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Destinations and places in Nepal
DestinationsBhaktapur: Nepal’s Medieval City
A practical guide to Bhaktapur, the Kathmandu Valley’s most atmospheric Newar city: Durbar Square, Nyatapola, Pottery Square, juju dhau and a day plan from Kathmandu.
DestinationsPatan / Lalitpur: Nepal’s City of Art
Patan, or Lalitpur, is the artistic heart of the Kathmandu Valley: Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Golden Temple, Newari courtyards and metal workshops.
DestinationsNagarkot: Himalayan Sunrise Near Kathmandu
Nagarkot is the easiest Himalayan viewpoint from Kathmandu: sunrise, light hiking, overnight stay, how to combine it with Bhaktapur and practical advice.
DestinationsBandipur: the Beautiful Hill Town Between Kathmandu and Pokhara
Bandipur is a pedestrian Newari hill town with Himalayan views, an ideal stop on the Kathmandu-Pokhara road and a calm alternative to the classic sights.
DestinationsJanakpur: the City of Sita and Mithila Culture
A guide to Janakpur in southern Nepal: Janaki Mandir, Mithila art, pilgrimage, Terai atmosphere and how to combine it with Lumbini.
DestinationsGorkha: the Historic Heart of Nepal’s Unification
Gorkha is the old power behind Nepal’s unification: Gorkha Durbar, Gorakhkali, mountain views and a cultural stop on the way to Pokhara.
DestinationsTansen / Palpa: Hills, Dhaka Textiles and Quiet Nepal
Guide to Tansen in Palpa: Newari bazaar, Srinagar Hill, Rani Mahal, Dhaka textiles and how to combine it with Pokhara and Lumbini.
DestinationsIlam: the Tea Gardens of Eastern Nepal
Ilam is Nepal’s green tea country: Kanyam, Antu Danda, hills, mist, local tea and ideas for a second trip beyond the classics.
DestinationsLumbini, the Birthplace of Buddha
Discover the birthplace of Buddha — the Maya Devi temple, the Ashoka pillar, the international monasteries and everything to see at this sacred site in southern Nepal.
DestinationsChitwan National Park
Safaris, tigers and rhinos in Nepal's first national park — a UNESCO World Heritage site in the jungle of the Terai.
DestinationsPokhara, Nepal's Adventure Capital
Pokhara is Nepal's number-one destination for adventure & leisure: Fewa Lake, Lakeside, Sarangkot, paragliding, zipline and the gateway to Annapurna trekking — a full guide with costs in euros and a 3-day plan.
DestinationsKathmandu, the Capital of Nepal
Kathmandu is a living museum — 7 UNESCO sites, ancient Newari architecture, Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas and the living goddess Kumari.
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