A plan was set; to start the trek from Rara (starting point for the Mugu/Dolpo trek last year), head north to Simikot, follow Mugu Karnali river to get to Hilsa, a border town and turn east to Limi valley and back down to Simikot while crossing two Himalayan passes.
Mugu and Upper Dolpo Traverse 2021
Inspiration When Daniel approached HAL about organizing a custom trek in Nepal, he made it clear that he wanted to explore the less frequently visited part of the Himalayas. Inspired by Robin Boustead guidebook on the Great Himalayan Trail we set our eyes on the far reaches of western Nepal – plotting a plan of action to traverse from Mugu, Dolpo and Mustang. This trip would be much more than […]
10 tips for fastpacking in Nepal
The nature of fastpacking and key considerations when planning for a fastpacking trip in Nepal.
Langtang Fast Pack 2019 Trip Report
What lied ahead was a trip to Langtang, starting at the foothills of Kathmandu and traversing through Helambu before entering Langtang National Park.
Traversing Dolpa to Jumla
Dolpa is the only place in Nepal where I got a cultural shock in my own country.
On Open Letter to Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel: Why you will not be breaking the FKT on the Great Himalaya Trail
We are writing you and asking that you, and your sponsors, stop saying that you are attempting to set the FKT on the Great Himalayan Trail. This type of statement displays a lack of understanding about the history of Great Himalayan Trail and the many possible route variations. Himalayan Adventure Labs maintains the most complete database of people who have crossed the Himalayas on foot, as well as the […]