How Hard Is the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
An honest look at how hard the Manaslu Circuit is: the daily walking hours, the altitude profile and the Larkya La day.
Straight answers about trekking in Nepal
Costs, permits, altitude, seasons and routes, written by the people who run the trips.
Langtang vs Manaslu: Choosing Between Two Quieter Treks
Langtang Valley and Manaslu Circuit compared: length, altitude, permits, road time and cost.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost in 2026
What the 16-day Annapurna Circuit costs in 2026, what is included, and what you still need to budget for.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost in 2026
What an Annapurna Base Camp trek really costs in 2026, what the price covers, and what to budget for on top.
Travel Insurance for Trekking in Nepal
What to check in travel insurance before trekking in Nepal: altitude limits, helicopter evacuation cover and the small print.
Best Things to Do in Kathmandu and Pokhara
What to do before or after your trek: temples and old streets in Kathmandu, lakeside Pokhara, and longer trips to Chitwan and Lumbini.
Private or Group Trek in Nepal: What Changes
Private or group trek in Nepal? What changes in pace, cost and flexibility, and why every Soulful Nepal trek is private.
Nepal Trekking Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Strenuous
What easy, moderate and strenuous really mean on a Nepal trek, with hours per day, altitude and fitness, so you pick a route you can handle.
8 Best Treks in Nepal for First-Timers
Eight shorter, lower treks in Nepal that suit first-timers, with honest notes on difficulty, days and what each route is really like.
Island Peak Climbing Guide: Your First 6,000 m Summit
Island Peak (6,189 m) is a first 6,000 m climb for fit travellers. What summit day involves, the skills you need and how to prepare.