Travel Insights & Adventure Stories by Ishor Luitel

Chitwan is a natural paradise in the Southern Terai belt of Nepal, blanketed in lush vegetation and home to innumerable floras and faunas. It is home to rare wildlife species, including the Bengal tiger, Ghariyals, Mugger crocodiles, and the one-horned Asian rhinoceros. Apart from natural enrichment, it is culturally enriched with Tharu culture and traditions native to this region. Chitwan is a place where man and wildlife coexist peacefully. This article explores the hidden treasures of Chitwan.

Upper Mustang is a mystical kingdom untouched for several years until 1992. The forbidden kingdom or kingdom of Lo is the seat of ancient Tibetan civilization, barely touched by modernity. There are no other places on earth where you may experience authentic Tibetan culture, the Bon religion, or the scenic towns, monasteries, caves, and rocky mountain scenery fronted by snow-capped peaks. This article guides you throughout the Upper Mustang tour, including where to visit and what to do in this beautiful, forbidden Himalayan kingdom.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO world heritage site and a grand fusion of temples, palaces, statues, and monuments. It is an open museum exhibiting medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculpture, woodcarving, and colossal pagoda temples devoted to different gods and goddesses. Bhaktapur’s culture, temples, and monuments have been kept almost exactly as they were left thousands of years ago. Thus, taking a stroll around the city is like taking a trip back in time. This article covers places to visit and things to do in this medieval piece of art.

Patan Durbar Square is a UNESCO world heritage site and a melting pot of Hindu and Buddhist architecture, culture, and monuments. With its historical temples, monuments, shrines, sculptures, and idols, it is a wonder of Newari architecture. The city is also home to artists and craftsmen who have managed to keep alive traditional techniques and craftsmanship. While strolling around the gallis in the patan, you may see artists at work on their exquisite creations. This article covers places to visit and things to do in this city of art and artisans.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is a living museum that seamlessly merges ancient traditions with modern life. The exquisite wood and stone carvings, intricate pagodas, and elaborate artwork serve as a testament to the exceptional artistic heritage of the Newari people. From awe-inspiring temples and shrines to grand palaces and museums, every corner of this enchanting square tells a fascinating story of Nepal’s rich history. This article covers places to visit and things to do in this city of temples.

Pokhara is a place where mother nature has been exceptionally generous. The lush green hills, silver-crowned mountains, exquisite lakes, magnificent caves, and heart-stopping picturesque scenery combine to create a magical and mesmerizing atmosphere in Pokhara. No wonder why it is the tourism capital of Nepal. It has so much to offer, no matter if you are adrenaline junkies, honeymoon couples, gastronomes, trekkers, or pilgrims. Pokhara has everything for everyone. Thus, it is a tourist’s heaven. In this article, we uncover the best-hidden places and things you can do in this small piece of paradise.

Mustang is a magical Shangrila beyond the Himalayas in Nepal. Reminiscent of a miniature Tibet, Mustang is filled with a diverse range of ecosystems, wildlife species, cultural traditions, and landscapes. The place was hidden in the mountains for several years until it opened its doors to the world in the 1990s, and that’s when people started to flock in to witness its exceptional natural and cultural beauty. This article guides you throughout the Mustang tour, including where to visit and what to do in this beautiful Himalayan kingdom.

Gosainkunda, located at an altitude of 4,380 meters, is a sacred glacial lake nestled in the Langtang National Park of Rasuwa District, just north of Kathmandu. Revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, this holy lake is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva with his trident to calm his thirst after swallowing poison from the Samudra Manthan.

Tucked away in the trans-Himalayan region of Lower Mustang, at an altitude of 3,710 meters, Muktinath Temple is a revered spiritual destination for both Hindus and Buddhists. Located at the foot of the Thorong La Pass along the Annapurna Circuit trail, Muktinath represents liberation—Mukti meaning salvation—and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in South Asia.

Nepal is renowned globally for its legendary trekking trails—Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, and Langtang Valley. Yet beyond these celebrated routes lies a world of hidden natural wonders, untouched by mass tourism. Among these gems are two high-altitude lakes located in the remote Dolakha district of Eastern Nepal: Tsho Rolpa Glacial Lake and Dudhkunda Lake.