Travelling Nepal: travel guide and advice

5 reasons to travel to Nepal

A trip to Népal is an opportunity to enjoy lots of holidays in one. Whether it's coming back in search of long lost atmosphere or to see the highest mountains in the world, everyone will find something of interest.

Try the delicious food
Hope to see a tiger
Experience the unique atmosphere of Pashupatinath.
Feel so small beside the highest peaks in the world.
Discover, or indeed rediscover, Katmandu

Culture and Discovery

Mark Lehmkuhler

A completely easy trek in the Annapurnas

After the violent earthquakes which struck Nepal, it is not advised to travel in this country in the heart of the Himalayas. On their behalf, the Nepalese people are doing everything to relaunch tourism. The walks on the different mountains, with the famous Mount Everest in the background, are the things which appeal most. But for less experienced trekkers, there are other routes available which are more accessible.

Laetitia Santos21 March 2016

Travel story

Chris Shervey

Boudhanath: a procession around the largest stupa in Nepal

A spiritual getaway, far from the hustle and bustle of Thamel. Situated just 5 kilometres from the city, Boudhanath is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines in Nepal.

pauline girardey8 April 2016

Travel story

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Is this the destination for you?

A trip to Nepal will delight those who have heard of the legendary hippie atmosphere of Katmandu but will disappoint nostalgic vistors who experienced that great era.

NB, this article was written before two powerful earthquakes ravaged the country in April and May 2015

You should go if

You dream of beaches and palm trees
You don't like very spicy food
You like your little home comforts
You like large, modern cities
You hope to find the same atmosphere in Katmandu as you found last time you went, over 30 years ago now

You shouldn't go if

You love culture shocks
You're an occasional hiker and seek to climb higher
You're an experienced climber and you dream of Mount Everest and the Himalayas
You've heard of the magical atmosphere in Katmandu
You hope to see a tiger in the wild
You would like to travel back in time
You want to experience the highly charged emotional atmosphere at Pashupatinath

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