From Afghanistan and Bangladesh to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, there are eight countries in South Asia; here’s everything you need to know. South Asia is situated in the southern portion of the Asian continent. Geographically, South Asia is bordered by the Himalayas...
Kathmandu is the chaotic, colourful, and captivating capital of Nepal. It’s a city that sweeps you in with its sights, sounds and smells. It’s a city where around every corner, something interesting, intriguing or downright irreverent is happening. There are a...
The Langtang Trek is Nepal’s most underrated trekking route. Step aside, Everest Base Camp, and move over Annapurna Circuit, because despite being severely damaged during the 2015 earthquakes that rocked the country, the Langtang Valley is very much open for hiking,...
“I hope you haven’t eaten yet”, says Anil with a knowing smile as we meet on the dusty streets of Thamel in the heart of Kathmandu. “Because we will be eating a lot this afternoon!” Anil is the manager of Backstreet Academy, a travel company that specialises in...
The Langtang Valley lies to the north of Khatmandu, cutting through the Himalayas as it runs alongside the long and formidable border with Tibet. The valley rises from the lowlands and high into the mountains, passing between peaks that rise to over 7000 metres...
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