At 2,999m, Rara in winter is a snowy wonderland. In spring it is a birder’s paradise. But it is now in the rainy season that the shores of Nepal’s largest lake burst into flowers. Multi-coloured ...

The majestic grandeur of snow covered terrain and Rara Lake (2,990m) as seen on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Photo: Damodar Bhandari/THT ...

From tranquil mountain lakes to tropical hideaways, Asia is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking lakeside retreats. Whether you’re seeking serenity, adventure, or luxury, these lakeside ...

After a couple of days’ stay in Nepalgunj in southwest Nepal, I along with a friend of mine flew to Talcha Airport in Mugu district. Following a few hours’ walk from the airport, we reached ...

In the Nepal section alone there is a mind-blowing 1,700km of tracks, divided into 10 different sections. Below, ordered from west to east, is a selection of the best of them. Rara Lake ...

Many in Nepal believe this district is on the map only because of Rara, a crystalline lake, resplendent against the backdrop of the snowy Himalayas. The rest of Mugu may as well be a black hole ...

To determine whether this seismic gap actually exists, Ghazoui and a team of researchers ventured onto Rara Lake in western Nepal’s Himalayas and retrieved cores of sedimentary layers from the ...

At 2,999m, Rara in winter is a snowy wonderland. In spring it is a birder’s paradise. But it is now in the rainy season that the shores of Nepal’s largest lake burst into flowers. Multi-coloured ...