Author: Life Himalaya

Have you ever heard of the name Imja Tse? I’m guessing most of you haven’t. When people think of trekking or climbing in Nepal, the first names that come to mind are usually Mount Everest, Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), Mardi Himal, Manaslu, and Langtang. Those are the famous ones — the mountains that everybody talks […]

Nepal is also known by its high Himalayas, yet the Terai jungles of the south are equally impressive. Jungle Safari in Nepal presents an opportunity to observe the usual wildlife, including rhinos with one horn, Bengal tigers, elephants, and rare birds, in a stunning environment of subtropical forests and grasslands. These jungles are special in […]

Essential Info: Required Permits & Costs for Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak Permit Name Cost for SAARC Nationals (NPR) Cost for SAARC Nationals (USD) Cost for Foreigners (NPR) Cost for Foreigners (USD) Sagarmatha National Park Permit NPR 1,500 ~ $10.60 NPR 3,000 ~ $21.20 Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit NPR 1,000 ~ […]

Mount Everest is extremely cold and windy all year round. Even at Everest Base Camp, it does drop below freezing at night, and the farther up the mountain you go, the colder it gets. Even during summer, the peak does not warm up. In the warmest month, the average temperature on the summit is about […]

The Ultimate Guide to the Potala Palace: Planning Your Perfect Lhasa Tour (2026) Dominating the Lhasa skyline, the Potala Palace rises from the Red Hill. Potala Palace is a breathtaking visual of red and white paint against the clear skies of Tibet. This marvelous palace is an architectural marvel. Not only that, the Potala Palace […]

Introduction Everest (8,849 meters) is considered the ultimate icon of human strength and desire. Explorers all around the world are longing to reach the top of the Everest. To most people, the peak is a symbol of victory, revolution, and an indelible experience of the primal strength of nature. However, all the spectacular sunrises and […]

Introduction Everest Base Camp Trek is a legendary excursion that draws trekkers from all over the world. It presents breathtaking scenery, rich Sherpa culture, and an indelible experience along the Himalayas. The trail offers spectacular scenery and passes historic climbing landmarks. Kala Patthar (5,545 meters) is the most popular viewpoint of the Everest region. It […]

Hello and welcome. This is your complete guide to hiking in Nepal in December. Most trekking guides prefer spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November), but winter is an off-peak period that is just as amazing, and offers extreme beauty, Himalaya loneliness, and the ability to connect deeply with the world’s tallest mountain […]