Experience

West Nepal never fails to capture the imagination of travelers passing through to their trekking destinations. The vibe is chilled, the people are laid-back and the views of...

Returning to the bustle of Kathmandu after three weeks in rural Helambu was quite overwhelming. I’d become so accustomed to the sound of silence, interrupted only by the...

If you travel to a new country, then you must be sure to try the most local food and drinks, and to experience authentic life in Nepal, Socialtours...

Often, we can get so busy, moving from one appointment to the next, that we fail to simply stop for a moment or two and appreciate what’s going on around...

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is an essential aspect of every trek in Nepal. Are we really going to Nepal? Will the flight take off? Will we be healthy? Will...

As a first time visitor, Nepal’s festivals are so intriguing. Back in the UK there’s only really one national holiday and even that’s a very short and private...

I first discovered this road when I wanted to hike in an area I’d never been before. I had seen the road from the highway below while driving in...

Where there’s an adventure, there is bound to be risks. Are you up for the challenge? If so, you might want to go for the Three Passes Trek...

Of all the hikes I’ve done, this was the most unusual; it was all downhill. As with all things, or almost all things in life, there is a...

This was my first real trek and I was in shock. Had I looked at the brief, I doubt it would it have changed my mind about going...

There is an air of optimism in certain quarters of the city, and hidden behind the dull façade of an old metropolis worn out by time and neglect, there are...

The slogan, “Buddha was Born in Nepal”, is proudly displayed on vehicles, stickers, and shirts throughout the country. This past October, I got the chance to visit Lumbini, birthplace of...