Six months ago, I was sipping coconut water on a beach in Uluwatu, watching surfers chase waves as the sun melted into the Indian Ocean. Today, I am standing at 5,545 meters on Kala Patthar, gasping for air as the first rays of sunlight hit the summit of Everest. The contrast could not be more dramatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have ever felt the pull to trade your flip-flops for hiking boots, you are not alone. More and more travelers are making the journey\u00a0from Bali to trekking in Nepal<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 swapping rice paddies for rhododendron forests, beach clubs for tea houses, and ocean breezes for thin Himalayan air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This guide is for those of you who have fallen in love with adventure travel in Southeast Asia and are ready for the next step.\u00a0Trekking in Nepal<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is different. It is harder. It is colder. It is more expensive than a $5 homestay in Ubud. But it is also one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let me tell you everything you need to know to make the leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n