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.
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.
The former Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang in Nepal is the stuff of dreams and legends! Our Mustang Travel Guide gives you everything you need to know to discover the mysteries and wonders of Upper Mustang along the road to Lo Manthang.
A truly mind blowing Himalayan panorama awaits on this short trek to the spectacular and lesser visited Khopra Danda Ridge in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
Nepal is of course world famous for the snow covered peaks of the Himalaya, not least the highest of them all...Everest. But, Nepal is also home to a rich culture and heritage too, so it should be no surprise that when it comes to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, well....Nepal has more than its fair share.
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