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Kathmandu
Seven UNESCO monument zones, packed bazaars, and a living old town - Nepal's capital rewards slow mornings on foot
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Pokhara
Nepal's lakeside adventure capital - boating on Phewa Lake, the Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurnas, paragliding, and the launchpad for the region's greatest treks
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Chitwan
Experience incredible wildlife safaris, jungle adventures, and authentic Tharu culture in Nepal's premier national park
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Lumbini
Visit the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, explore ancient monasteries, and experience spiritual serenity
Ultimate Guide to
Everest Region
Walk beneath the highest mountains on earth, sleep in Sherpa villages, and earn the Kala Patthar dawn
Ultimate Guide to
Annapurna Circuit
Subtropical valleys to a 5,416 m pass - the classic circuit of the Annapurna massif, still one of the great walks
Ultimate Guide to
Bhaktapur
Step back in time exploring medieval architecture, traditional crafts, and authentic Newari culture
Ultimate Guide to
Nagarkot
Nepal's classic sunrise viewpoint, 32 km from Kathmandu - watch dawn light up the Himalaya (Everest included on clear days) from a 2,175 m ridge of cosy view hotels
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Rara Lake: Getting to Nepal's Far-Western Secret
How to reach Rara Lake in far-western Nepal: the Talcha flight route via Nepalgunj, the trek from Jumla, Murma Top, park fees and lodges, and the best seasons for the Queen of Lakes.
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Nepal in May: The Last Window Before the Rains
May in Nepal: the final high-trekking window, Everest summit pushes, Buddha Jayanti at Lumbini and the great stupas, Terai heat, building clouds, and why Upper Mustang shines now.
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Nepal in January: The Quietest Month in the Himalaya
What January in Nepal offers: the year's clearest skies and emptiest trails, deep low-season discounts, winter city culture, which treks work, and how to handle the cold.
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