While Chitwan and Bardiya national parks often draw travelers looking for rhinos, tigers and elephants, one of the most rewarding experiences in these destinations can be getting to know the Tharu culture…
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Guide to Nepal for Non-hikers
Nepal is famous for its mountains. Mount Everest and Annapurna beckon, especially in the fall and spring, to nearly a million travelers each year. Comprehensive guides that detail the country’s popular trekking…
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A sweet surprise: celebrating Yomari Punhi
Each year at the end of the rice harvest and the rise of the December full moon, Yomari Punhi arrives in communities around Kathmandu Valley. Lucky travelers staying at community homestays in…
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Kathmandu City Guide
Sometimes called the Valley of the Gods, Kathmandu Valley is home to the three distinct cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, also known as Lalitpur, where Hinduism and Buddhism coexist in harmony.…
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Palpa Tansen, Nepal: Famous Temples and Palaces
Tansen is a fascinating historic town the district of Palpa, set in the hills a few hours from Pokhara. Once the capital of the Magar kingdom of Tanahun under the reign King…
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Chasing Waterfalls in Nagarkot
Nagarkot is only 25 km from Kathmandu, but it feels like another world. It’s a bumpy ride, but once you get there it’s all worth it. Crisp air, lush green hills, birds…