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Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

Overview

Kindred high-altitude lifestyles and a mountain-to-mountain connection have drawn Sherpas to Colorado. Restaurants are at the core of their close-knit communities.

A stay at the new Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal puts sublime landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and remote monasteries within easy reach.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

A writer sets out on a journey to find Nepal’s elusive Raute nomads—and to buy a wooden bowl from them.

Images from a quieter hike to Everest Base Camp, filled with visits to monasteries, walks through ancient forests, and stops in local villages

It’s all depends on whether you measure from sea level, sea floor, or even the planet’s center.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

The world’s highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in to help keep it pristine and preserve it for generations to come.

Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.

Altitude sickness can strike anyone, but travelers have a few ways to reduce the risk—including drinking water, ascending slowly, and getting rescue insurance.

Community-based projects in Ecuador, Nepal, and beyond help locals achieve economic independence while providing travelers a chance to experience everyday life.

Nepal’s government suspended climbing permits for all other peaks in the country and is canceling visas on arrival for tourists.

The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story.