HoneyGuide Staff
160 posts since 2015
HoneyGuide is a Nepal-based trekking company. These posts are written by the guides and trip planners who work the routes they describe — mostly in the Everest region — and are updated as trails, permits and lodges change.
Posts by HoneyGuide
160 posts
Lukla Airport: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know
You guys probably know Lukla as the World’s Most Dangerous Airport. However, before you lump the poor kid with the likes of Pablo Escobar, here are a few stories you might want to consider. Perhaps, you will understand why Lukla Airport grew up to be the bad boy that it is right now. Alcoholic Beginnings …
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Flight to Lukla: A Survival Guide
We have all heard about cancellations, delays, and unpredictability involved in flying to Lukla, presumably the World’s Most Dangerous Airport. For those who are determined to earn bragging rights to have landed at the Lukla Airport, here is a Survival Guide: How to Book a Flight to Lukla and not get swindled. Book Online, it …
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Ramechhap to Lukla Flights: Why it isn't as bad as it sounds?
While we understand that traveling to Ramechhap adds up five extra hours coupled with an extra layer of the hassle of managing logistics, this blog will help you see the brighter side of why Ramechhap to Lukla flight isn’t as bad as it sounds.
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5 Things You Don't Want to Miss In Jomsom
While you are at Jomsom, there is a wealth of options to indulge in adventure and relaxation activities. We have brought you the top five things you would not want to miss while you are in Jomsom. If you miss any of these attractions, you will not see all of Jomsom.
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Himalayas 2.0: Digitizing Mountain Travel in Nepal
Despite having massive potential and competitive advantage, Nepal only sees a minuscule number of trekkers every year. See the following data from various popular hiking destinations around the world. While the most important factor is infrastructure, there are also the issues of price and perception. Lower the prices, more the trekkers, period. As for perception, …
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Himalayas 2.0 - Everest Edition
As a part of Himalayas 2.0, HoneyGuide recently partnered with hoteliers and lawmakers of the Everest Region to explore how digital technology can be used to address several issues in the region.
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How to Avoid the Helicopter Rescue Scam in Nepal.
Dear Mountain Lovers, A lot has been said about the Helicopter Rescue Scam in Nepal. Hundreds of media coverage, thousands of pages of reports, allegations, counter-allegations, you name it, we have all seen it. We needn’t concern ourselves with that. The only thing we are going to concern ourselves with today are simple steps a …
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Changes In Lukla Flight This Season- Everything You Need To Know! [UPDATED for 2020]
[UPDATED NOTICE- STARTING OCTOBER 2019] As per the official notice issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), all Airlines are required to operate flights to Lukla from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap starting the trekking season of October 2019. This is also applicable for March, April and May of 2020. Here's the notice: Please find …
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Trekking in Nepal- Expectations Vs. Reality
The following is an extremely crude and almost offensive generalization of the experience while Trekking in Nepal. Touchy-Peeve, God-fearing, Carlin-hating PC Police are recommended to stop reading right now.
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5 Ways Trekking Guides can Benefit from HoneyGuide
Guides can receive online payments from trekkers. Guides have a Professional Profile with Verified Reviews and Ratings. Guides can make a lot more money. Guides can focus more on the Experience of the Trekkers. Guides can Train themselves.
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The End of Free Rooms in Everest. Good or Bad?
However, in November 2018 the people of Everest realized that they needn’t put up with this corrupt practice. If they simply came together and started charging room prices just like everywhere else in the world, this practice would just stop. It was as simple as that. And it isn't exactly expensive either. For Lobuche and Gorakshep the room prices are set at NPR 700 (~USD 6.3) and for lodges…
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How to get to Everest Base Camp: Alternatives to Lukla.
Know everything about all the alternative routes to get to Everest base Camp that help you avoid the uncertainties of Lukla flights and save some good bucks!
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