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.
Top Gear sets out on perhaps its toughest road trip ever - a high-altitude voyage from Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, to the Forbidden City of Lo Manthang, a secretive kingdom perched high on the Tibetan plateau, on the far side of the Himalayas. It is a five-day expedition through the highest mountains, deepest gorges and harshest terrain on the planet.
On their journey, the Top Gear presenters battle river crossings, mudslides and dizzying mountain passes on a trip that would test even the hardiest new 4x4s on the planet to the limit. But Paddy, Freddie and Chris aren’t crossing the Himalayas in new 4x4s. They are crossing the Himalayas in a very small old Peugeot, a very small old Renault and Nepal’s first (and only) home-built car.
Nepal is a beautiful country, but like any country not everywhere is just so. Here are some suggested and rather varied places we think you'll find interesting. A mix of the "usual suspects" as well as "off the beaten path"....
Everything you need to know before you go!
From the high peaks of the Himalayas to the crowded spaces of the Kathmandu Valley and the steamy jungles of the Terai, Nepal is rich in unforgettable experiences. It is home to a beautiful and varied landscape, a wealth of cultural sights, and a diverse people. Here’s everything you need to know, from the capital of Nepal to visa rules.
Talk about remote. The region of Mustang lies behind the Himalayas on the Tibetan plateau. Nowadays this region is more accessible than ever thanks to the 18 minute flight from Pokhara....
Do you dream of seeing Everest up close & personal? Does the thought of many days arduous trekking at high altitude deter you?
Worry not as here are three ways you can make your Everest dreams become reality....the easy way. No trekking!
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