The Dry Heart of the Monsoon

Bibek lands in Jomsom on the first day of resumed flights, feeling the rain-shadow's dry air and winds. He walks the old bazaar, checks the Shaligram Sheela, and plans a trip to Marpha and Kagbeni, with notes on costs and permits for Upper Mustang. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nepal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nepal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Kali Gandaki, Jomsom Bazaar, Mustang Eco Museum, Hotel Sakura & Restaurant, Hotel Dancing Yak, Marpha, Kagbeni, Muktinath. Covered: Jomsom arrival and town walk, Rain-shadow geography and wind, Shaligram Sheela and pilgrimage, Permits for Upper Mustang and logistics, Cost of living in Jomsom. Chapters:00:00 Jomsom01:31 Hotel Dancing Yak02:42 Mustang Eco Museum03:52 Kali Gandaki04:59 Muktinath06:47 Kagbeni A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Mustang #NepalTravel #MonsoonNepal #RainShadow #Kaligandaki #ThakaliFood #AnnapurnaConservationArea #Muktinath #MarphaApples #TrekkingNepal #UpperMustang #NepalPodcast #TravelNepal2026 #JomsomAirport #NepalCosts https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/