Authentic Nepal

Chitwan Elephant Festival: Tradition, Transition & a Changing Future

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A trained ranger guiding an elephant through dense jungle in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, during a conservation patrol.

The Chitwan Elephant Festival reflects Nepal’s evolving relationship with elephants, from spectacle to stewardship. Once known for elephant rides and polo matches, the festival now showcases a region rethinking how humans and elephants coexist, culturally, ethically and sustainably.           Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken               … Read more

🚴‍♂️ Cycling in Sauraha & Chitwan National Park: A Unique Nepal Adventure

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Two local women cycling in rural Sauraha with grasslands and small houses around

Discover Chitwan beyond the usual jeep safaris. Few experiences connect you more deeply with local life and nature than cycling around Sauraha and the surrounding countryside. This isn’t just exercise, it’s a journey through rice fields, traditional Tharu villages, serene riverbanks, and lush floodplains at a relaxed pace, with endless opportunities for wildlife encounters and … Read more

Traditional Leaf Plate Making Workshop in Kathmandu | Cultural Hands-On Experience

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A close-up of hands sewing green sal leaves together with thin bamboo sticks to make an eco-friendly leaf plate

Step into the world of Nepali tradition with this hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by local artisans, you’ll learn to make duna and tapari — eco-friendly plates and bowls crafted from natural leaves and still widely used in festivals, rituals, and daily life. Using age-old techniques, you’ll experience how communities create sustainable alternatives to modern tableware.As … Read more

What to Bring for a Short Teahouse Trek in Nepal

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Hiker standing on a trail with the snow-capped Himalayas in the background during Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Trekking in Nepal is the perfect way to experience the country’s natural beauty, mountain scenery, and warm hospitality, without needing to be a hardcore mountaineer. Not sure which trek this packing list applies to? Use our Nepal Trek Finder to compare 14 treks by duration, altitude, difficulty and culture — and see exactly what you’ll … Read more