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?

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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

One of the highest lakes (at 4900m of altitude) in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas.

Tilicho

Kazakhstan

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Europe

Central America

Africa

North America

South America

Middle East

Oceania

When you organise your itinerary for your trek around the Annapurnas, you will notice that you have the option to pass by the distinguished Tilicho Lake. It means a detour of two to three days if you are happy to go there and back, or a shortcut if you wish to follow the "alternative itinerary" which goes along the lake (NB: it is generally completed covered in snow and absolutely not touristy so not marked out).
Not being an expert in the matter, I chose option 1: just a little visit to the historical lake to acclimatise myself a bit better to the altitude before reaching the culminating point of the trek (5400m), but also (above all) to make the most of the panoramic views in this part of the Himalayas. And oh, how it captivated me! Not many tourists go for this route which is quite pleasant and above all, the scenery is superb, different to all that I had been able to see up until that point. You will reach the lakeafter a night at base camp via a challenging climb with your feet in the snow. The view points are absolutely fabulous and remain one of my most beautiful memories of the hike.
To get back to the traditional circuit, you won't have to go back to <a href="/nepal/">Manang</a>: follow the signs for Yak Kharka which will lead you to some splendid paths passing through ghost villages - I absolutely recommend it!
I must add that I visited Nepal before the earthquake of 2015, so it is possible that the places have changed a lot since.

I like adventure – that's a fact – so when I was asked to camp at the Tilicho Base Camp, I jumped at the opportunity! Imagine somewhere in the middle of nowhere – surrounded by rock, an old building falling apart (which I'm sure they've rebuilt since I was there), just a single lodge and makeshift toilets open to the cold and wind... And our little igloo tent in the middle of all of this. Well, only few of us attempted the climb, and this almost went wrong due to a persistant headache which is often the precursor to mountain sickness. 
But nothing came of that in the end. Nothing could beat the joy of enjoying a candlelit dinner prepared by the Sherpa people, the surprise at seeing your headlamp's beam reflected in the eyes of a Yak when coming back to the tent, and the wonder when we discovered Tilicho Lake at the end of our morning climb: a natural wonder, hidden from the view of all but the most deserving.
Well, it's good to know before putting in the effort. And it's not as if we were hiking for days. But one piece of advice: you don't want to miss this magnificent landmark.
 
 *After the powerful earthquakes which hit Nepal in April and May 2015, the country is slowly rebuilding itself. This article was written before the disaster.

It was but an option... But if you enjoy trekking, it's a must do! It would be a real shame to be in such close proximity to this beautiful all-white lake which sits at an altitude of 5000 metres – and ultimately miss out.

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