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

An essential stopover before attacking the Annapurnas mountains - at 3,185m you'll need all your strength to cover its rocky, vertiginous heights.

Pisang

Kazakhstan

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Europe

Central America

Africa

North America

South America

Middle East

Oceania

The village of Pisang is one of my favourite memories of the trek. I reached it after a long hike from Chame, understandably a bit tired, but I was rewarded with incredible scenery. I must admit that it is the final climb towards Upper Pisang (and not Lower Pisang) that took my breath away. 
Why this decision? The urge to leave the beaten track the following day and to stop by Ngawal before finding the next place to stay, probably Manang. As an aside: That is another route that I would strongly recommend, if you ever make this trek whilst <a href="/nepal/">travelling in Nepal</a>.
In any case, it was the right move to make, to take my rucksack to the highest point of Pisang: the atmosphere was noticeably quieter, houses made out of stone and pretty woodwork and especially the panorama - incredible. I still remember watching the sunrise over some Himalayan giants from the terrace of the tea-house...breathtaking!
I must add that I visited Nepal before the earthquake of 2015, so it's possible that it has changed a lot since then.

Small Himalayan village and a stage from the "around Annapurna" trek.

You'll be plunged into the heart of Buddhist territory, with prayer wheels and stupas dotted here and there - make sure you go round them anti-clockwise!
Under clear, early morning skies, head up to heights above Pisang (no choice, as all accommodation is below in Pisang itself). The sunrise is amazing as you look over the kingdom below. I loved the approach to this town, across a flat landscape to the west that's bordered by the staggering Pisang and Annapurna ll peaks, which reach over 8,000m.
It was here that I tried Dal Bhat, a delicious, traditional Nepalese dish of rice and lentils. Consisting of white rice served with lentil soup, the dish is completed with a yummy vegetable curry. Mouth-watering!
 
 *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.

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