Do you want to see a wild tiger? Don't miss the Bardiya National Park, the place where your wish is most likely to be fulfilled.

Bardiya National Park, your best chance to see a tiger!

Go into Gorkha town itself, which is one of the most historically interesting towns in Nepal.

The historic town of Gorkha

Itching to explore off the beaten track? Far-western Nepal and its remote villages are perfect for you.

Discover the villages of far-western Nepal

If you find yourself in the far west of Nepal, use it as a chance to scale the legendary 7,000m peaks.


Reaching 7,000 metres


Situated in the centre of Patan, Durbar Square is the heart and soul of the town. It's the most lively and interesting place in Patan.

Asia

Namaste! Welcome to these pages on holidays in Nepal. Nepal is a country of legends influenced by its two direct neighbours: China and India. The birthplace of Buddha, enriched by its numerous temples and unique mountainous landscapes, has a lot to offer for its visitors. From the Tibetan temples to the valley of Everest, via the Himalayan mountain range, you will discover more than just simple landscapes during your travels in Nepal. Culture and religion hold a very crucial place in the discovery of « the dwelling place of God». A real ethnic blend, the Nepalese populace is welcoming and spiritual and will not hesitate to share their customs and traditions with you. Safaris in Nepal, riding elephants, trekking in the jungle, trekking towards Everest, this is what awaits the traveller that is avid of strong sensations and a change in scenery. With its cultural richness and exceptional environment, Nepal is a country that will not leave anyone indifferent. So, when is your next trip to Nepal?

Nepal

Patan

Pokhara, which could have been a haven of peace after 3 weeks spent in the mountains, turned out to be an unpleasant culture shock, a real tourist town where the behaviour of the foreigners was a real contrast to the culture of the country.

Pokhara

Chitwan National Park

Lukla

Gandrhuk is a stopover in the Annapurna (ACAP) conservation area and there are numerous trails that lead from the village into the surrounding countryside.

Ghandruk

Kazakhstan

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Europe

Central America

Africa

North America

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Middle East

Oceania

I stopped at the village of Ghandruk, between Birethani and Nayapul, during my return leg of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Ghandruk is one of Nepal's most important Gurung villages. This ethinic group live in the mountains around the Pokhara Valley and, for the most part, make a living off the land.
 If you're tired of walking, the shortest route back to Pokhara is the one to the south that leads to Kimche and later reaches Nayapul. If your energy levels are still running high and you're on a sporting holiday, then you can extend your hike by heading towards Tadapani to reach Ghorepani and the Poon Hill Trek. You need to follow the trail on the western side of the village. Happy Trekking!
 
 *After the devastating earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May 2015 the country is slowly getting back on its feet. This article was written before these catastrophic events occurred.

I stopped off at Ghandruk during my day of walking between Tadapani and Landruk on the Annapurna Balcony trek.
As a trekking amateur, you will pass a lot of other fellow walkers here on their way to or on their way back from the Annapurna Balcony or sanctuary. The view from the village over Annapurna South (7219m) and the Fishtail (6993m) is magnificent.
With its houses decorated with flowers, its children on the way to school, its donkeys loaded with supplies, I really appreciated the atmosphere of this little village where you can really feel the local life in comparison to other stop off points where you pass mainly hikers.
Gourmet eaters bored of the traditional Nepalese dhal bhat will be happy with the German bakery located in the middle of the village!

Ghandruk is one of the most important villages on the Annapurna treks.

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