17 articles to prepare your trip
At Pharping, near Kathmandu, Hotel Neydo occupies a wing of an active Buddhist monastery and offers a rare immersion into Tibetan monastic life.
At 3,867 m on the EBC trail, Tengboche Monastery is the main Buddhist center of the Khumbu region, facing Ama Dablam and Everest.
Swayambhunath
Perched on a hillside west of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath brings together an ancient stūpa, Hindu shrines and sweeping valley views. Complete guide to planning your visit.
Shanti Stupa
Peace pagoda built in 1973 on Ananda Hill in Pokhara, offering panoramic views of the Annapurna range and Phewa Lake.
One of the three great Gelugpa monasteries north of Lhasa, famous for the monks' debate and fresco restoration workshops.
Former residence of the Dalai Lamas overlooking Lhasa at 3,700 m, the Potala Palace combines a white palace, red palace and funerary stupas, UNESCO-listed since 1994.
Patan Durbar Square
Newar royal square in Patan, UNESCO World Heritage site: former Malla palace, inner courtyards, museum and temples within a few hundred metres.
Langtang
Located 50 km north of Kathmandu, Langtang Valley offers one of Nepal's most accessible treks, winding through forests, yak pastures, and Himalayan peaks.
Tibet's principal Buddhist temple and the spiritual heart of Lhasa, Jokhang enshrines the revered statue of Jowo Shakyamuni and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At the foot of Mount Gephel, Drepung Monastery was once the world's largest monastic complex and one of Tibet's three great Gelugpa universities.
Bouddhanath
Nepal's largest stupa and the heart of exiled Tibetan Buddhism, Boudhanath is visited 6 km from Kathmandu, surrounded by around fifty monasteries.
Shey-Phoksundo, Nepal's largest national park, is home to the legendary turquoise waters of Phoksundo Lake, centuries-old Gompas and one of the last sanctuaries of the snow leopard.
Patan
A former Newar royal capital, Patan concentrates temples, monasteries and artisan workshops 6 km from Kathmandu. The complete guide to the City of Beauty.
Lac Namtso
At 4,718 meters elevation, Namtso Lake stretches its turquoise waters between the Tanggula Mountains and the Tibetan plateau. The third sacred lake of Tibet, a powerful milestone on any Nepal-Tibet journey.
Khumjung
Perched at 3,800 m above Namche Bazaar, Khumjung is a preserved sherpa village and an ideal acclimatization stop on the road to Everest.
The roof of the world on Nepal's side: the legendary Base Camp trek, Sherpa culture, Tengboche Monastery and advice for successful acclimatization.
A Buddhist kingdom nestled in the Himalayas, Bhutan cultivates rare tourism and Gross National Happiness. Visas, treks, monasteries: everything you need to prepare your journey.
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