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Sunrise on Kala Patthar: a guide’s field notes
Kala Patthar, the rocky hill above Gorak Shep, gives the trek’s closest view of Everest’s summit. We leave at 4:30 a.m. to reach the top by sunrise.
Sita Sherpa · 1 min read
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“Kala Patthar, the rocky hill above Gorak Shep, gives the trek’s closest view of Everest’s summit. We leave at 4:30 a.m. to reach the top by sunrise.”
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Photography spots in the Langtang region
A practical guide to photography spots on treks in the Langtang region, from the guides who walk it every season.
Priya Shah · 1 min read
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Lodges worth the detour in the Annapurna region
A practical guide to lodges worth the detour on treks in the Annapurna region, from the guides who walk it every season.
Maya Thapa · 1 min read
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Photographing the Himalaya at golden hour
The best mountain light comes in the 30 minutes after sunrise. Set up the night before, bracket your exposures and keep batteries warm.
Sita Sherpa · 1 min read
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Langtang Valley ten years on
A decade after the 2015 earthquake, Langtang’s villages have rebuilt, and the valley is one of Nepal’s most rewarding short treks.
Arjun Gurung · 1 min read
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