Dashain Explained: Nepal's 15-Day Festival
What Dashain is, which days matter, what closes across Nepal, and how the festival affects travel, transport and trekking logistics in October.
Nitesh Raut
Trekking writer and route researcher
Nitesh has walked the Khumbu, Annapurna and Manaslu routes across four seasons and keeps a running record of teahouse prices, permit changes and flight costs from each trip. He writes the route breakdowns here and re-checks every price table before each trekking season.
- Walked Everest, Annapurna and Manaslu circuits
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- Based in Kathmandu since 2019
Articles by Nitesh Raut
Kathmandu Durbar Square: What to See and Skip
A walking route through Kathmandu Durbar Square with the entry fee, the buildings worth your time after the 2015 earthquake, and when to arrive.
Nepal Tourist Visa on Arrival: Costs and Process
What a Nepal tourist visa costs in 2026, how the arrival kiosks work at Kathmandu airport, who is not eligible, and how to extend without a fine.
Nepal Trek Budget Calculator (2026/27 Prices)
Work out what a Nepal trek actually costs per person — permits, teahouses, flights, guide and porter — using prices verified in November 2026.
Everest Base Camp Trek: Day-by-Day Route Guide
A 12-day Everest Base Camp itinerary with altitudes, walking hours, acclimatisation days, permit costs and what each stage actually feels like.