Everything you need to Know about the Great Himalayan Trail 1700 kilometers. 150 days. And 6000 meters. These numbers are only for an extraordinary adventure, and that’s the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) in Nepal. Spanning 1,700 kilometers over 150 days and reaching an elevation above 6000 meters, the Great Himalayan …read more
Mountain Biking in the Annapurna Himalayan The road construction on the route of—one of the best long-distance treks in the world—Annapurna Circuit is a disappointment for the trekker’s community. But at the same time, it is a unique opportunity for cyclists to explore the route on mountain bikes. The Annapurna …read more
Nepal, the trekker’s paradise, welcomes thousands of trekkers and climbers alike every year. If you love mountains, you’ve definitely dreamed of embarking on unparalleled adventures to the Himalayas of Nepal at least once in your lifetime. Whether you choose the popular Everest Base Camp Trek, the challenging Annapurna Sanctuary/Base Camp …read more
The must-visit place in Kathmandu Kathmandu is chaotic, but at the same time, it is magical. For those of us who are stepping into Kathmandu for the first time, it is definitely chaotic; the hustling and bustling of the city are far away from your expectations. You want to avoid …read more
Trekking in Nepal with family. This is a question we’re often asked. We have 3 young children who travel to Nepal on a regular basis, we live in villages and trek the mountains with our children. We are well placed to provide advise on trekking in Nepal with children. We …read more
Nepal with Children Based on 12 years of experience traveling to Nepal with children I can say with confidence that it is challenging and difficult but in equal measures it’s rewarding and exciting! it’s not easy but it’s worth it. A holiday to Disneyland, a resort in Fiji or to …read more
EBC trek guide Though born and raised in Nepal, Take on Nepal founder Som Tamang and his family are now Australian citizens. Som received a Pride of Australia award for his achievements with the not-for-profit organisation Friends of Himalayan Children in Cairns. The charity he started carries out a lot …read more
Take on Nepal. Take on hope. Take on love. Take on passion and determination. These were the unforgettable, irreplaceable and absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful 21 days of my life. During my trek to Batase Village, I asked my beautiful Nepali sister who was carrying an oversized backpack up the countless stairs …read more
8 reasons why you should join a women only group We are often asked why we have some treks for women only, we explain that most of the treks we offer are open to both men and women, we are inclusive in all that we do. We are one of …read more
Irish born Everest Base Camp Trek leader, C0-Founder: Susan Devitt There are a huge number of companies offering treks in Nepal, finding the right people can be daunting. At Take on Nepal we believe that by taking a strong ethical approach to all that we do will result in a …read more