Stories from the West

Explore national parks, sacred temples, adventure trails, and the authentic culture of Western Nepal.

Jun 14, 2026 6 min read

Best Time to Visit Rara Lake — Month-by-Month Guide

The best time to visit Rara Lake is October and November, when post-monsoon skies are cloudless, bar-headed geese are in…

Jun 7, 2026 6 min read

The best time to visit Bardiya National Park is February to April, when Bengal tiger sightings peak at 40–60% per day and jeep…

May 31, 2026 6 min read

The best time to visit Dolpa is May–June and September–October. Unlike most of Nepal, Dolpa's Himalayan rain shadow makes it…

May 24, 2026 6 min read

October and November are the best months to visit Western Nepal — the only time when Bardiya's Terai, the mid-hills, Rara Lake,…

May 17, 2026 6 min read

The best time to visit Khaptad National Park is October–November (post-monsoon clarity, 8–14°C days) or March–May (rhododendron…

May 10, 2026 7 min read

The best time to visit Humla is September–October for Limi Valley trekking, or April–June for the Kailash pilgrimage season.…