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

Nestled at an altitude of 3800 m and 300 km from Lhasa, Shigatse is the second city of the autonomous prefecture of  Tibet . 

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Even though it occupies a major place in the history of the Tibetan region, the city is now largely under the influence of Chinese culture. All the same, Shigaste has retained a few wonderful relics of its past, such as the fortress (dzong) and the Tibetan monastery of Tashilhunpo. Nestled at the foot of Mount Nyima, the latter dates to the middle of the 15th century and remains the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama ("master-scholar"). It is particularly remarkable for its size – that of a small village – and its huge statue of Buddha (27 m). The prefecture of Shigatse is also home to an important base camp. Located in Tingri county, it is the rallying point and place of departure for mountaineers who set out to climb Mount Everest by the north face.

Nestled at an altitude of 3800 m and 300 km from Lhasa, Shigatse is the second city of the autonomous prefecture of <a href="/tibet/">Tibet</a> .

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