Hiking

Beneath the shadow of mighty Kanchenjunga lies Sikkim’s Dzongri trek—a lesser-known journey through rhododendron forests and alpine meadows that offers hikers a Himalayan experience without the crowds.

New Remote Lands expedition allows adventurers to experience the “secret path” to Everest in comfort.

Hong Kong’s intense bustle is legendary, but several of its sleepy islands offer refuge amidst natural splendor.

One of Kashmir’s most precious destinations, the Warwan Valley offers myriad wonders for visitors willing to put in the effort.

Winter trekking in China’s Huangshan National Park can be gruelling, but the freezing weather conditions have the potential to produce plentiful visual manna.

Taiwan’s compact size, high concentration of ascents, and outstanding trails make it one of the best destinations in Asia for a hiking adventure.

Of all the trekking adventures on the planet, few are as challenging— but rewarding—as the demanding trails that weave through Oman’s Western Hajar range.

Close to Bangkok, but a world removed from Thailand’s crowded tourist hubs, the dramatic peaks of Kanchanaburi province offer prime opportunities for wilderness hiking.

Mount Inerie, the highest peak on Flores, is not a climb for the faint-hearted, as our writer and his group found out as they attempted to scale the mighty volcano without a guide.

Inaccessible for much of the year, the village of Juta in Georgia’s Sno Valley is a portal to some of the most impressive scenery in the Caucasus.

Duncan Forgan’s interest is peaked as he discovers an activity at the height of fashion: scaling Indonesia’s mountains.

The fame of Nepal’s top trekking circuits precedes them. For something quieter, yet still spectacular, the Tsum Valley is heaven-sent.