One of the things that is so confusing about traveling in Nepal, is understanding how to get from one place to another. I’m not sure why there isn’t a bus map or schedule at this point, but it isn’t nearly as hard to navigate as one would think. Despite that, there are some things to […]
Tangting Village: Experiencing Pure Nepal
Nepal seems to be one of those countries that never runs out of beauty. Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. I’m lucky enough to have a local friend who was willing to show me what he referred to as “pure Nepal.” We’d be heading into the Annapurna Conservation Area, but […]
7 Best Places to Visit Near Kathmandu with Epic Views
Who says you have to trek for days to see the Himalaya mountains? The truth is, some of the best places to visit near Kathmandu have Himalayan views. These city, towns, and villages are only a few hours from the Tribhuvan International Airport making them the ideal place to visit as soon as you arrive […]
The Best Place to See Yaks in Nepal: Rolwaling Valley
Seeing yaks in Nepal is one of the highlights for trekkers visiting the country. Yaks are known to live above an altitude of 3,000m (9,850 ft). They have large lungs and the ability to transport oxygen through their blood at a higher level making high altitude a comfortable habitat. At lower altitudes, they suffer from […]
Kyalche, Nepal: Village Guide for Trekkers
Kyalche, Nepal is a village along the Tsho Rolpa Trek consisting of a single household. Before leaving for the trek, we found very little information online and had no idea what to expect on the trail. We weren’t even sure which villages had teahouses. This post is meant to provide information to trekkers headed to Rowaling […]
Na, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Na, Nepal is a small village located along the Tsho Rolpa trekking route. This little village is full of charm and spectacular views. We were barely able to locate it on Google maps prior to our trek, so I wanted to provide some basic information about what to expect when you arrive. Na is the […]
Dongang, Nepal: Village Guide for Trekkers
Dongang, Nepal is a stop on the way to Tsho Rolpa Lake and Rowaling Valley in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. We found so little information online prior to leaving for the Tsho Rolpa Trek, that I wanted to provide some miniature guides for those on their way. That way trekkers know what to expect. Dongang […]
Beding, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Arriving in Beding, Nepal was a bit of a surprise. We’d been walking for hours and most of the villages on the way to Tsho Rolpa Lake were just a single building with no actual village nearby. Beding, however, is a small city set along the Rowaling River in the mountains. Since we found so […]
Ultimate Guide to Gaurishankar Conservation Area
The Gaurishankar Conservation Area is located in the northeastern corner of Central Nepal between Langtang National Park and Sagarmatha National Park. The area is home to endangered species and offers spectacular views of Gaurishankar Himal (7,134m). Tourists tend to visit the two neighboring national parks without setting foot in the beautiful Gaurishankar Conservation Area making […]
Simigaun, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Simigaun, Nepal is a small village set in the hills at the beginning of the Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek. I talked to the Gaurishankar Conservation Area officials upon entering the area and they told me they only see about 100-250 tourists during peak season (October-November). This area is still considered very off the beaten path, […]