No trip to a foreign land is truly complete without a sampling of the local fare. While this alone can be the most adventurous part of travel (haggis, anyone?), visitors to Nepal are greeted with a simple, vegetarian-friendly, and tasty national dish: dal bhat.
Behold: Dal Bhat.
The core of the meal consists of dal (lentil soup) and bhat (rice). In the farthest reaches of Nepal, this is as fancy as it gets. Basic dal bhat can serve as breakfast,...
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What’s the difference between the Annapurna Discovery Expedition and a Khumbu Pilgrimage?
Why is the Langtang so great?
We get lots of questions about picking the “right” expedition. This isn’t an easy question, but we’ve come up with a few pointers to consider when making this decision:
1. Summits or the Sublime?
Are you looking for elevation or enlightenment? Looking to explore monasteries more than mountaintops? Consider the Khumbu Pilgrimage or Langtang Journey. On both of these expeditions, you’ll experience the unique culture and history of the...
OneSeed Expeditions is excited to announce the OneSeed Expeditions graduating class of 2011 Guides!
Racking up those stamp-covered passport pages is satisfying, but what if you could bank a little bit of good karma along the way?
OneSeed tries to keep it simple: you take an amazing trip; a local woman launches or expands her business. Through the OneSeed Fund, local microfinance institutions are able to tap into the revenue stream of adventure travel to fund the creativity of local entrepreneurs.
“Doing a little bit of good doesn’t necessarily have to be complicated,” says OneSeed’s founder, Chris Baker. “It just has to make sense.”
His advice...
What is a Teahouse Lodge?
Throughout the Himalaya, “teahouse” lodges are the standard traiside accommodation. Somewhere between a bed and breakfast and a backcountry cabin, these teahouse lodges are among the more unique features of any Himalayan expedition.
Teahouse lodges are usually organized around a central room with a hearth and eating area. These family-run operations serve up hot tea, tasty food, and even cold beer schlepped in several days from the trailhead. While you’re able to find burgers, “Tibetan pizza” (cheese and tomato sauce on flatbread), and even spaghetti on...
Climate Overview
Temperatures in the Langtang region vary greatly due to the extreme difference in altitude in the region. Most of the annual precipitation occurs from June to September. In fall (October – November) and spring (April – May), days are warm and sunny, and nights cool. In spring, rain at 3000m elevation often turns to snow at higher elevations. In winter from December to March, days are clear and mild but nights cold.
source: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~mnorconk/sayers_ken.pdf
Weather in the Langtang Region
As in all mountain regions, weather...
Climate Overview
May is warmest with an average temperature of 85.46 °F at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 45.14 °F at night. Pokhara has temperate cold and warm seasons. Overall, winters are mild in temperature, with the coldest month most often being January. November is on average the month with most sunshine. The wet season has a rainfall peak around July, the dry season is around the month of November.
source: http://www.chinci.com/travel
Weather in the Annapurna Region
As in all mountain regions, weather...
Climate Overview
July is warmest with an average temperature of 58.82 °F at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 17.78 °F at night. Temperatures at night are significantly cooler than during daytime. Winter can have some frostdays, with the coldest month most often being January. November is on average the month with most sunshine. The wet season has a rainfall peak around July, and a dry season around November.
source: http://www.chinci.com/travel/pax/w/1283199/Khumbu/NP/Nepal/0/
Weather in the Khumbu Region
As in all mountain regions, weather is most impacted...
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Packing 101: You’ve Booked the Trip. Now What to Bring?
Packing for a hike in the Himalayas is more involved than throwing things in your carry-on for a getaway weekend, but it does not need to be overwhelming. OneSeed has provided you a packing list with the basics of what you will need for your trek. Some of you – especially those with outdoors experience – will take that list and run with it, needing no further guidance. For trekking novices, hyperplanners, and the rest of you, here are some tips on...