Pokhara

Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore. Whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek or endured a bus trip from hell, Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
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Searching for the Sacred: A 12-Day Journey Through Nepal's Mountains, Villages, and Traditions
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Searching for the Sacred: A 12-Day Journey Through Nepal's Mountains, Villages, and Traditions

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