The Monsoon's Last Dance Over Phewa Lake

On day four in Pokhara, Bibek watches the Lakhe Nach festival in the rain, reflects on the monsoon's cost to the region, and checks on the road to Mustang after landslides. He also samples the local food scene and plans his Sarangkot sunrise attempt. ☕ 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 18 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Malepatan, Barahi Secondary School, Lakeside, Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar, Nature's Beans, Bijayapur stream, Seti River. Covered: Lakhe Nach festival, Monsoon economy and cost of living, Mustang permit and flight planning, Local food scene, Regional weather and road conditions. Chapters:00:00 Malepatan01:02 Barahi Secondary School02:53 Lakeside04:12 Nature's Beans05:22 Annapurna06:42 Lakeshore08:04 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #NepalTravel #MonsoonInNepal #NewariCulture #PokharaFestival #LakesidePokhara #MustangTrip #NepalGuide #TravelDiaries #Nepal2026 #Himalaya #CultureAndTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/