Caravans of the High Himalaya
For centuries, salt, grain and wool crossed the mountains on the backs of yaks and mules. A film about the trade routes that shaped Himalayan life — and what remains of them today.
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Slow Mornings in Bhaktapur
Potters' squares, yoghurt in clay pots and temples catching the first light. Why Bhaktapur is best before breakfast.
Cultural Trek: Manaslu Circuit
From the Budhi Gandaki gorge to the Larkya La, the Manaslu Circuit is as much about the villages as the mountains.
Kathmandu Momo Trail
Steamed, fried, in soup or drowned in chilli sauce — one day, too many momos, and the small kitchens that make them best.
Voices of the Terai: Life Along the River
Grasslands, rivers and Tharu villages on the edge of the forest — the lowland Nepal most travellers rush through.
A Morning at Swayambhu
Climbing the steps to Swayambhunath before the city wakes up — monkeys, butter lamps and the best view over Kathmandu.
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