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Frozen Lakes & Frosty Trails: Gear Checklist for the Prashar Lake Winter Trek

Frozen Lakes & Frosty Trails: Gear Checklist for the Prashar Lake Winter Trek The winter trek to Prashar Lake is ideally positioned to be both accessible and adventurous. It’s not extremely lon...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 30, 2025
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The Smart Trekker’s Guide: Must-Have Winter Accessories for Snowy Trails

The Smart Trekker’s Guide: Must-Have Winter Accessories for Snowy Trails This story is shared by Aria Sen, a mountain guide who’s been trekking with Gokyo for years and learned most of her lessons ...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 29, 2025
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Trekking gears for winter

Kashmir’s White Magic: Essential Gear for Winter Treks in Gulmarg & Sonmarg

Kashmir’s White Magic: Essential Gear for Winter Treks in Gulmarg & Sonmarg Kashmir in the winter is something bordering on surreal. The second you step out in a place like Gulmarg or Sonmarg, ...

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Gokyo Winter Essentials
Trekking Essentials for Winter

Dayara Bugyal in December: Why Layering Right Makes or Breaks Your Trek

Dayara Bugyal in December: Why Layering Right Makes or Breaks Your Winter Trek There are winter hikes and then there is Dayara Bugyal in December. It is snowy as if someone paused everything hectic...

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Gokyo Trekking Essentials
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How to Stay Warm and Agile on the Kuari Pass Trek This December

How to Stay Warm & Agile on the Kuari Pass Trek This December (Real, Practical & Trail-Tested) If December treks had a royal headpiece, Kuari Pass would wear it without at least an ounce of...

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Gokyo Winter Essentials
Winter Trekking Essential

Brahmatal Calling: What to Pack for One of India’s Best Snow Treks This Winter

Brahmatal Calling: Your Ultimate Winter Trek Packing Guide (Human, Real & Trail-Tested) If winter had its own VIP guest list, Brahmatal would be at the top with the Himalayas, snow-covered ridg...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 24, 2025
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Darjeeling to Sandakphu: A Winter Trek Route Worth Every Step

Darjeeling to Sandakphu: A Winter Trek Route Worth Every Step The Eastern Himalayas are beautiful in winter. The air is fresh, the sky is bright blue, and the tall mountains, especially Kanchenjung...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 21, 2025
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How to Tackle Sandakphu’s Chilly Winds Without Losing Comfort

How to Tackle Sandakphu’s Chilly Winds Without Losing Comfort Every trekker has a specific moment in their trek that they will reminisce about, no matter the specific destination. The precise momen...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 19, 2025
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Winter Essentials

Nepal’s Hidden Winter Treks You Can Still Do Without Freezing!

Nepal’s Hidden Winter Treks You Can Still Do Without Freezing! Winter in Nepal is something special. The atmosphere throughout is soft, quiet, and almost sacred — villages are blanketed in snow, pr...

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Winter Essentials

The Annapurna Circuit in Winter: A Packing Guide for the Bold & Brave

The Annapurna Circuit in Winter: A Packing Guide for the Bold & Brave There's a wonderfully poetic quality to the Annapurna Circuit in winter. The peaks are larger, the trails are quieter, and ...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 14, 2025
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Everest Base Camp in December? Here’s How to Gear Up for Sub-Zero Trails

Everest Base Camp in December? Here’s How to Gear Up for Sub-Zero Trails The mere word "Everest" may give you chills, not simply because it is the tallest mountain in the world, but also because it...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Nov 12, 2025
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Brahmatal (Uttarakhand) — a frozen-lake trek ideal for early snow

Brahmatal (Uttarakhand) — A Frozen-Lake Trek Ideal for Early Snow There is undeniably something very poetic about walking into a snow-covered landscape that's blissfully half-asleep. The softly cru...

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