Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha

Moving from Tansen to Surkhet, the provincial capital of Karnali Pradesh. We navigate the humid tail end of the monsoon, explore Birendranagar's planned streets, and reflect on the region's administrative heartbeat before Dashain. ☕ 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 42 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Surkhet, Nepal. Places in this episode: Uttarganga, Ghantaghar Chowk, Sinkaa Restaurant and Cafe, Bulbule Tal, Gothikanda, Kakrebihar, Nabil Bank, Maarikaa's Cafe. Covered: Surkhet City Life, Monsoon Weather Patterns, Banking and SIM Logistics, Local Costs and Food Prices, Karnali Administrative Hub, Seasonal Transition. Chapters:00:00 Road01:27 Uttarganga02:55 Bulbule Tal05:23 Nabil Bank07:24 Maarikaa's Cafe09:18 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Surkhet #KarnaliPradesh #NepalTravel #Birendranagar #LivingInNepal #MonsoonInNepal #CostOfLivingNepal #TravelTipsNepal #BheriRiver #Gothikanda #BulbuleTaal #DashainPreparation #NepalRoads #CulturalNepal #AdminHub #WesternNepal #TravelBudget #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On my last full day in Tānsen, I walk the slate-paved lanes of Sitalpati, visit the hand-hammered brass workshops in Taksar Tole, and climb Srinagar Danda as the monsoon finally begins to yield. It is a day of quiet reflection on heritage, mourning, and the cost of living in this Newari bazaar town. ☕ 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 41 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Tānsen, Nepal. Places in this episode: Tansen, Sitalpati Square, Golghar Pavilion, Taksar Tole, Mama's Cottage & Restro, NMB Bank, Silkhane Tole, Srinagar Danda. Covered: Heritage Conservation, Artisan Crafts, Travel Logistics, National Mourning, Cost of Living, Srinagar Danda Hike. Chapters:00:00 Srinagar Danda02:07 Taksar Tole04:42 Bank interior06:58 Coffee Beans Cafe09:23 Amar Narayan Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #TansenNepal #PalpaDistrict #NewariArchitecture #SrinagarDanda #HimalayaViews #CulturalHeritage #TravelLog #DigitalNomadNepal #LocalCosts #MonsoonSeason #BrassCraftsmanship #BhagwatiJatra #SustainableTravel #LumbiniProvince #NepalVisaTips #OffTheBeatenPath #BibekShresthaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek spends his final full day in Tansen, walking through the hushed bazaar during national mourning, visiting the brass workshops of Taksar Tole, and preparing to leave for the mountains as the monsoon finally breaks. ☕ 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 40 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Tānsen, Nepal. Places in this episode: De Crown Inn, Sitalpati, Golghar, Narayansthan, Taksar Tole, Mama's Cottage & Restro, Srinagar Danda, Amar Narayan Temple. Covered: Tansen Town Life, Artisan Crafts, Flood Mourning Context, Travel Logistics, Cost of Living. Chapters:00:00 De Crown Inn02:54 Taksar Tole04:46 Mama's Cottage & Restro06:27 Tānsen07:44 Coffee Beans Cafe09:02 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tansen #NepalTravel #LumbiniProvince #HeritagePreservation #MonsoonSeason #Palpa #NewariArchitecture #BrassCraft #DhakaCloth #SrinagarDanda #RaniMahal #TravelBudget #NepalVlog #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #MountainViews #Namaste #PodcastLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day five in Tansen. The monsoon holds on, the town observes a subdued festival for national mourning, and I navigate the steep Newari lanes to find clarity above the clouds. ☕ 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 39 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Tānsen, Nepal. Places in this episode: Narayansthan, Amar Narayan Temple, United Mission Hospital, Siddartha Bank, Srinagar Danda, Sitalpati, Golghar, Mama’s Cottage & Restro. Covered: Tansen daily life, Cost of living in Palpa, Artisan crafts Taksar Tole, National mourning context, Travel logistics and visas, Srinagar Danda hike. Chapters:00:00 Tānsen01:16 Srinagar Danda04:22 Sitalpati07:48 Rani