Located in the terai, the sub-tropical region of Nepal which borders India and forms part of the Gangetic Plain, Bardia National Park and is a mixture of forest and grassland with the Babai River running through the centre of the park. Amo...
At the foot of the Himalayas, Royal Chitwan National Park is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the Terai region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna, one o...
The last town in the Kathamandu Valley, Dhulikhel is well known for its fine Newari brick mansions with latticework windows, its panoramic views of the Himalayan range, its sunrise walk to the Kali shrine - with gorgeous views of daybreak o...
Ghandruk was once once a major recruitment centre for the famous Gurkha soldiers. The women of Ghandruk maintain a local industry of weaving traditional Nepalese rugs....
Jomsom is the capital and administration headquarters of Mustang district, which stretches from the Tibetan border to Ghasa along the Kali Gandaki river. The deepest gorge in the world lies here along the Kali Gandaki as the river passes be...
With its ornate palaces, temples and squares, Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a fascinating place. Ideal for exploring by foot, the city offers a startling array of market stalls and craft shops selling locally produced goods. What's mo...
Lukla in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal is where most people visiting the Himalayas near Mount Everest start their journey owing to its small but busy airport. Although Lukla means place with many goats and sheep, one is not likely to s...
One of the most important Buddhist sites in the world, Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha. Today, visitors can see the archaelogical excavations, some of which date to the 4th century BC and current places of worship including the Sacr...
Located 30 kilometres east of Kathmandu, at an altitude of 2,175 metres, Nagarkot is a well known hill station famous for its panoramic views of the Himalayas, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west, all the way past Mt. Everest to Kanchenj...
The remarkable town of Namchhe is the largest and most prosperous in the Khumbu, a historical trading centre where grain from the south was exchanged for salt from Tibet. The town is the main hub of the local Sherpa community where they com...
Surrounded by the snow-capped Himalayas, Pokhara is known for its magnificent mountain views, as well as its lovely lakes which have their source in the nearby glacial Annapurna Range. A place of remarkable natural beauty, Pokhara also offe...
Seti River links the Pokhara region with Chitwan National Park. As an alternative to driving or flying between the two, more adventurous travellers can enjoy an overnight rafting experience. The time of year will dictate the size of the rap...
Tashinga is a tiny, peaceful village just off the main Everest trail, set amidst pine forests overlooking the Dudh Koshi valley with breathtaking views....