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.

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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?

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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

The Thorang La pass is the highest pass in the world, with an altitude of 5416 metres.

Thorang La

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Thorang La is THE stage that everybody talks about throughout the trek: 'Will I get there?' 'What time should I go up?' then 'It was cool' 'It took me this much time...' etc.
It must be said that it's quite crazy to reach such an altitude 'so easily'. After a night in base camp you have to go straight towards the pass with your feet sunk in the snow but on a path which is been well marked out by the thousands of other walkers who've already used it. The landscape, immaculately white, is breathtaking... And one completely surreal thing is that even all the way up there you can warm yourself up with a good cup of tea in a little cabin which acts as a cafe all season!
The 1100 metres of positive height difference strangely didn't seem so difficult to me (I had taken a good amount of time to get acclimatised), it was rather the descent towards Muktinath (at 3800 metres) that made my legs sore... But still in such an amazing landscape you can forget about your pain! If you also ever go on this trek during your <a href="/nepal/">trip to Nepal</a>, you'll understand why it has such a reputation... It's amazing from start to finish, absolutely recommended!
I must add that I visited Nepal before the 2015 earthquake so it's possible that places have changed a lot since then.

A mountain pass at 5400 metres high and the finishing point of the trek 'around the Annapurnas'.

The highest mountain pass in the world, the Thorang La pass was one of the highlights of my <a href="/nepal/">Nepalese adventure</a>. Generally, the passage is used from Manang to Muktinath, which is also the easiest and safest way (there are possible stop-overs which the opposite way doesn't have).
In terms of walking time, it is possible to go between these two points in a day, for a quick walker, but the wisest thing to do is make a stop in Thorong Phedi or at Thorong High Camp, the latter allowing you to take advantage of a night for acclimatisation to avoid succumbing to altitude sickness.
I strongly recommend that you only consider this pass in the months of March-April and October-November. The rest of the time, there is an increased risk of avalanches and storms. In any case, it is fully worth the effort!
 
 *After the powerful earthquakes which struck Nepal in April and May 2015, the country is being rebuilt little by little. This article was written before the disaster.

The Thorang La pass is the highest pass in the world, with an altitude of 5416 metres.

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