A spiritual getaway, far from the hustle and bustle of Thamel.
 Situated just 5 kilometres from the city, Boudhanath is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines in Nepal.

Boudhanath: a procession around the largest stupa in Nepal


Go into Gorkha town itself, which is one of the most historically interesting towns in Nepal.

The historic town of Gorkha

Do you want to see a wild tiger? Don't miss the Bardiya National Park, the place where your wish is most likely to be fulfilled.

Bardiya National Park, your best chance to see a tiger!

The Tharu villages around the Bardiya National Park

Patan

Pokhara

Birethanti

Gorepani

Jomosom is located in the Mustang district with an altitude of  nearly 9200 feet. The village is sprawled out over both banks of the Kali Gandaki river.

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I think everyone will agree that the town of Jomsom is not very pretty. Here everything is grey and concrete. You'll even find a landing strip for planes and helicopters. It's astonishing at first sight; how did a spot like this manage to develop in such pretty surroundings? Ending up here after several days' walking through incredible scenery, amid snow-capped mountain tops, forests and picturesque villages, certainly accentuates this sense of confusion. "What? No more rambling through a postcard setting???"
In short, the area isn't tops (not frightful either - let's not exaggerate), but on the other hand it is a well-appreciated stop for hikers: here you'll find a post office, internet access and numerous means of transport to get back to Pokhara, at low cost to boot. I preferred to keep walking for a few days and good job I did; the scenery changed unceasingly - magnificent!﻿​
I should add that I visited Nepal before the 2015 earthquake, so it's possible that the places have changed a lot since then.﻿​

Town in the district of Mustang, elevation 2,800 metres and stop-off for various treks.

Jomosom is an administrative and commercial centre which creates a stronger link between the government and the Thakalis, the ethnolinguistic habitants originating from the Mustang and Dhaulagiri regions. A company of the Nepalese army is also posted here.
Like everywhere in Nepal, you will always be welcomed with a warm smile. All the same, I only passed through Jomosom, because when you get there you're at the beginning of the moutain trails, and all you want to do is keep going The Annapurnas mountain range thrusts out to the right while the Dhaulagiri rises to the other side. There's only one way to go from here: into the mountains!
Bear in mind that the trail through the Annapurnas is the most busy during the touristic season. 35,000 travellers visit each year. We went in February so for the most part we had the time and space and beauty to ourselves, but at that time of year you do have to take your winter wardrobe very seriously and dress to keep warm.
 
 *Nepal after the powerful earthquakes that shook the country in April and May 2015. The country is slowly coming back to its feet. This article was written before the disaster struck.

Jomosom is located in the Mustang district with an altitude of nearly 9200 feet. The village is sprawled out over both banks of the Kali Gandaki river.

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