Ganghwado Along the western coast of Korea, about 60 km northwest of Seoul, is an island called “Ganghwado.” Compared to the capital Seoul, which is a major metropolitan area and the political and economic center of Korea, Ganghwado is a small and quaint island only an hour away. Up on …
Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved. Dedicated to the forefathers of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), the shrine has existed in its present form since the 16th century and houses tablets bearing the teachings of members of the former royal family. …
Constructed in the 15th century during the Joseon Dynasty, the Changdeokgung Palace Complex occupies a 57.9 ha site in Jongno-gu, in northern Seoul at the foot of Ungbong Peak of Mount Baegaksan, the main geomantic guardian mountain. Changdeokgung is an exceptional example of official and residential buildings that were integrated …
Bandipur is three hours drive from Pokhara, five hours’ drive from Kathmandu, and 90 minutes from Besisahar—the traditional starting point of the Annapurna Circuit trek. To this end, it’s a great town to visit before or after an Annapurna Circuit or Manaslu Circuit trek. Perched on a saddle high above …
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal, after Kathmandu. The town is about 200 kilometres away from Kathmandu, to the west. It rests at the foot of the Annapurna range and is a favourite trekking starting point. The city of Pokhara can be divided in two – the charming …
Jomsom is a village in the mounts of Nepal. It is the capital of the Mustang District zone of Nepal. The town is a popular staring/ending point for treks along with Kali Gandaki River valley as well as uptoMuktinath on the Jomsom-Muktinath trek. Jomsom is a well-equipped town of Lower …
Muktinath Temple, in the Himalayas of Nepal, is one of the great pilgrimage sites for both Hindu and Buddhists from all over the world. The temple is the epitome of the spiritual and emotional cleansing site for the devotees of Muktinath. This holy temple stands on the lap of the …
Located on the scenic Sarangkot Mountain, Sarangkot is a village famous for its sunrise and sunset view of Annapurna and the take-off site for paragliding. The village lies at an elevation of 1600 metres above sea level and is a perfect place to capture a mesmeric view of the Annapurna, …
Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage and preserved area in the Terai Lowlands of south-central Nepal, known for its biodiversity. Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers. The park shelters numerous bird species, including the giant hornbill. Dugout …
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha The Lord Buddha was born in 623 BC in the sacred area of Lumbini located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, testified by the inscription on the pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka in 249 BC. Lumbini is one of the …
