Bhutan is truly magical and very, very special. It is probably the most culturally intact country in the world, a country where "Gross National Happiness" is more important than "Gross National Product". Enjoy this illustrated overland journey on this tour through magical Bhutan.
Nepal is "home" to 8 of the 14 mountains in the world over 8,000 metres. The highest of them all of course being Everest. This is how you can get the very best views of the highest mountains in Nepal.
High in a remote, isolated part of the Himalayas known as Dolpo lies the magical Phoksundo Lake. It is the most scenic and dramatic mountain lake in Nepal, as well as the deepest too. It requires both effort and purpose to experience the splendour of Phoksundo Lake, as well as a special restricted area permit … Continue reading Phoksundo Lake – The turquoise jewel of Nepal
Chitwan is without doubt the most famous National Park in Nepal. It's most renowned "resident" being the magnificent Bengal tiger. So, it's not surprising that for many visitors to Nepal a "tiger safari" is a must do.
The trek to Everest Base Camp has long been a "bucket list" affair and at one time there was essentially only one trekking route to the base of the world's highest mountain.
We've selected five of the very best Nepal Short Treks. All these Nepal treks can be done within a two week vacation or even less, so you can also include some cultural sightseeing. A short trek in Nepal doesn't necessarily mean an easy trek though. But, as most people are confined to a two week holiday some of the lengthier classic Nepal treks take more time. But, a short Himalayan trek doesn't mean you have to compromise on superlative Himalayan views or the experience of trekking in Nepal.
Kathmandu to Lo Manthang - Overland to the "Roof of the World" - This exciting and very varied road trip adventure in Nepal takes you from the steamy lowland jungles, which are almost at sea level, up through the mighty Himalayas and across the Tibetan Plateau, "the roof of the world" to the legendary "walled city" of Lo Manthang in the former forbidden Kingdom of Mustang.
Several days hiking from the nearest road, home to "Yarsagumba"  one of the most strange and valuable natural products on earth, tiny villages and the spectacularly located Tibetan Buddhist Monastery of remote Mu Gompa at 12,000 feet(3700m) up in the Himalayas and all just "stone's throw" from Tibet itself, the Tsum Valley is truly one of Nepal's hidden gems.
High up in a hidden, remote valley, close to the border with Tibet lies a Himalayan secret. The rarely visited, very sparsely populated area of Nar Phu and considered a secret "Shangri La" by some. Nar Phu was actually "off limits" to trekkers until as recently as 2000 and trekking is the only way to access Nar Phu.
It's not a dream. You really can see Everest, the world's highest mountain in style. Just imagine waking from the comfort of a warm and cosy, proper comfortable bed in a proper private bedroom. Head to your private en-suite bathroom, take a hot shower then draw back the curtains to a mind blowing view of Everest and the Himalayas.
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