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Jomsom & Kagbeni: Gateway to Mustang’s Windy, Dry Himalayan Landscapes
Most people assume the Himalayas are all green valleys and snow. Then they land in Jomsom, look around…
Nar Phu Valley: Nepal’s Forbidden Himalayan Valley of Ancient Culture
Foreigners were banned from setting foot here until 2002. For decades the Nar Phu Valley sat sealed off…
Beyond Pokhara: Why Creative Travelers Are Heading to Eastern Nepal This Rainy Season
Everyone heads west when they land in Nepal. Pokhara, the Annapurnas, the lakeside cafes that fill up by…
Lower Dolpo & Shey Phoksundo Lake: Nepal’s Turquoise Jewel in the Rain Shadow
Nepal’s deepest lake sits at roughly 3,600 meters, plunges about 145 meters down, and glows a shade of…
Manang Valley: A Dry Himalayan Escape on the Annapurna Circuit
More attempts at the Annapurna Circuit fall apart over altitude than over fitness, and the fix is almost…
Upper Dolpo: Exploring Nepal’s Most Remote and Untouched Himalayan Wilderness
How do you justify US$500 in permit fees before taking a single step? That is the question waiting…
Upper Mustang Overland: A Complete 7-Day Monsoon Driving and Itinerary Guide
Upper Mustang Overland: A Complete 7-Day Monsoon Driving and Itinerary Guide At 6:40am in Pokhara, while the rest…
Monsoon Travel in Nepal: Flights, Road Conditions, Landslides, and Safety Tips
Most travel blogs tell you to skip Nepal entirely from June through September. The reality is more interesting…
How to Plan a Perfect Day Trip in Nepal During Monsoon Season
At 6:15am in late July, the view from a Pokhara rooftop is almost a trick. Annapurna South is…
The Ultimate Guide to Nepal’s Monsoon Season: Best Destinations, Safety, and Travel Realities
Most travel advice tells you to avoid Nepal between June and September at all costs. That advice is…