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 […]
Ghandruk, Nepal Village Guide
Ghandruk, Nepal is a gorgeous village set in the mountains just south of the famous Annapurna Range within the Annapurna Conservation Area. It’s most common to go through this village as part of the famous Poon Hill Trek, but many people visit it even if they don’t plan to trek because it’s one of the […]
Australian Camp, Nepal: Village & Trekking Guide
Australian Camp, Nepal is a popular weekend destination for locals looking to escape city life in Pokhara. This trip can easily be done in a day or as an overnight trip. It’s also a popular lunch stop along the Mardi Himal Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp Trek (if you use the old route). Australian […]
Pothana, Nepal: Village & Trekking Guide
Pothana, Nepal is a small village along the Mardi Himal trekking route just south of the Annapurna Range. It’s located in the Annapurna Conservation Area and can be accessed both by walking and by vehicle. The village formed around 1970 when expeditions began to come to the area. In 2000, it was a popular camping […]
Pittam Deurali: Village & Trekking Guide
We did not plan to stay in Pittam Deurali as our original itinerary said to spend the night in Pothana. I’m happy we walked further because the next day was long and we were able to save ourselves an extra hour of w alking. Pittam Deurali has been a village for over 30 years and […]
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, […]