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How To Tip in Nepal and India, Tipping Is Not A City In China.

How To Tip in Nepal and India Even if you are used to tipping doing so in a strange foreign culture can be daunting for the most experienced of us. Do I need to tip? How much do I give? Will I offend … Continue reading


How To Load Your Pack For Your Himalayan Trekking Adventure

Your trek through the Himalayas is one of the most exciting experiences you will ever have. There is a lot of planning to do: where will you camp, who you will trek with, and what supplies you will need. But … Continue reading


10 Tips To Help Get Sponsorship For Your Expedition Or Trip

Everybody has a far-fetched and ludicrously ambitious idea in their head, something they wish they could put into action if only they had the funds.  It could be a dream to travel to every country in the world, be the … Continue reading


Trekking In The Himalayas: Top 20 Trek List

Amongst the potent world’s mountain ranges, Asia is the abode of the largest, highest, and most inhabited mountain system – The Himalayas. The Himalayas of NEPAL: Owning nine of the world’s fourteen highest mountain peaks, Nepal is a true place … Continue reading


10 Most Ridiculous Travel Fashion Items

From wearable sleeping bags to metal detector sandals, we present ten travel fashion faux pas you really should avoid


10 Trekking Trails Around Bangalore You Shouldn’t Miss

Staying as an expat in Bangalore surely has its own benefits, and for an adventure seeker such as me, Bangalore has always kept me on my feet. Today I would like to show you the top 10 trekking trails around … Continue reading


Raining Leopards in Ranthambhore National Park, India

“Better luck for the cats in Jan, Shivang bhai!” these were the parting words of Salim Ali – one of India’s top naturalist – when we tracked the cats for 6 drives in fresh post-monsoon lush green forest of Ranthambhore … Continue reading


7 Ways to Survive India as a Solo Girl

India mimics the rhythms of the ocean.  At times, it’s benign, lapping gentle waves at your feet, tickling your toes.  Then there are the trying moments, a violent storm that slams your body, jarring nerves to the brink when you … Continue reading


10 BACKPACKING BLOGS YOU’LL LOVE

Backpacking is a life-changing way to travel. From taking trains to volunteering, you can green your backpacking.


A Guide to Fundraising for Your Trip

Many people, especially (but not only) students after graduating from school or university, would like to take the opportunity to go on a GAP Year, volunteering or charity trekking or hiking. These adventures are a valuable experience for the person … Continue reading


How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying

Many people would love to enjoy holidays in far away places – but their fear of flying keeps them from going. For some of them this fear interferes greatly in their lives: if they have to fly somewhere for their … Continue reading


The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: How To Have Your Own Exotic Adventure In India

Few things inspire travel like a good movie. After watching The Lord Of The Rings, hordes flocked to New Zealand, while The Beach, set in exotic Thailand, gave rise to a million backpacker adventures. I was so captivated by Eric … Continue reading


Travel Money in Nepal

This is probably the most frequently asked question of all: How to get money while travelling in Nepal?  How much to take and where to exchange it? The currency of Nepal is the Nepali Rupee (Rs). A Rupee is divided … Continue reading


FAQ: What’s Tibet’s Weather Like?

Many people are reluctant to travel to Tibet because they imagine the weather to be really harsh and cold. But it’s not that bad, really! Temperatures are suitable for travelling between April and November, for some areas the best time … Continue reading


Snack Right on Your Trek!

While trekking you are on your feet and walking for several hours a day, often far from tea houses or shops. To make sure you always have the energy to keep going, you should pack some snacks for on the … Continue reading


Trekking With Children

Often parents limit their holiday plans more than necessary for their children. For example, many think trekking in the Himalayas is completely out of question, too strenuous or dangerous for their offspring. That’s not quite true: Most children absolutely love … Continue reading


10 Top Tips for Mountain Photography

Mountains are one of the most difficult terrains to take pictures in. Even experienced photographers struggle, because they are facing completely new challenges between the walls of rock: Light works differently in the mountains, and often equipment is limited during … Continue reading


Feature in Classic Bike Magazine, Holiday on a Royal Enfield

We are pleased that Himalayan Footsteps are featured in the January issue of Britain’s biggest seller Classic Bike magazine. Pick up your copy soon for a chance to enter a competition to win a Himalayan holiday on a Royal Enfield or VISIT www.greatcompetitions.co.uk/classicbike.


Joining Our Team Is Linda Douglas

We are delighted to welcome Linda Douglas to our team, who will be heading up our brand new yoga retreats and yoga expertise. Linda is an established Yoga Teacher who has been inspired by learned international yoga teachers. She is committed … Continue reading


Open Evening – Nepali Language Class Review

After a break for christmas we returned on January 25th with a Nepali Language class for our first open evening of the new year. Olly and Isha put together a few key phrases and words that they thought would be helpful … Continue reading