https://himkora.com/journalThe Himalaya, hosted. Notes on planning private treks in Nepal.enhttps://himkora.com/journal/altitude-sickness-nepal-trekhttps://himkora.com/journal/altitude-sickness-nepal-trekWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat altitude sickness is, why sleeping height matters most, the signs to watch for, and how we plan Everest and Annapurna itineraries to keep you well.https://himkora.com/journal/best-time-to-trek-in-nepalhttps://himkora.com/journal/best-time-to-trek-in-nepalWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen to go trekking in Nepal: autumn and spring for the high routes, winter for lower trails, and the rain-shadow valleys that work in the monsoon.https://himkora.com/journal/everest-base-camp-trek-costhttps://himkora.com/journal/everest-base-camp-trek-costWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat you really pay to trek to Everest Base Camp in 2026 and 2027: permits, Lukla flights, guides, lodges, and budget versus private trekking.https://himkora.com/journal/everest-or-annapurna-base-camphttps://himkora.com/journal/everest-or-annapurna-base-campWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAn honest comparison of Nepal's two most famous base camp treks: altitude, difficulty, days, scenery, lodges, flights and which suits a first Himalayan trek.https://himkora.com/journal/lukla-flights-guidehttps://himkora.com/journal/lukla-flights-guideWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow Lukla flights work on an Everest trek: why many leave from Ramechhap, how often they are delayed, the 15 kg luggage limit, and when to fly by helicopter.https://himkora.com/journal/luxury-lodges-everest-regionhttps://himkora.com/journal/luxury-lodges-everest-regionWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhere the comfortable lodges are in the Khumbu, what 'luxury' really means at 3,500 metres, and where the comfort steps down on the way to Everest Base Camp.https://himkora.com/journal/nepal-trekking-permitshttps://himkora.com/journal/nepal-trekking-permitsWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhich permits you need for Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu and Upper Mustang, what they cost, and the rules on guides and restricted areas.https://himkora.com/journal/training-for-everest-base-camphttps://himkora.com/journal/training-for-everest-base-campWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe fitness you need for the Everest Base Camp trek, and a simple twelve-week training plan built around walking, stairs and a loaded daypack.https://himkora.com/journal/travel-insurance-trekking-nepalhttps://himkora.com/journal/travel-insurance-trekking-nepalWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe five things your travel insurance must cover for a Nepal trek, including altitude limits and helicopter rescue, and the small print that catches people out.https://himkora.com/journal/upper-mustang-trek-guidehttps://himkora.com/journal/upper-mustang-trek-guideWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhy Upper Mustang is unlike anywhere else in Nepal: the walled city of Lo Manthang, cave monasteries, restricted-area permissions, the best months and where to stay.https://himkora.com/journal/what-is-a-korahttps://himkora.com/journal/what-is-a-koraWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe walk behind our name: why Himalayan Buddhists circle sacred places, and how it shapes the way we design every journey.https://himkora.com/journal/what-to-pack-nepal-trekhttps://himkora.com/journal/what-to-pack-nepal-trekWed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTA practical packing list for a lodge trek in Nepal: layers, boots, sleeping bag, the 15 kg flight limit, and what you can rent or buy in Kathmandu.