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14 travel features tagged “Adventure”

Give me a home where the snow leopards roam

Nepal’s Kanchenjunga region is home to leopards, panda, musk deer, fiery rhododendron blooms and maybe a yeti.
Read more… 30 March 2012


Nepal’s local eateries

Hidden in and around Kathmandu’s nameless alleys are countless traditional bhatti serving rice-based home brew and various buffalo meat snacks in historic settings.
Read more… 01 March 2012


The Passport blog

Travelwise: 10 sites of religious pilgrimage

As Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, is threatened by development, we take a look at several awe-inspiring centres of worship that draw devotees from all around the world.
Read more… 20 January 2012


Long-distance swimming in Nepal’s glacial mountain lakes

Following in the footsteps of British explorer Lewis Gordon Pugh who completed a 1km swim on Mount Everest and set the record for the world’s highest altitude swim.
Read more… 19 January 2012


The Passport blog

The futurist: Nepal’s fast track to fortune

The country is putting plans in place to build an electric rail connecting the country with its closest neighbours: China, Tibet and India.
Read more… 19 January 2012


Watching wildlife in Nepal

Spot Nepal’s version of the Big Five, including the majestic Bengal tiger and the greater one-horned rhino.
Read more… 19 January 2012


Nepal’s alternative adrenaline activities

Thrill seekers will find world-class rapids, paragliding, one of the world’s highest bungee jumps and more.
Read more… 18 January 2012


Find peace in Kathmandu

Take a break from the chaotic Nepalese capital in one of these tranquil spots, including ancient towns, spacious squares, hidden gardens and breezy hilltop temples.
Read more… 16 January 2012


Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail

With 1,700km of tracks, these 10 lesser-known treks were united under one banner to lure hikers beyond Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit.
Read more… 16 January 2012


Nepal’s rocky mountain highs

With trails at every conceivable degree of difficulty and distance, there is an opportunity for everyone to lace up their boots and experience the country as the locals do — on foot.
16 January 2012


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A selection of these Adventure articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.

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