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The Everest Base Camp Trek is achievable for most reasonably fit people, but it is not an easy walk. The altitude, long walking days, and several days on the trail make it harder than a
Last updated: August 30, 2026 I have been working in the Himalayas for more than 30 years, starting
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Last updated: 30 August 2026 Planning a trek in Nepal means more than choosing a route and booking
Saligram
I was fourteen when I carried my first load as a porter in the Annapurna region. I earned eighty rupees a day and carried thirty-five kilos on my back. On that first trek, a client gave me a hundred-dollar tip. I had never seen that much money before, and it made me think I could build my life in these mountains.
I could not speak English then, so I bought some old English books and practiced in front of a mirror every day. In 2002, I became a licensed guide, and in 2010, I started Mountain World Treks & Expedition.
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