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82 years old Dr David McClung at Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Difficulty & Altitude Guide: Everything First-Time Trekkers Need to Know

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...
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Why a Guided Everest Base Camp Trek Costs More Than You Expect

You’ve done the research. You’ve seen the price tags. And at some point, staring at a quote for a guided Everest Base Camp trek, you’ve probably thought: Why does this...
Carmen and Charlie taking selfie with guide during everest base camp trek

When to Book the Everest Base Camp Trek

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...
Nepal Allows Solo Trekking in Restricted Areas

Nepal Allows Solo Trekking in Restricted Areas (2026 Update)

Solo Trekking in Nepal’s Restricted Areas Now Permitted: 2026 Government Policy Change In a major shift for adventure tourism, Nepal has officially opened its restricted trekking areas to solo foreign trekkers...
Happy travelers posing for the photos in a refreshed mood; Group on the way to Everest Base Camp with right cost to reach EBC prepared by Himalayan Glacier

How much does the Everest base camp trek cost?

The Everest Base Camp Trek is the closest most travelers can get to Mount Everest without climbing the world’s highest peak. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Sherpa villages, high-altitude landscapes, and...
Seti–Karnali International Mahseer Angling Challenge Nepal 2026

Seti–Karnali International Mahseer Angling Challenge Nepal 2026

The First International Catch & Release Fishing Competition in the Himalayas For the first time in Nepal’s history, elite international anglers will gather on the pristine waters of the Seti and...
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Is It Visa-Free to Travel to China, Tibet & Kailash Manasarovar?

Since China introduced its 30-day visa-free policy in 2026, many international travelers have been asking: If my country is on China’s visa-free list, can I visit Tibet and Mount Kailash without...
Kailash Yatra Team

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 for Indian Citizens

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 for Indian citizens is one of the most spiritually powerful pilgrimages for devotees of Lord Shiva. Mount Kailash, believed to be the eternal abode of Mahadev, rises...
Golden Mount Kailash

Is Kailash Mansarovar Yatra safe for heart patients?

One of the most important and sensitive questions we receive at Himalayan Glacier Adventure & Travel Company is: “Can a heart patient go to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?” This concern is...

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