Travel Guides
27 guides to help plan your Nepal adventure
Buddhist Pilgrimage in Nepal: Lumbini, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath & Monasteries
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- 8 min
A Buddhist pilgrimage guide to Nepal covering Lumbini, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Namo Buddha, Tilaurakot, Tibetan monasteries, Newar bahals, etiquette, and festival timing.
Tihar 2026: Dates, All Five Days, and Laxmi Puja Night
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- 8 min
Tihar 2026 runs November 7 to 11, with Laxmi Puja on Sunday, November 8. All five days with their dates from the official 2083 BS patro — including why Laxmi Puja falls a day earlier than usual this year — plus Bhai Tika, Mha Puja and Nepal Sambat, and where to see it.
Everest Base Camp vs Annapurna Circuit: Which Trek Is Right for You?
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- 10 min
Nepal's two most iconic treks compared head-to-head — difficulty, cost, scenery, logistics, and which one matches your fitness level and travel style.
Lumbini: Complete Guide to Buddha's Birthplace in Nepal
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- 10 min
Everything you need to plan a visit to Lumbini — the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Nepal. How to get there, what to see, where to stay, and the best time to visit.
Nepal on a Budget: How to Travel Nepal for Under $30 a Day
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- 9 min
Plan budget travel in Nepal with realistic daily costs, cheap transport, trek expenses, food prices, and a 2-week itinerary around Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini.
Best Season for Mountain Biking in Nepal
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- 6 min
When to mountain bike in Nepal — a season-by-season guide covering the autumn and spring windows, monsoon trade-offs, winter altitude limits, and how timing differs between Pokhara, Mustang, and the high Himalaya.
Nepal Trekking Permits Explained: TIMS, NP Fees & Restricted Areas
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- 7 min
A clear breakdown of every trekking permit you need in Nepal — TIMS cards, national park fees, conservation area permits, and restricted area permits with costs and where to get them.
A Spiritual Journey Through Nepal: Temples, Monasteries & Sacred Landscapes
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- 11 min
A guide to Nepal's most powerful spiritual sites — from Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries to sacred mountains and meditation retreats, with a suggested 2-week pilgrimage route.