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See. Patan Explore this ancient royal city, formerly Lalitpur, with its temples, courtyards, and sacred ponds. Everest Base Camp Undertake the legendary two-week trek to this iconic Himalayan site. Tamang Heritage Trail Experience Buddhist culture on this trail, offering an escape from crowds.

Eat. Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Cafe Specializes in Nepali and Tibetan cuisine with views over the stupa. Himalayan Cafe Clean cafe offering traditional Tibetan and Western breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Cafe Caravan Enjoy excellent coffee, desserts, and Western favorites with stupa-facing window seats.

Stay. Aloft Hotel A bustling epicenter for the Mount Everest climbing scene, popular with mountaineers. The Happy House A historic family home in a Nepalese Himalayan valley, ideal for groups. Amankora lodges Stay in calm, minimalist lodges in Thimphu and Paro for a mindful holiday.

Lonely PlanetAug 21, 2026

The 10 best trails for trekking in Nepal

Nepal offers incomparable hiking trails from its green foothills to the high Himalayas on these 10 of the country

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Lonely PlanetAug 13

A walking tour of Patan, Nepal's city of history and heritage

Take a walk to discover the less-seen side to the ancient city of Patan in Nepal

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  • National MuseumMuseumExamples of returned sculptures can be seen here.
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  • Hiranya Varna MahaviharPlace of worshipPatan, NepalAlso known as the Golden Temple or Kwa Bahal.
  • Patan Durbar SquareSightPatan, NepalStarting point for many city tours.
  • Patan DhokaNeighborhoodPatan, NepalBrightly painted gateway, once a major entry point.
  • Ganesh templePlace of worshipPatan, NepalA 17th-century temple dedicated to the elephant-headed deity.
  • Jadhu HitiSightPatan, NepalStone water tank.
  • Mikha BahalSightPatan, NepalHistoric courtyard with a Buddha statue.
  • Pim Bahal PokhariSightPatan, NepalAlso known as Jagmadu Pukhu, a pond without foundation.
  • Ashok ChaityaSightPatan, NepalImposing, whitewashed stupa thought to be city center.
  • Bishweshwor TempleSightPatan, NepalA rare Hindu place of worship in a Buddhist area.
  • Sri BahalSightPatan, NepalOne of 18 major Buddhist courtyards, has manuscripts.
  • Na BahalSightPatan, NepalA short walk away from Sri Bahal.
  • Purnachandi PukhuSightPatan, NepalSacred pond flanked by an ancient Siddhi Lakshmi temple.
  • Kumari houseSightPatan, NepalResidence of Patan's living goddess.
  • Dau BahalSightPatan, NepalFinest example of Newari residential architecture.
  • Nag BahalSightPatan, NepalContinue north toward this location.
  • Golden TempleSightPatan, NepalDating back to the 11th century, gilded facade.
  • Patan MuseumMuseumPatan, NepalPart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site complex.
  • Krishna MandirPlace of worshipPatan, NepalStone-built temple dating back to 1637.
  • Mangal BazaarMarketPatan, NepalBustling market near Durbar Square.
  • Mahabouddha TempleSightPatan, Nepal16th-century temple.
  • Haka BahalSightPatan, Nepal
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AfarAug 7

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...

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  • Mountain Lodges of NepalHotelStrings lodges around Everest, Manang, and Annapurna regions
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  • AmankoraHotelParo, BhutanCollection of five lodges across Bhutan's five major valleys
  • WildernessHotelMaun, BotswanaSome journeys change the way you see the world.
  • Six SensesHotelThimphu, BhutanOpened five lodges in Bhutan in 2018
  • SongtsamHotelShangri-La, ChinaOrganizes guided itineraries between lodges in Yunnan and Tibet
  • AndeanHotelCusco, PeruCollection of camps and hotels across Peru's south
  • TinajaniHotelCusco, PeruSix-tent camp opened in 2025 in a rust-colored canyon
  • 62°NORDHotelÅlesund, NorwayOffers multi-night itineraries with bikes or electric cars
  • ShaktiHotelLeh, IndiaEmbraces hut-to-hut hiking with village walks
  • The MalkaiHotelMuscat, OmanScheduled to launch in 2026 as three distinct camps
  • Shinta Mani MustangHotelPokhara, NepalPlans to expand with two new retreats in Upper Mustang
  • andBeyondHotelJohannesburg, South Africa
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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Monument to the Hippies in Ibiza, Spain

This sculpture by Ció Abellí shows a father, with long hair and a typical hippie appearance. He walks with his little daughter who looks the same way. At their feet is a world map with the places in the world where the hippie communities were concentrated: San Francisco, Amsterdam, Kathmandu, Goa, and Ibiza. The monument pays tribute to the hippie movement that has played an important role in t…

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  • PachaNightclubFamous nightclub where Ricardo Urgell hired Toni Riera.
  • Monument to the HippiesSightSculpture by Ció Abellí showing father and daughter.
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OutsideMay 4

Mount Everest’s Guiding Industry Suffered the First Death of the 2026 Season

A 52-year-old guide and mountain worker died while hiking from Gorak Shep to Base Camp, marking the first 2026 fatality for the Everest industry

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OutsideApr 15

Kristin Harila Is Saying Goodbye to Mount Everest with a Bold Plan to Climb It.

Kristin Harila, who holds the speed record on the 8000ers, will attempt the so-called Everest Triple Crown this spring as a personal goodbye to the mountain

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  • Aloft HotelHotelbustling epicenter of the Mount Everest climbing scene
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  • LhotseSightMount Everest, NepalAt an elevation of 8,516 metres (27,940 ft) above sea level, the main summit is on the border between the Tibet…
  • NuptseSightMount Everest, NepalIt lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest of Mount Everest.
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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  • Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
  • Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
  • Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
  • The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelMumbai, IndiaModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
  • Eau BarBarMumbai, IndiaArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
  • MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
  • Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
  • La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
  • SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
  • The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
  • Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
  • The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
  • TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
  • The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
  • Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
  • Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
  • Capella SingaporeHotelSingaporeRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
  • ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
  • Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
  • Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
  • Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
  • Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, IndiaThe Lidder River flows down the valley.
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 29, 2025

On an Anniversary Trip to Bhutan, Swapping 25 Years of Whirlwind Travels for Stillness

Shunali Khullar Shroff and her husband embrace companionable silence in Bhutan.

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  • Babesa Village RestaurantRestaurantThimphu, BhutanTraditional Bhutanese meal in a 500-year-old building.
  • Wangditse monasterySightThimphu, Bhutan18th-century monastery to hike up to.
  • Ap DorjiPlaceThimphu, Bhutan88-year-old astrologer who calculates fortunes.
  • Tiger's NestSightParo, BhutanFamous cliffside monastery, hike up 10,240 feet.
  • Mount EverestSightEverest Base Camp, NepalCaptain points it out from the plane window.
  • AmankoraHotelThimphu, BhutanCalm, minimalist lodges in Thimphu and Paro.
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National GeographicSep 29, 2023

A practical guide to hiking the Himalayas

The peak hiking seasons in Nepal and Bhutan are February to March and October to November, with clear skies and moderate temperatures. In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, March to April and ...

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  • HimalayasTrailpeak hiking seasons are February to March and October to November
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  • Sagarmatha National ParkSightNamche Bazaar, Nepalfees required to enter on Everest Base Camp trail
  • Everest Base CampTrailNamche Bazaar, Nepalrequires entry fees for Sagarmatha National Park
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