Matador's Ultimate Guide to Nepal

Unparalleled sights, mountains, and hiking ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Matador's Guide to Nepal]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Nepal Hi all, Nepal inspires visions of Everest and the high Himalayas. Trekking here is unlike trekking anywhere else, as you’re surrounded by majestic mountains with overnights both camping and at historic tea houses. Whether or not you bring hiking boots, there’s much more to do in Nepal than trekking. Kathmandu, the capital city, is a vibrant city for culinary and adventure travelers alike, making for a great place to get your bearings before visiting remote villages to disconnect from city life. Here, [yoga classes are mandatory]( for school children, and [pop-up restaurants]( occasionally show up in unexpected places. This week, Matador explores Nepal. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE NEPAL](  GET INSPIRED [Himalaya mountains near Pokhara in Nepal]( 6 Things To Do in Nepal That Aren’t Trekking Many people don’t realize that for all the rightful glory that the world’s highest peaks receive, there are other sights and experiences in Nepal that deserve equal attention and, to the delight of some, don’t require copious amounts of physical pain or oxygen-sapping altitude. [READ MORE]( [nepalese woman in Gre ]( An Earthquake Nearly Destroyed This Nepali Village. Now, They’re Rebuilding Stronger Than Ever. April 25, 2015, the Gorkha earthquake ripped through central Nepal with a magnitude of 7.8. It flattened entire villages and triggered avalanches on Mount Everest and in Langtang National Park, near Gre. But they're rebuilding. These new homes represent safety. They also provide an opportunity to attract Nepal’s most lucrative industry — tourism. [READ MORE]( [Interview with Jim Davidson]( Everest Climber Tells Us How He Survived the Most Terrifying Day in Climbing History Nepal hadn’t seen an earthquake of that magnitude in 81 years. Nearly 9,000 people died in Nepal, with scores more injured. Among those to experience the single deadliest day in the mountain’s living history was mountaineer and author Jim Davidson. [READ MORE](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Langtang village in Nepal]( 5 Gorgeous Himalayan Treks You Don’t Need To Train For If epic mountain vistas, fresh dumplings, spiced tea, and vibrant culture sound up your alley — but months of intense physical training does not — consider these five adventures any moderately fit person can totally handle. [READ MORE]( [Mount Everest]( Nepal Makes Training Mandatory for Everest Climbers To prevent fatalities linked to a crowded summit and/or inexperienced climbers, Nepal has decided to implement strict rules for those wanting to obtain a climbing permit for Everest. [READ MORE]( [Manaslu Circuit]( All You Need To Know To Trek the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal Those searching for wilderness and ‘authentic’ village experiences have begun to bypass the ‘Annapurna Highway’ and trek the Manaslu Circuit instead. [READ MORE](  FOOD + CULTURE [Mad Honey Comb from Nepal]( Everything You Need To Know About Trying Nepal’s Hallucinogenic ‘mad Honey’ Nepalese people consume mad honey primarily for its medicinal benefits to treat everything from hypertension to diabetes to general aches and pains. [READ MORE]( [a woman celebrates New Years in Tibet]( In Tibet, New Year Is Celebrated With Barley, Dumpling Soup, and a Lot of Yak Butter If you find white-colored fillings in your dumpling, good luck is in your future. If you bite into a chili, it means you have a sharp tongue. [READ MORE]( [Seder meal]( The World’s Largest Passover Seder Is in Nepal Passover is one of the most important Jewish holidays, and the Seder on the first two nights is a celebration of food, wine, and biblical stories. But the biggest celebration isn’t in Israel — it’s in Nepal. [READ MORE](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [teahouse]( 5 Alternative Teahouse Treks in Nepal With No Crowds Teahouse trekking is the most common way people explore the Himalayas in Nepal, where an extensive network of teahouses or lodges offers basic meals and beds to hungry and tired trekkers. Check out these treks and you’ll find the serenity and local connection you seek (without having to carry cooking gear). [READ MORE]( [Mount Everest Base Camp]( Things You Need To Know Before Climbing Up To Everest Base Camp The base is also popular amongst hikers who want to catch a glimpse of the Himalayan wonder but aren’t quite ready to face the costs or the grueling climb to the summit. Before you embark on this journey, there are a few things you need to know. [READ MORE]( [MOUNT EVEREST]( Nepal Bans Single-Use Plastics in the Everest Region Climbers have been leaving an incredible amount of trash, including mountaineering equipment and even human waste, behind on the mountain. A BBC report drawn from a statement by the Tibetan authorities revealed that three clean-up operations in spring 2018 resulted in the collection of eight tons of waste. [READ MORE]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Â