ABC Base Camp is a small village set in the Himalaya mountains just south of the famous Annapurna Mountain range. This area, once used for sheep grazing by locals, is now a popular tourist destination due to its gorgeous 360 degree views and the fame it gained from being the first 8,000m peak ever to […]
Nagarkot, Nepal: Village Guide and Photography
Originally, Nagarkot was a fort that was built in ancient times to oversee nearby kingdoms. Later, it became a vacation home for the royal family to use during the summers. Now, it’s a popular tourist destination, and it’s easy to see why. Once you get the chance to see the Himalaya spanning from the Annapurnas […]
Syabrubesi, Nepal: Village & Travel Guide
Syabrubesi, Nepal is the starting point for several major trekking routes including the Langtang Valley Trek, Gosaikunda Lake Trek, and Tamang Heritage Trail. Almost 100 tourists pass through Syabrubesi a day in peak trekking season. Here’s what you need to know before you visit… Brief History of Syabrubesi, Nepal According to locals, Syabrubesi was formed […]
Lama Hotel, Nepal: Langtang Trekkers Guide
Lama Hotel is a major stopping point along the Langtang Valley trekking route. Some confusion follows this village because the name implies it’s a single hotel, but the village of Lama Hotel is actually more than one building. It’s conveniently located between Syabrubesi and Langtang Village making it the perfect place to spend the first […]
Langtang Village, Nepal: Trekkers Guide
Langtang is a village inside Langtang National Park along the Langtang Valley trek. Completely destroyed by the earthquake in 2015 and then rebuilt, this village is a sign of resilience in the area. Those looking to do the Langtang Trek will likely spend one night in Langtang village. Here’s everything you need to know for […]
Kyanjin Gompa, Nepal: Village Guide for Trekkers
Kyanjin Gompa, Nepal is one of the cooler villages we’ve stayed in while trekking. Usually, the only thing to do is rest after a long day of walking, but in Kyanjin there are tons of great things to do and lots of side treks to choose from depending on the difficulty level you’d like. From […]
Khopra Danda, Nepal Village Guide
I hadn’t even heard of the Khopra Danda Trek until my husband mentioned it while we planned a trip to Pokhara. It seemed to be one of the newer routes in the Annapurna Conservation area that hadn’t gone mainstream yet, and that made it even more exciting. Due to some scheduling conflicts, we had to […]
Paudwar, Nepal Village Guide
Paudwar village was an unexpected stop for us along the Khopra Danda Trek. While in Khopra Danda, we talked to the owners of the teahouse and many of them came from the village of Paudwar. They spoke about the village so lovingly that we knew we had to visit and have lunch there the next […]
Tirkhedhunga, Nepal Travel Guide
Tirkhedhunga, Nepal is a popular stop on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The village began to cater to tourists in the 1970’s when the Poon Hill Trek started. Since then, the village has developed with teahouses and restaurants. Now, a road goes past Tirkhedhunga, so not everyone stops there. However, the road sometimes washes out […]
Ghorepani, Nepal Travel Guide
Ghorepani is one of the major villages within the Annapurna Conservation Area due to its location on the very popular Poon Hill Trek. In peak season, Ghorepani sees about 700 tourists a day, and this village is made to accommodate them. With epic views, an array of hotels and lodges, restaurant options and direct access […]