Mahal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TansenNepal #LumbiniProvince #NepalTravel #MonsoonSeason #HillTownLife #PalpaDistrict #NewariCulture #BrassCraft #DhakaWeaving #SrinagarDanda #BudgetTravelNepal #LivingInNepal #HimalayanViews #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravel #NepalFood #ArtisanWorkshops #ResponsibleTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day four in Tānsen. The monsoon is breaking, but the town carries a heavy quiet from recent floods. I walk the Newari lanes, visit the brass workshops in Taksar Tole, and share what daily life actually costs here. ☕ 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 38 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Tānsen, Nepal. Places in this episode: Horizon Homestay, Sitalpati, Golghar, Amar Narayan Temple, Taksar Tole, Mama's Cottage & Restro, Coffee Beans Cafe, NMB Bank. Covered: Tansen daily life, Cost of living in Palpa, Artisan crafts Taksar Tole, National mourning context, Travel logistics and visas, Srinagar Danda hike. Chapters:00:00 Horizon Homestay01:57 Tānsen05:17 NMB Bank08:19 Srinagar Danda10:19 Kali Gandaki gorge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TansenNepal #LumbiniProvince #NepalTravelPodcast #BibekShrestha #PalpaDistrict #NewariArchitecture #MonsoonInNepal #BudgetTravelNepal #SrinagarDanda #TaksarTole #NepalCulture #HimalayaViews #TravelTipsNepal #DashainFestival #NepalVisaGuide #LocalLifeNepal #ResponsibleTravel #SouthAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day three in Tānsen: walking the quiet Newari lanes, visiting the artisan quarter of Taksar Tole, and reflecting on the town's subdued mood during the monsoon's end. ☕ 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 37 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Tānsen, Nepal. Places in this episode: Horizon Homestay, Sitalpati, Golghar, Narayansthan, Amar Narayan Temple, Taksar Tole, Coffee Beans Cafe, Rani Mahal. Covered: Tansen Town Life, Cost of Living, Artisan Crafts, Flood Mourning Context, Travel Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Horizon Homestay01:35 Golghar04:49 Rani Mahal07:05 Mama's Cottage & Restro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tansen #NepalTravel #LumbiniProvince #MonsoonInNepal #RaniMahal #PalpaDhaka #HimalayaViews #BudgetTravelNepal #NepalFood #TrekkingNepal #CulturalHeritage #TravelPodcast #BibekShrestha #NepalLife #SlowTravel #ArtisanCrafts #DashainPrep #HiddenGemsNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek arrives in Tansen after a long road journey from the rain-shadow of Mustang. He explores the Newari lanes, reflects on the town's subdued mood during mourning, and settles into the first crisp days of autumn. ☕ 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 35 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Tānsen, Nepal. Places in this episode: Tansen, Lumbini Province, Jomsom, Siddhartha Highway, Horizon Homestay, Sitalpati, Golghar, Coffee Beans Cafe. Covered: Tansen Town Life, Cost of Living, Artisan Crafts, Flood Mourning Context, Travel Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Jomsom01:31 Horizon Homestay03:59 Taksar Tole06:35 United Mission Hospital08:54 Rani Mahal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TansenNepal #PalpaDistrict #NepalTravelPodcast #HimalayaHiking #NewariArchitecture #SrinagarDanda #RaniMahal #DashainFestival #MonsoonInNepal #BudgetTravelNepal #CulturalHeritage #HandmadeCrafts #LumbiniProvince #NepalAutumn #TravelSlow #MountainLife #LocalEconomy #ResponsibleTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On my last full day in Jomsom, I walk the Old Bazaar and New Market one final time before heading west. We talk about the rain-shadow geography that keeps Mustang dry during the monsoon, the logistics of the Upper Mustang permit, and the changing economy of this high-altitude gateway. ☕ 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 34 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Old Jomsom Bazaar, New Jomsom Market, Cafe de Kunjo, Syang Khola Bridge, Nepal Bank Limited, Mustang