We had planned a back-to-back trek through Kongma La, Cho La and then the Renjo La Pass.

Slowly, the glow of the morning sun painted the clouds yellow. The tip of the mountain danced with the golden clouds.

Asim Poudel has travelled across most of Nepal, but Everest Base Camp remains his most memorable trip.

There was a natural juxtaposition right in front of our eyes. The sight of endless concrete lay lifeless far below on one side. On the other, the greenery of the hills was full of life and hope.

In Bardiya and Kailali, community-run homestays are empowering Tharu villagers financially while offering travellers a chance to explore Nepal in a more immersive way.

Legend has it Chitlang was one of the favourite spots of the revered poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota. Locals claim that Devkota wrote many poems during his stay there.

Respect the local culture and do your best to blend in with the people around you.

The Post spoke to Hike for Nepal, a tourism-revival initiative, to bring to you hiking spots around Kathmandu you can explore.

The lifestyle, food and culture of Lukla fascinate both local and international tourists alike.

Through his travels, Kunjan Giri wants to explore the lifestyles of people living in different places.

At an elevation of 4,561 metres and located at the base of the Numbur Himal, the pond is one of the lesser-explored trekking destinations in the country.

The far-flung village is also the hometown of world-renowned ophthalmologist Sanduk Ruit and Nepal’s first female tourism minister Yankila Sherpa.

‘It’s about the journey, not the destination,’ they say. On this trip, we lived it.

Khumai Danda has so much potential as a tourism destination, but it remains in the shadows because of a lack of resources and attention.

A trek to the Annapurna Base Camp is arduous, featuring steep trails and extreme weather. But the view of the mountains more than makes up for the toil.

With breathtaking mountain views, rhododendron forests, and yaks, Pikey Peak has it all to make a great trekking destination.

Besides swamp deer, the park is also home to tigers, blue bulls (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and peacocks, among others.

Khaptad National Park situated at the confluence of four districts—Bajhang, Bajura, Doti and Achham—is a mystical place of ethereal beauty and home to countless Hindu shrines.

The sense of community, of belongingness, is so pronounced in the people of Ghiling that you too feel like a part of them no matter how long, or short, your stay.

Sandwiched between Manaslu Conservation Area and Langtang National Park, the picturesque Ruby Valley boasts scenic mountain views, quaint villages, and hospitable people.