A country · 172 places · 11 regions
Nepal, all of it.
172 curated places across 11 regions — photographed, mapped, and noted with the season each is best in.
The 4 biggest regions — Bagmati Province, Western Development Region, Gandaki Province and Koshi Province — read below as chapters, with 7 more waiting past them.
Chapter I · Bagmati Province · 60 places
Bagmati Province
Swayambhunath is a hilltop Buddhist stupa complex west of Kathmandu city centre, one of the oldest religious sites in the Kathmandu Valley. The stupa's white dome and gilded spire are crowned with the painted eyes of the Buddha, a widely recognised symbol of Nepali Buddhism. Hundreds of monkeys inhabit the surrounding forests, earning the site the informal name Monkey Temple. The hilltop provides a panoramic view across the Kathmandu Valley and is a favoured photography vantage at dawn.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter II · Western Development Region · 31 places
Western Development Region
Pokhara sits on the northern shore of Phewa Lake in central Nepal, with the Annapurna massif rising dramatically to the north. The city serves as the primary gateway for trekkers heading into the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri circuits. Early morning from the lakeside offers reflections of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) on calm water, a classic photography composition. The surrounding valley combines subtropical warmth with high-altitude panoramas accessible by road.
✦ October to November, March to April · $
Chapter III · Gandaki Province · 20 places
Gandaki Province
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world's most celebrated long-distance treks, circumnavigating the Annapurna massif through diverse ecological zones from subtropical lowlands to high-altitude semi-desert. The route crosses Thorong La Pass at 5,416 metres, the highest point of the classic circuit. Villages along the way include Manang and Kagbeni, each retaining distinct Tibetan cultural character. The trek typically takes 12 to 21 days depending on the starting point and side trips taken.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter IV · Koshi Province · 13 places
Koshi Province
Namche Bazaar is a horseshoe-shaped market town at 3,440 metres in the Khumbu region, serving as the main resupply and acclimatisation hub for trekkers on the route to Everest Base Camp. The town's Saturday market draws Tibetan traders and local Sherpa villagers from surrounding settlements. A short morning hike above the town offers a celebrated view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam, best seen before cloud builds in mid-morning.
✦ October to November, March to May · $$
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