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New riverside lake in Nepal wins hearts, but faces government opposition
New riverside lake in Nepal wins hearts, but faces government opposition

The Bagmati Lake (Bharat Taal), constructed recently in Nepal’s southern Sarlahi district, attracts Nepali and Indian tourists with recreational activities, generating revenue, employment and cross-border tourism.

Dec 14, 2025

Panchakunda Lake and Annapurna First (North) Base Camp
Panchakunda Lake and Annapurna First (North) Base Camp

A raw account of trekking Nepal's newly opened North ABC trail to Panchakunda Lake and Annapurna First Base Camp. Four days through remote terrain with no network, limited facilities, crossing green waterfalls, surviving off-road jeep rides, and reaching the surreal blue lake at over 4000 meters. This is what it takes to trek one of the most scenic and untouched routes in the Annapurna region.

Dec 7, 2025

Thorong La Pass
Thorong La Pass

I was about to embark on the Annapurna Circuit Trek—a journey into one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Apr 17, 2025

Shyam’s Shangrila
Shyam’s Shangrila

Shyam Bahadur Panday, founder of Hotel Shangrila had a pioneering vision for hotels that reflected the spirit of Nepal.

Mar 4, 2025

Ambica Shrestha (1933-2024)
Ambica Shrestha (1933-2024)

Tourism leader, businesswoman, philanthropist, and a tireless fighter for women’s rights, equitable entrepreneurship, and cultural conservation, Ambica Shrestha showed us how to do it by creating Dwarika’s, one of the most celebrated heritage hotels in Asia.

Aug 4, 2024

Echoes of Shey: Discovering the Magic of Phoksundo
Echoes of Shey: Discovering the Magic of Phoksundo

In the heart of Shey Phoksundo, where the mountains whispered tales of ancient wisdom and the crystal lake held reflections of untouched serenity.

Dec 10, 2023

Boating down the Babai in Bardia
Boating down the Babai in Bardia

The Babai Valley in the heart of Bardia National Park takes one through the undisturbed domain of the wealth of wildlife found in the Tarai.

Dec 3, 2023

Rock n' Roll Yetis
Rock n' Roll Yetis

Hendrix, Jagger, Marley, and The Beatles are all said to have visited Nepal. Legend puts two of them at one inn in Jomsom.

Nov 5, 2023

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