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.

Boudhanath: a procession around the largest stupa in Nepal


Go into Gorkha town itself, which is one of the most historically interesting towns in Nepal.

The historic town of Gorkha

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!

The Tharu villages around the Bardiya National Park

Annapurna

Vallée de Katmandou

Pisang

Manang

Balthali is a peaceful village in the Newar community. It is located in the basin of the Kathmandu Valley at an altitude of around 1,700 metres.

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Located about 40 kilometres from the capital, uphill from Panauti, this village constitutes one of the key stopping places for the treks offered in the Kathmandu Valley. After several days of walking on the paths that traverse the basin, my two friends and I reached the magnificent plateau of Balthali, which is surrounded by the Roshi and Ladku rivers. The landscape there is striking and contrasts greatly with the view of the snow-capped summits of the Himalayas that we had been seeing since the start of our <a href="/nepal/">trip to Nepal</a>.
Carved into innumerable terraces of cropland, the natural basin in which the village of Balthali is encased enjoys a temperate climate, which is conducive to the appearance of many wildflowers in season. Rhododendrons or even colourful magnolias cover the hills, forming a patchwork quilt of enchanting colours.
 
 *After the powerful earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May of 2015, the country is slowly rebuilding itself. This article was written before the catastrophe.

Balthali is a peaceful village in the Newar community. It is located in the basin of the Kathmandu Valley at an altitude of around 1,700 metres.

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