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 […]
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, […]
The Rani Mahal in Palpa, Nepal: Travel Guide & Photography
The Rani Mahal in Palpa, or Ranighat Palace, is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of Nepal.” Although it doesn’t resemble the famous Taj Mahal visually, it does have a similar back story full of love and determination. This palace is built along the Kali Gandaki River in the Palpa District of Nepal. At […]
Markhu & Kulekhani, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
It seems that every tourist in Nepal flocks to Pokhara to be near lakeside. I’ve heard so many people recommend it even to people who are only in Nepal for a week. If you are traveling by bus, it takes a full day to get to Pokhara, and it’s such a waste of time. Recently, […]
Chitlang, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Chitlang, Nepal seems to be off the beaten path even for the history books. That being said, I stumbled upon a few interesting stories about this tiny village. Chitlang was a popular stop in the old trading routes from Tibet to India. Many other areas on the route developed into cities, but Chitlang remains a […]
Bungamati, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Bungamati is a small town located to the south of Kathmandu. While most tourists will never hear about it, it has a rich culture and holds important meaning to the locals of the Kathmandu Valley. Bungamati was the hometown of the deity named Machhindranath, also known as Matsyendra, Matsyendranatha, Minanatha, among other names. He is […]
Kakani, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Kakani, Nepal is a small village located on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley rim. Its prime location makes it the perfect place to view the Himalayas. Every year, tourists flock to Nagarkot for its view, but frankly, the view from Kakani is better. The only reason this little village hasn’t hit tourist’s radar is […]