Pack your bags and your existential dread, because getting to Shuklaphanta National Park is a test of human endurance. Located in the absolute far-western corner of Nepal, you can either take a blissful, bank-account-crushing flight to Dhangadhi or opt for a soul-crushing, 15-to-18-hour local bus ride from Kathmandu. The bus offers complimentary spinal realignment via massive potholes and a soundtrack of high-pitched regional remixes at 3:00 AM.
By Binod Lama
10 Jul 2026
3 min read
What is actually hiding in those tall elephant grasses? Only the most majestic, terrifying, and beautiful creatures on the planet. Bardiya is famous for its thriving population of Royal Bengal Tigers. This isn’t a safari where you stare at a sleeping tiger from two miles away through binoculars; here, you might actually lock eyes with a five-hundred-pound apex predator.
By Binod Lama
3 Jul 2026
4 min read
So, you’ve decided to swap your office chair for a pair of trekking boots and your endless stream of Netflix for a panoramic view of the Fishtail peak. Welcome to the Mardi Himal Trek, the high-altitude Stairmaster that promises to turn your quadriceps into granite while offering scenery so breathtaking you’ll momentarily forget the crippling lactic acid buildup.
By Binod Lama
26 Jun 2026
4 min read
Poon Hill sits at an altitude of 3,210m in the Myagdi District, perched above the village of Ghorepani. To get there, your journey starts in Pokhara. You will take a local bus or a private jeep to Nayapul—a bumpy, scenic ride that prepares your spine for the glorious trekking to come. From Nayapul, you’ll trek through Tikhedhunga and the infamous Ulleri steps—thousands of stone stairs that exist solely to test your life choices—before finally reaching Ghorepani, the gateway to the summit.
By Binod Lama
19 Jun 2026
3 min read
Perched at 1,600 meters, this hill station is basically where the Annapurna range goes to show off, and you’re invited to watch. Whether you choose a smooth 45-minute drive from Lakeside—which, let’s be fair, is perfectly fine these days—or a 10-minute "I’m-too-cool-for-traffic" cable car ride from Sedi, the journey is just the appetizer. The Annapurna Cable Car offers a 2.5-kilometer aerial masterpiece, giving you bird’s-eye views of Phewa Lake that make your local park look like a puddle.
By Binod Lama
12 Jun 2026
4 min read
Welcome to Ghandruk, the poster-child village of Gandaki Province, where the air is pristine, the Annapurna range is painfully close, and the stone steps will systematically destroy every joint in your lower body. If your idea of "finding yourself" involves climbing vertical stone stairs with a heavy backpack while questioning every life decision that led you away from a sedentary desk job, Ghandruk is your ultimate spiritual awakening.
By Binod Lama
5 Jun 2026
4 min read
If you think Nepal is only about freezing your toes off on snowy mountain peaks, Bardiya National Park is here to aggressively slap some tropical humidity into your lifestyle. Situated in the far-western plains of the Terai, Bardiya is the largest undisturbed wilderness in the country.
By Binod Lama
29 May 2026
4 min read
Ilam is famous for its endless rolling hills of tea gardens, particularly Kanyam and Antu Danda. The view here is consistently lush and green, unlike the political landscape in Kathmandu, which changes color based on who is offering the next ministry. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mount Kanchenjunga, standing tall and firm—much like how our leaders claim they stand on principles, though the mountain actually means it.
By Binod Lama
22 May 2026
4 min read
Rara Lake, located in the Mugu district, is often called the "Queen of Lakes." At an altitude of 2,990 meters, it is the largest and deepest freshwater lake in the country. It’s the kind of place that makes you realize how beautiful Nepal could be if we spent more time building hiking trails and less time building villas on the Bagmati riverbanks.
Rara is famous for changing colors—one minute it’s turquoise, the next it’s a deep sapphire, much like how a jholey’s loyalty changes after an election.
By Binod Lama
15 May 2026
3 min read
If you are looking to trade the chaotic horn-honking of city life for the rhythmic chime of yak bells and the whistling of Himalayan winds, Manang is your sanctuary. Perched at an altitude of 3,519 meters, this isn't just a rest stop on the Annapurna Circuit; it is a high-altitude desert kingdom that feels like a portal to another era.
By Binod Lama
8 May 2026
3 min read
If you’re tired of Kathmandu’s "dust-mandu" and want to trade city smog for "jungle smog" (which is mostly just kicked-up dirt from a convoy of 40-year-old Jeeps), it’s time to head to Sauraha. It’s the gateway to Chitwan National Park, where the rhinos are grumpy, the crocodiles are judgmental, and the hotel owners are very, very optimistic about their "WiFi speeds."
By Binod Lama
5 May 2026
4 min read
Located at a cool 3,800 meters, this is the ultimate destination for Hindus, Buddhists, and anyone who thinks a "vacation" should involve a 9-hour bone-rattling jeep ride through a landscape that looks like the moon, but with more dust.
By Binod Lama
1 May 2026
3 min read