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Route guides, field notes and updates from the family behind SherpaHolidays.
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Nepal Visa for US Citizens: What to Prepare Before Flying
Nepal tourist visa fees, eVisa versus visa on arrival, and the documents to prepare before flying. Official guidance checked October 6, 2026.
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Kathmandu's Three Durbar Squares: Which Ones Should You Visit?
Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur? Compare the three Durbar Squares, decide where to spend your time, and know what to check before visiting.
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Is Nepal Safe to Visit? October 15, 2026 Update
Nepal remains at US State Department Level 2 in our October 15, 2026 check. Read the regional warning, dated events and what we do if conditions change.
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Trekking in Nepal This Autumn: What to Know in 2026
Which regions are open after the Langtang flood, how roads and flights are running, this year's permit fees and guide rule, and when the monsoon ends. Updated September…
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The Langtang Flood: What Happened and How to Help
On August 26 a glacier collapse on Langtang Lirung flooded the Trishuli valley. What happened, how our trips are running now, and how to help. Updated September 23.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek: The Complete Guide for First Timers
How long the Annapurna Circuit takes, the best time to go, what crossing Thorong La is like, how fit you need to be, what it costs and what…
Start here
Three guides to read first if you are planning a trip to Nepal.
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Everest Base Camp Trek: The Complete Guide for First Timers
What you need to know about trekking to Everest Base Camp: the route, cost, best time to go, fitness requirements and how to book a fully guided premium…
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What Everest Base Camp Really Costs, in US Dollars
Our $3,975 trek price line by line, and the other costs to plan for.
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Is Nepal Safe to Visit? October 15, 2026 Update
Nepal remains at US State Department Level 2 in our October 15, 2026 check. Read the regional warning, dated events and what we do if conditions change.
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