Eco Museum, Jomsom Airport, Thini Village. Covered: Upper Mustang Permit Logistics, Jomsom Daily Life and Economy, Rain Shadow Geography, Thakali Culture and Food, Road Infrastructure Impact. Chapters:00:00 Kali Gandaki River01:43 Cafe de Kunjo05:20 Mustang Eco Museum09:11 Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #MustangNepal #UpperMustang #KaliGandaki #ThakaliCuisine #RainShadow #NepalTravel #HimalayaTreks #LoManthang #MarphaApples #Shaligram #BonMonastery #AnnapurnaConservation #NepalRoadDevelopment #MonsoonSeason #TravelLogistics #BudgetTravelNepal #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On my final full day in Jomsom, I walk the Old Bazaar one last time, taste Marpha’s apple pie, and weigh the logistics of heading north to Upper Mustang. A look at rain-shadow living, local costs, and the quiet rhythm before the wind takes over. ☕ 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 33 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Hotel Dancing Yak, Old Jomsom Bazaar, New Jomsom Market, Nepal Bank Limited Jomsom Branch, Syang Khola Bridge, Mustang Eco Museum, Kali Gandaki river, Cafe de Kunjo & Authentic Thakali Restaurant. Covered: Jomsom daily life and economy, Upper Mustang permit logistics, Thakali cuisine and local costs, Rain shadow climate effects, Road infrastructure impact on tourism, Preparation for Marpha and Upper Mustang. Chapters:00:00 Hotel Dancing Yak01:39 Old Jomsom Bazaar06:20 Marpha09:16 Upper Mustang A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JomsomTravel #MustangTrek #NepalMonsoon #ThakaliFood #UpperMustangPermit #KaliGandaki #RainShadowGeography #HimalayaLife #TravelBudgetNepal #MarphaApples #ShaligramStones #BonMonastery #TrekkingLogistics #NepalEconomy #SlowTravel #GandakiProvince #AutumnInNepal #BibekShresthaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day eight in Jomsom, Bibek navigates the new market to understand the local economy, visits Nepal Bank Limited to manage cash logistics for the upcoming Upper Mustang permit, and reflects on the unique financial rhythm of a rain-shadow district. ☕ 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 32 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: New Jomsom Market, Hotel Dancing Yak, Agricultural Development Bank, Nepal Bank Limited, CAFE DE KUNJO & Authentic thakali Resturant, Mustang Eco Museum, Apple Paradise Tea & Coffee Shop, Dhumba Lake. Covered: Local Economy and Cash Culture, Upper Mustang Permit Updates, Banking Logistics in Remote Areas, Thakali Food Culture, Infrastructure and Road Development, Spiritual Significance of Shaligram Stones. Chapters:00:00 Hotel Dancing Yak03:27 CAFE DE KUNJO & Authentic thakali Resturant06:50 Kali Gandaki River09:04 Dhumba Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JomsomTravel #MustangNepal #ThakaliCuisine #KaliGandaki #ShaligramStones #UpperMustangPermit #NepalBankLimited #MonsoonEnd #RainShadow #TrekkingLogistics #CostOfLivingNepal #MarphaApples #MuktinathPilgrimage #HimalayanWind #BibekShresthaPodcast #NepalTravelGuide #AutumnInNepal #LoManthang https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day seven in Jomsom, Bibek walks to the sacred Dhumba Lake, visits the ancient Kuchup Terenga Gompa, and reflects on the region's changing pilgrimage economy and the cost of a quiet life in 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 31 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Dhumba Lake, Kuchup Terenga Gompa, Jomsom Bazaar, Mustang Eco Museum, Kali Gandaki river. Covered: Dhumba Lake trek, Kuchup Terenga Gompa, Shaligram fossils, Permit costs, Wind and climate, Road development. Chapters:00:00 Dhumba Lake01:22 Kuchup Terenga Gompa04:29 Jomsom06:12 Quiet room07:48 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Mustang #DhumbaLake #KuchupTerengaGompa #NepalTravel #TrekkingNepal #KaliGandaki #Shaligram #RainShadow #MonsoonNepal #ThakaliFood #UpperMustang #NepalVisit #Himalaya #TravelPodcast #SpiritualNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day six in Jomsom: Bibek walks the old bazaar, checks on the