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Water Purification Guide for Trekking in Nepal: Safe Drinking Water, SteriPEN, Aquatabs, Aquamira & Sawyer (2026)

Day three, somewhere above Phakding. Someone in the group fills a bottle from a stream so clear you could count the pebbles, holds it up to the light, and asks the question…

September 25, 2026 18 min read

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Upper Dolpo Trekking Permit

To trek in the Dolpo region, you will need to obtain an Upper Dolpo trekking permit from the Department of Immigration Office.…

September 6, 2023 6 min read

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