8 Secret, Breathtaking Paradises In Nepal You Didn’t Know Existed

A breathtaking, alpine lake hidden deep inside the remote mountains of Dolpo.

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An isolated, sacred valley frozen in time with centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.

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A beautifully preserved, vehicle-free 18th-century Newari town perched high on a ridge.

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The country’s largest body water, surrounded by untouched pine forests and peaks.

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A misty paradise of endless green tea gardens right on the eastern border.

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A historic town famous for its European-style cobblestone streets and riverside.

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The Hidden Wilderness: untouched green meadows that offer ultimate peace far off the grid.

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Nar Phu Valley

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