Nepal’s capital valley of temples, durbar squares and old Newari courtyards — Thamel, Patan and Bhaktapur are all within reach.
Lakeside stays on Phewa Lake beneath the Annapurna range, the starting point for treks, paragliding and sunrise at Sarangkot.
Jungle lodges and resorts beside Chitwan National Park, home to one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers and Tharu culture.
The birthplace of the Buddha, with its sacred garden, monastic zone and quiet hotels for pilgrims and travellers.
A hill station on the valley rim with sunrise views across the Himalaya, from Langtang to Everest on a clear day.
High desert villages, apple orchards and Tibetan heritage along the Kali Gandaki, from Jomsom and Marpha to Lo Manthang.
A car-free Newari trading town on a ridge, with restored merchant houses and wide Himalayan views.
Rolling tea gardens, cool hills and homestays in Nepal’s far east.