As the famous local saying goes, "Dal Bhat Power, 24 Hour!" Dal Bhat (lentil soup with rice) is the national dish of Nepal and the staple meal for trekkers and mountain guides. It is a nutritious, balanced meal consisting of steamed rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetable curries, pickled vegetables (achar), and often a crisp papad. Because it is high in carbohydrates and proteins, it provides the sustained energy needed for long days of walking up and down steep terrain. Best of all, at almost every teahouse, you can get free refills of rice, lentil soup, and curry until you are completely full!
Himalayan Goodwill Team
Expert trekking guides sharing insights about Nepal and the Himalayas
