Nigel Kirkbt

1 September, 2026 The Prithvi Highway remains obstructed in Dhading, affecting the usual road connection between Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and western Nepal. To manage traffic, the Makwanpur District Administration Office has introduced alternative travel arrangements via Hetauda. Smaller passenger vehicles may travel between Kathmandu and Hetauda via the Bhimphedi–Kulekhani–Pharping route, subject to road conditions and […]

Perhaps more than you expect. It’s easy to think a journey through the Himalayas is defined by the mountains. Yet, for many travelers, it’s the quieter moments along the way that leave the deepest impression. As the days unfold, many travelers return home with something less tangible but far more enduring: a different way of […]

Why Nepal and Bhutan work so well together is simple: they offer contrast without complication. Separated by a short flight, these two countries are close neighbors, yet their experience feels entirely distinct.   Nepal is energetic, layered, and varied. Bhutan is more measured, more reflective, and shaped by a very different philosophy of tourism. Experienced together, they create a journey that feels naturally […]