season's apple crop in Marpha, and watches the afternoon wind return. A quiet episode about the rain shadow, the cost of living, and the slow turn toward autumn. ☕ 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 30 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Marpha, Kali Gandaki, Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant, Jomsom Eco-Museum, Hotel Dancing Yak. Covered: Marpha apple economy and harvest, Kali Gandaki wind patterns, Thakali food culture, Cost of living in Jomsom, Road and infrastructure development. Chapters:00:00 Jomsom03:44 Marpha05:19 Village street06:58 Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant08:38 Jomsom Eco-Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Mustang #Marpha #NepalTravel #RainShadow #KaliGandaki #AppleHarvest #ThakaliFood #Himalaya #TrekkingNepal #UpperMustang #Shaligram #MonsoonTravel #NepalAdventure #CostOfLivingNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day five in Jomsom, Bibek walks the old bazaar, contemplates the pilgrimage economy, and decides to make the trek to Muktinath, drawn by the record helicopter visits and the pull of the sacred temple. ☕ 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 29 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant, Syang Khola Bridge, Kagbeni, Ranipauwa, Muktinath Temple, Hotel Dancing Yak, Kali Gandaki river, Upper Mustang. Covered: Muktinath pilgrimage, Trekking logistics, Cost of living and travel expenses, Tourism economy and road development, Upper Mustang permit decision, Wind pattern in Kali Gandaki. Chapters:00:00 Jomsom01:24 Kagbeni04:10 Teahouse interior05:35 Upper Mustang07:17 Ranipauwa08:34 Bagaicha Cafe and Garden Restaurant10:24 Lo Manthang A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Muktinath #Mustang #Kagbeni #KaliGandaki #Shaligram #NepalTravel #TrekkingNepal #AnnapurnaCircuit #MustangTourism #Thakali #DalBhat #Momo #NepalPodcast #TravelNepal #MountainTrek #Pilgrimage #JomsomAirport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day four in Jomsom, Bibek explores the aftermath of the Yartung festival, walks the old bazaar, visits the Bon monastery, and reflects on the monsoon's rain shadow, the returning flights, and the cost of living in Mustang as he plans his own pilgrimage to Muktinath. ☕ 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 28 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Syang Khola Bridge, Jomsom Bazaar, Apple Paradise Tea & Coffee Shop, Jomsom Airport, Jomsom Eco-Museum, Nepal Bank Ltd. Jomsom Branch, Café de Kunjo, Jomsom Bon Monastery. Covered: Yartung festival aftermath, Upper Mustang permits, Muktinath helicopter pilgrimages, Beni-Jomsom road construction, Jomsom daily wind pattern, Local food and dinning costs. Chapters:00:00 Syang Khola Bridge01:09 Jomsom Eco-Museum02:54 Market interior04:02 Marpha05:49 Jomsom Bon Monastery08:05 Hotel Dancing Yak A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #Jomsom #Mustang #YartungFestival #Muktinath #UpperMustang #BonMonastery #KaliGandaki #ThakaliFood #Marpha #JomsomAirport #MonsoonTravel #NepalHimalaya #TrekkingNepal #JomsomDiaries #MustangEcoMuseum #Shaligram #RoadTripNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day three in Jomsom: Bibek walks the old bazaar at dawn, learns about the Bon tradition older than Buddhism, and watches the famous afternoon wind take the valley. A day of dust, prayer wheels, and the quiet economy of a mountain town. ☕ 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 27 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Jomsom Bazaar, Jomsom Airport, Mustang Eco Museum, Kali Gandaki River, Shaligram Sheela, Thini Village, Gharab Dzong, Marpha. Covered: Jomsom daily rhythm and wind, Mustang Eco Museum and Bon history, Shaligram pilgrimage and Kali Gandaki, Thini village and Gharab Dzong, Cost of living in Jomsom, Marpha apple brandy and harvest. Chapters:00:00 Jomsom01:10 Hotel Dancing Yak03:12 Shaligram Sheela04:56 Thini Village07:21 Restaurant garden08:27 Marpha10:20 Nepal Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Mustang #NepalTravel #RainShadow #KaliGandaki #ThakaliFood #Shaligram #Muktinath #Marpha #Kagbeni #UpperMustang #MountainLife #MonsoonTravel #Himalaya #BonMonastery #JomsomBazaar #CostOfLivingNepal #NepalPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek explores Jomsom's rain-shadow calm, visits the Mustang Eco Museum, witnesses the return of the season's first pilgrims to Muktinath, and reflects on the cost of living in this high mountain town. ☕ 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 26 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Jomsom, Nepal. Places in this episode: Mustang Eco Museum, Kali Gandaki riverbank, Shaligram Sheela boulder, Kingdom Restro Bar, Bagaicha Cafe, Himalayan Java Gallery Cafe, Bon Monastery, Syang Khola bridge. Covered: Jomsom town life, Mustang Eco Museum, Shaligram and pilgrimage, Bon monastery and Dhumba Lake, Food and cost of living, Upper Mustang permits and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Mustang Eco Museum01:49 Hotel Dancing Yak04:21 Bagaicha Cafe05:35 Bon Monastery06:54 Himalayan Java Gallery Cafe08:59 Kingdom Restro Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jomsom #Mustang #Nepal #RainShadow #Monsoon #Thakali #DalBhat #Muktinath #UpperMustang #Shaligram #KaliGandaki #Yartung #BonMonastery #DhumbaLake #Marpha #Himalaya #TrekkingNepal #MountainTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

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/

Bibek spends his final full day in Pokhara wrestling with the monsoon's last rain, sorting out the practicalities of his Mustang flight, and walking the lake one last time. He reflects on the city's cost of living, the feeling of home, and what it means to finally head west into the rain-shadow. ☕ 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 24 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi Temple, Damside, Seti River gorge, Camping Chowk, Nako Cafe, The Mandala Cafe, Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar. Covered: Final day in Pokhara, Mustang flight and permit logistics, Cost of living observations, Local food and dining, Monsoon's last day and clearing sky. Chapters:00:00 Phewa Lake01:42 Camping Chowk03:13 The Mandala Cafe04:31 Tal Barahi Temple06:53 Damside09:27 Restaurant interior, clinking glasses A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #NepalTravel #Mustang #PhewaLake #LakesidePokhara #MonsoonInNepal #Jomsom #NepalCostOfLiving #TravelNepal #Annapurna #Himalaya #NepalFood #Momo #DalBhat #NepalVisa #MountainFlight #PokharaDiaries #NepalPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek spends his final full day in Pokhara before heading west to Mustang. He visits the Dragon Boat Festival, watches the monsoon's last rain from a lakeside café, and reflects on the city's quiet transformation into a home. ☕ 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 23 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar, Nako Cafe, World Peace Pagoda, International Mountain Museum, Rice Garden Restaurant & Bar, Tal Barahi Temple, Mahendrapul. Covered: Dragon Boat Festival finale, Living costs and local economics in Pokhara, Saying goodbye to a place, Preparing for the Mustang flight. Chapters:00:00 Phewa Lake01:58 Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar03:59 World Peace Pagoda06:34 Mahendrapul A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #PhewaLake #NepalTravel #DragonBoatFestival #WorldPeacePagoda #InternationalMountainMuseum #MonsoonInNepal #MustangTrek #NepalLiving #CostOfLivingNepal #LakesidePokhara #NepalFood #DalBhat #NepalAdventure #TravelNepal2026 #NepalLife #RoadToMustang https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day eight in Pokhara. Bibek walks the lakeside as the monsoon gathers for one last push, checks the Mustang flight and permits, and reflects on what it means to stay put while the season turns. ☕ 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 22 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Nako Cafe, Rice Garden Restaurant, International Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda, