule.
Pack for layers, not for fashion. A good pair of broken-in boots will do more for your trip than any gadget. And build in rest days — they are not lost time, they are the trip.
Most of all, trek with a local guide. The trail is safer, the stories are better, and the tea houses feel like home.
