Dear Friends, Families, and Well-Wishers, We are writing with a heavy heart to provide an official update regarding the devastating flooding in the Rasuwagadhi Nepal–China border region, which has directly impacted our ongoing Kailash Yatra pilgrimage group. We can confirm that 40 pilgrims and 7 members of our Nepalese field team are currently unaccounted for....Read More

The best luxury hotels in Bhutan in 2026 are Six Senses Bhutan (best for wellness), Amankora (best for cultural immersion), and the newly opened Taj Paro Resort & Spa (best entry-level luxury). Six Senses leads on spa facilities and contemporary design, Amankora on tradition and exclusivity, and Taj Paro on value and accessibility starting from...Read More

Yes. Nepal is generally safe for American tourists in 2026. The US Department of State currently rates Nepal at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, primarily due to occasional political demonstrations and trekking-related hazards like altitude sickness. Millions of international visitors, including thousands of Americans, travel to Nepal each year without serious incident. With proper preparation,...Read More

On October 19, 2025, at approximately 12:36 p.m. Nepal time, Dr. David McClung of Olathe, Kansas stood at Everest Base Camp 5,364 meters above sea level, at the foot of the world’s highest mountain completing the iconic Everest Base Camp Trek. He had just walked there on foot across eight days of high-altitude mountain trails,...Read More

The best time to book your Everest Base Camp Trek is 3–6 months in advance for spring (March–May) and 3–5 months in advance for autumn (September–November) or 6+ months ahead for Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek. This guide breaks down exactly when to book, with season-by-season timelines, permit insights, Lukla flight realities, and teahouse availability so...Read More