Most nationalities can get a Nepali visa on landing at Kathmandu. Here is exactly how the process works, what it costs, and how to speed it up.
Nepal Festival Calendar: The Best Festivals to Experience
Nepal celebrates more festivals than there are days in the year. Here are the ones worth planning a trip around — and the ones that will close the shops.
Nepali Food Guide: What to Eat in Nepal
Dal bhat, momo, Newari specialities and trail food — what to eat in Nepal, where to find the good stuff, and how to avoid an upset stomach.
Annapurna Circuit Trek 2026: The Complete Guide
From subtropical valleys to high desert over the 5,416m Thorong La — the classic Himalayan circuit, and still one of the world’s great walks.
Paragliding in Pokhara: The Complete Guide
Launch from Sarangkot with Phewa Lake below and the Annapurnas ahead — Pokhara is rated among the world’s best paragliding sites.
Muktinath Temple Guide: Sacred Pilgrimage in Mustang
A temple at 3,800m sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike — 108 water spouts, an eternal natural flame, and the high desert of Mustang all around.
Ilam Tea Gardens: Eastern Nepal’s Green Hills
Rolling green tea estates, cool hill air and Kanchenjunga on the horizon — eastern Nepal’s quietest and most photogenic corner.
Rara Lake Trek: Nepal’s Most Beautiful Lake
Nepal’s largest lake, set at 2,990m in the remote far west — deep blue water, pine forest and almost no other travellers.
Nagarkot Sunrise Guide: Himalayan Views Near Kathmandu
The closest reliable Himalayan sunrise to Kathmandu — on a clear winter morning you can see from Annapurna to Everest.
