Yak Train on the Everest base camp Trail. Domesticated yaks have been kept for thousands of years, primarily for their milk, fibre and meat, and as beasts of burden. Their dried droppings are an important fuel, used all over the Khumbu Region and are often the only fuel available above the alpine meadows of the mid hills. Yaks transport goods across mountain passes for local farmers and traders as well as for climbing and trekking expeditions. Without them, life would be much tougher at higher elevations
Peter O Connell on the summit of AMA Dablam, November 2017. Mt Everest is directly behind him which he summitted in May 2013 with Mingma Tsering Sherpa of Ascent Himalayas
I loved seeing all the colourful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze whilst trekking, adding such a colourful contrast to the beautiful but often stark landscape
Visit the countryside rather than spending lots of time in Kathmandu. The city is very very busy. The beauty of Nepal is in the country side and particularly the mountains. Spend time in villages and as house to get a sense…
Tony Nation
Cork, Ireland
Nepal is one if the most spectacular place in the world. Your life will be enriched from it. I enjoyed the friendly people, food and the hustle and bustle in Kathmandu. Of course the trek was mind blowing. Everyone we met…
Alison Irwin
Sligo, Ireland
For anyone considering either an adventure or a culture holiday. I would strongly recommend they choose Nepal. It will educate them in many ways. On arrival I initially spent 3 days in Kathamndu. It is a magical city with…
Cian O’Brolchain
Dublin, Ireland
I love the mountains since I was very young. My family used to bring me out on the Irish hills. It was always a dream of mine to go visit Nepal and meet the Sherpas. I have been there 4 times since 2009. Climbing Everest…
Noel Hanna
Co. Down, Ireland
Nepal has plethora of majestic mountains and is undoubtedly a great country to visit. I have been going to Nepal for the past 10 years and have enjoyed them all. I mountain biked from Tibet border to Kathamandu and then…