Destinations

Nepal packs a whole continent’s worth of landscapes into one small country: tropical lowland forests, green hill farms, ancient cities and the highest mountains on Earth. These are the regions I return to again and again, with the stories and films from each one.

Culture

Kathmandu Valley

Three royal cities, two great stupas and festivals almost every week. The valley is where Nepal’s history is still lived, not just visited.

• Boudhanath and Swayambhunath at sunrise
• Newar courtyards, craft workshops and street food
• Best time: all year — autumn is clearest

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Lakes & Hills

Pokhara & Annapurna

Lakeside mornings, paragliders over the valley and the gateway to some of the world’s best-loved treks.

• Phewa Lake by rowing boat at dawn
• Sunrise viewpoints and hillside villages
• Best time: October–November, March–April

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Off the beaten path

Ganesh Himal & Rubi Valley

Tamang villages, homestays and high passes far from the busy routes — the setting for my Rubi Valley documentary.

• Village homestays and local festivals
• Big views of the Ganesh Himal range
• Best time: spring and autumn

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Trekking

Manaslu Region

A restricted-area trek around the world’s eighth-highest mountain, rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture.

• Stone villages of the Nubri valley
• The Larkya La pass, above 5,100 m
• Needs a special permit and licensed guide

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Wildlife

The Terai

Flat, green and full of life. National parks with rhinos, deer and birds, and Tharu villages with their own culture.

• Guided jungle walks at dawn
• River safaris and village visits
• Best time: October–March

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Beyond Nepal

Further Afield

Desert roads, mountain villages abroad and old trade routes — the journeys that take the channel beyond the Himalaya.

• Silk Road landscapes
• Mountain Portugal
• More destinations coming soon

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