City Gal On The Go
I first visited Nepal in 2016 and returned in 2018 to finish the trek to Everest Base Camp. I spent about two weeks in the Himalayas, in altitude, trekking through Sherpa villages. I was due to reach Base Camp (5,380 meters / 17,600 feet) on Day 8, but got altitude sickness at Thukla (4,650 meters
Tiger’s Nest, a Buddhist monastery built into the side of a mountain in the Himalayas, was a bucket list experience for me. I remember seeing a photo of it when I was younger and imagining how lucky I would be if I ever got to see it. I’d developed a horrible respiratory infection in India,
Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas. It’s also home to Tiger’s Nest, an important Buddhist monastery built into the side of a mountain. The Bhutanese believe in ‘high value, low impact’ tourism, meaning they allow a limited number of visitors, and charge a tourist tariff of around $250 USD per day. Historically, Bhutan
If you’re in Pokhara, I highly recommend visiting the Annapurna Eco Village. Truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. You can also stay at the Eco Village, if you prefer to have a more secluded and peaceful stay in Pokhara.
Pokhara is located in central Nepal, close to the Annapurna Himalayas, on a lake with colorful fishing boats. If you’re in Pokhara, I recommend visiting Annapurna Eco Village, which has some of the most stunning views of the Himalayas.
I didn’t have enough time to go all the way to Everest Base Camp during my first visit to Nepal, but was happy to learn you can do a short trek from Kathmandu > Lukla > Phakding > Namche Bazaar > Syangboche (3780 meters / 12,401 feet). On a clear day, you can see the