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Welcome to Nepal

Local Life
Culture
Outdoors

Curated by local expert Tsering

About
Nepal

Within its narrow 200km (124-mile) width, Nepal has staggering geographical diversity, from the Himalayas’ tallest mountains to the fertile Terai plains. And everywhere, incredible hospitality holds sway. Don’t be surprised if people go out of their way to help you ⁠– the majority of Nepalis strongly believe in the Sanskrit philosophy “Atihi Devo Bhava,” which means “guest is god.”

Daily budget
Per Person

Midrange Budget:$103–163
Midrange hotel room:$60–100
Restaurant dinner:$25–40
Museum admission:$5–10
Glass of wine:$7
Pint of beer:$6.50
Bus fare:$0.30

Best time
to visit

Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov
With mild weather and great mountain views, the best times to visit Nepal are spring and autumn.

Hotels tend to charge slightly higher during these months.

Autumn can be busy as it is the most popular season for trekking.

Flights

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Kathmandu to Ghandruk

Nepal is revered by trekkers, yet there’s so much more to this incredible country. Explore Nepal’s hills and plains to see a side of local life you might not find on the trail.

Local experiences
Incredible scenery
Maps

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Want to visit Nepal? Our local expert, Tsering, crafted this one-of-a-kind trip

Get to know our local expert Tsering

As a Nepal-based journalist, I have spent the majority of the last 10 years traveling across the country chasing stories. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my travels it’s that I live in one heck of a geographically and culturally diverse country.

Since Nepal is known the world over as trekkers’ paradise, it’s no surprise that the majority of tourists who arrive here head straight to the mountains and skip the rest of the country. But the hills and plains of the country have their own unique charm, and exploring them the way the locals do is a great way to see a different side of Nepal. Here’s my top itinerary for anyone looking to spend 9 days soaking up this country’s incredible wonders.

Temples - Palaces - Local life

Patan Durbar Square

Kathmandu Valley, home to seven Unesco World Heritage Sites and the city I call home, is where the old meets the new. Head to Patan Durbar Square to see centuries-old temples, a palace and a museum. While most tourists stick to just the square, go a step further and explore Patan’s labyrinthine alleys; you won’t be disappointed. Discover generations-old eateries: drop into Honacha for traditional delicacies from the Newa culture, Kathmandu’s Indigenous ethnic group, and try Newari desserts at Shree Ghanashyam Mithai Bhandar, a 100-year-old sweets shop. Among the alleys, you’ll also find quaint temple courtyards where locals gather and sing religious songs, workshops where artisans make metal and stone statues, and hipster restaurants.