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

A stop on the famous "Annapurna Circuit" at 4000 m of altitude.

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Arriving at Yak Kharka means reaching 4000 metres of altitude (which is already fairly exceptional) after walking for a week (also atypical for me) in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. Needless to say, it's a really great feeling!
The spot consists of 5 lodges or tea-houses where you can sleep and eat. There's not much else to say... if you still have a little energy left, it might be worthwhile to continue to Ledar (1 hour / 1 hour 30 min further) which offers more beautiful viewpoints. If that is not the case, it's not a big problem! I spent a good part of the afternoon playing cards in one of the lodges and had a pretty good time. 
The trek around Annapurna is perhaps one of the most touristy of all Nepal, or even of the world. Many will tell you that the country offers plenty of alternative options that are much better because they are less well known. I have only done this one, so I can't really compare. This being said, it seemed great to me from all points of view (landscapes / trails / comfort / costs). So if you are planning to include it <a href="/nepal/">in your tour of Nepal</a>, don't hesitate for a second!
I should add that I visited Nepal before the earthquake of 2015, so it is possible that the places have changed since then.

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