Nepal Trip Planner
The place with all the information you need to plan for your trip to Nepal
Booking Flights: How, When & Which Airlines Fly to Nepal
We share a few ideas for booking your flight to Nepal.
Why We Ride Royal Enfield 411cc Scrams.
Why do we ride Royal Enfield 411cc Scram motorbikes? The simple answer - they are perfect for what we do. Let us explain why.
Kathmandu - Early Arrivals & Extended Stays
If you plan to arrive in Nepal before the official start of your Far Xplorer trip, or plan to extend your stay, this guide offers helpful tips to plan your extra hotel stays and transfers.
Far Xplorer Pre-departure Guide
Travelex Insurance - Protect Your Adventure Investment
Nepal requires travel insurance to access remote regions of the Himalayas. Our partners at Travelex Insurance Services offer comprehensive policies with inclusions for adventure travel in Nepal. Read more about their Travel Select policy and how it might fit your needs.
Global Rescue & IMG Travel Insurance
Global Rescue provides private rescue and medical evacuation services - anywhere in the world. It is the best way to ensure that no matter what happens, or where, a prompt and professional rescue is at your service. Combined with IMB Signature Travel Insurance, travelers are well equipped with protections for travel setbacks big or small.
What and how to Pack?
What to Pack - Our Favorite Items
There are just a handful of things we never leave home without. While not essential in some cases, these are the things that always make our trips - better.
Motorcycle Gear: What Our Guides Use and Trust (2026)
Not sure what motorcycle to wear? It’s not easy to get it right, but after hundreds of days of trial and error, out lead guides have finally dialed in what works for us. See the list, and decide for yourself if we got it right.
Suggested Packing List for Motorcycle Helmets & Gear
Adventure riding in Nepal is not the same as riding elsewhere in the world. Over the course of thousands of miles of travel, we have assembled a well tested list of suggestions for the best riding gear for your Himalayan expedition.
10 Amazing Facts - Nepal
It’s not just home to the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal is one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in the world. Did you know…
Things to Kathman-do In Nepal’s Capital City
It’s busy, gritty, and a tad chaotic, but it’s also one of the most fascinating cities in Asia. The famed gateway to the Himalayas and home to thousands of temples, shrines, and ancient palaces it is above all — wonderfully exotic.
Things to do in Pokhara
Situated between Fewa Lake and the Annapurna group of the Great Himalayas, Pokhara is our base of operations and best known as Nepal’s Adventure City. There is much to do in Pokhara and we know which activities are best.
Elevation and Weather: What to Expect in Nepal
High, low, hot, and cold, Nepal has it all, but what should you expect on your trip to Nepal? The short answer is — a little of everything.
The Far Xplorer Mobile Base Camp
We go where few can, in a style no outfitter can match. Enjoy some of the most spectacular camp views in the Himalayas in luxury with private tents, hot showers, and multi-course meals served in a dedicated dining tent on traditional Nepali linens. This is how we “camp.”
The 120+ Cultures of Nepal
In a country no larger than the state of Arkansas, Nepal is home to more than 120 unique cultures speaking as many languages. On your trip you will encounter at least a dozen of them, maybe even on the same day.
Nepali Customs, Etiquette & Tipping
In the land where “guest is God” it helps to know a few common words and customs. We have a few tips to make your interactions with the locals fun and sincere.