Tsum Valley’s main monasteries are Mu Gompa (~3,700m / 12,140ft), the valley’s highest and largest gompa; Rachen Gompa, its principal nunnery; Milarepa’s Piren Phu meditation cave; and the smaller Dephyudonma and Chumling gompas along the trail. All are reached on the Tsum Valley Trek, a 19-day round trip from Kathmandu operated by Himalayan Glacier. Most...Read More

Real luxury lodges on the Everest Base Camp Trek exist only between Lukla and Deboche. Yeti Mountain Home operates properties in Lukla, Namche, Phakding, Monjo, Thame and Deboche; Everest Summit Lodge operates in Lukla, Monjo, and Mende near Namche; Hotel Everest View sits at 3,880m/12,730ft above Namche; and Rivendell Lodge offers the last true luxury...Read More

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