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Everest Queues
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Most of us have seen and been appalled by the images from high on Mt. Everest, of…
read more... Boots v Hiking Shoes
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I’m often asked the question, “what footwear do I need for the Everest Base Camp trek?”.…
read more... Why is Design Himalaya’s “Over 50’s” Everest Base Camp Trek good for people of all age groups?
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It was about 10 years ago that Dave Hodson, owner and trek leader at Design Himalaya,…
read more... Special Offer for Over 50's Everest Base Camp Trek
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Hi everyone, this coming October/November 2016 we are celebrating the launch of our new…
read more... Daily Mail Top Treks
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Britains Daily Mail newspaper recently listed the world's 10 top treks. The first two are…
read more... Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
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Most people trekking to the Everest region fly in to Lukla. At 2800m, there is only 70%…
read more... Trekking as an individual
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Not everyone wants to trek in a group and we have been asked about trekking as an…
read more... Hanuman Dhoka
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Kathmandu's Hanuman Dhoka, a short stroll from the tourist centre of Thamel, is one of…
read more... Over 50's Everest Base Camp Trek
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We are now taking bookings for April and October 2016 and we are pleased to announce that…
read more... Cho-La Pass Trek
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This trek combines the delightful Gokyo Lakes trek with the ever popular Everest Base…
read more... Kathmandu
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At the end of another trekking and climbing season and the monsoon imminent, I find…
read more... Nepal Family Experience
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Family-treks. This Nepal Experience includes several days in Kathmandu with sightseeing,…
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