Destinations
Places worth the journey, with honest tips and up-to-date advisories.
Janakpur
Janaki Mandir, sacred ponds and the colours of Mithila art.
Nagarkot
Himalayan sunrise on Kathmandu's doorstep.
Upper Mustang
The walled city of Lo Manthang and the hidden kingdom beyond the Himalaya.
Rara Lake
A sapphire lake at nearly 3,000 metres in Nepal's remote far west.
Chitwan National Park
Nepal's first national park: rhinos, tigers and jungle mornings.
Ilam
Rolling tea gardens, misty sunrises and Nepal's very first tea estate.
Lumbini
Birthplace of the Buddha and a garden of monasteries from around the world.
Bandipur
A hilltop Newar trading town made for slow weekends.
Pokhara
Lakes, viewpoints, paragliding and the gateway to the Annapurna region.