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

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Pokhara

Birethanti

Gorepani

It's a decisive moment during the Annapurnas circuit, with the Thorung La Pass at 5,614m next on the agenda.

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You will arrive in Muktinath after a long journey. From Pokhara and the valley, the climb to the village takes more than 20 hours by jeep. If<a href="/nepal/"> your stay in Nepal</a> is quite short, the plane to Jharkot is a solution; however, the flights are frequently cancelled due to bad weather. You should also be prepared to wait a day or two in Pokhara.
The village, at the end of the path, has not changed in centuries. The temple, which is very small, is one of the eight most sacred sites for followers of Vishnu and it is also one of the oldest. A solid gold statue of the god is enthroned there and, in the court, there are 108 flowing fountains that wash away the sins of the pilgrims.
Another must-see is the eternal flame, springing from a natural gas leak in the rock, whose light never goes out. The place is also sacred for Buddhists and today a Lama takes care of the places.
 
 *Afterthe powerful earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May of 2015, the country is slowly rebuilding itself. This article was written before the catastrophe.

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