Everything you need to know before you go

Permits, transport, altitude, money and everything else you need to sort out before you fly.

All articles Permits Trekking Altitude Festivals

What the permit is, who needs one, how it is arranged, how long it takes, and the mistakes that delay trips every season.

Weather, crowds, festivals and what each season actually feels like on the plateau — a month-by-month guide for planning your trip.