Nepal, Best of Travel Photos

A collection of images from Kathmandu, The Kathmandu Valley, Bandipur, and the Annapurna Circuit. Read more about travel in Nepal.

Harvest Time - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Women carry fertile soil in baskets to stone-ridden fields before planting season in the village of Tukuche on the western side of Nepal's Annapurna Circuit (day 12). Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Village Tucked into the Mountains - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Beautiful view of the village of Braga and surrounding mountains on the way to Yak Lake along the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Guarding the Temple - Kathmandu, Nepal
This winged statue looks as if she is guarding or protecting the temple behind. Taken on Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sadhus Walking from Tatopani - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Two holy men (sadhus) walk in the dry river bed near Tatopani in Nepal. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Steamed Dumplings (Momos) - Bakhtapur, Nepal
A large tray of steaming dumplings (or momos) on the streets of Bakhtapur, Nepal.
One Fish, Two Fish, Three Fish, Blue Fish - Patan, Nepal
A pile of unusually blue fish at the fresh market in Patan in Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.
People Hunting for Yarchagumba - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Yarchagumba, or Himalayan Viagra, is a prized commodity with locals paying big bucks to get a legal permit to gather it from the Himalayan hills (3-5,000 meters). A fungus infects the caterpillar, eventually mummifying it and giving it an aphrodisiac power. A fascinating and lucrative business. Taken in the village of Koto on the fourth day of our trek around the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Prayer Flags at Thorong La Pass - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Colorful prayer flags mark the crossing point at Thorong La Pass along the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Notice the mountain vista in the back. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Snow-Capped Annapurna 2 Peak - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Our first clear views of the Annapurna 2 peak came on the fifth day of our trek, on the way from Chame to Bhratang. Just beautiful. Taken on the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Harvest Time - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Out in the field with a sickle during harvest time along the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Taken on Day 2 of the trek around Jagat. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Deep in Concentration - Boudhanath, Nepal
An older woman walks deep in concentration with her prayer beads on the outskirts of Boudhanath in Nepal.
The Women of Bakhtapur, Nepal
A group of gregarious and friendly women in a courtyard in Bakthapur, Nepal.
Buddhist Pilgrim - Bodhnath, Nepal
Bodhnath on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal is a holy Buddhist site that attracts many pilgrims and monks.
All Red - Kathmandu, Nepal
A holy Hindu statue done up all in red in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Walking Through Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Traditional Wood-Fired Kitchen - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Traditionally, families cook with wood along the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Some groups are trying to change this to help protect against deforestation as populations increase. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Rural Life Outside Bandipur, Nepal
Lush, hilly scenery around Bandipur in Nepal.
Prayer Flags at Boudhanath Stupa - Nepal
Buddhist prayer flags hang from the top of Boudhanath Stupa on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Photo Friendly Girl - Boudhanath, Nepal
Taken on the walk between Boudhanath to Pashupatinath on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Dawn at Thorong La Pass - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Early morning climb to Thorong La Pass along the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Carrying Up Tourist Chickens - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
A porter carries tourist chickens - so named because they have bigger, juicier breasts like tourists like - along the eastern side of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Warming Up with Tea - Pokhara, Nepal
Morning tea to warm up before a bus ride from Pokhora, Nepal.
Colorfully Painted Rocks with Buddhist Prayer - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
A group of colorfully painted rocks create a Buddhist chant or prayer. Taken along the Annapurna Circuit on the way to Dharapani, Nepal. Read: Himalayan Trekking Stew © UncorneredMarket.com
Ring the Bell - Patan, Nepal
Taken at a temple in Patan, Nepal.
Proud Grandma - Kathmandu, Nepal
Love the charcoal eyes and pride in this grandmother's face. Taken in Kathmandu, Nepal.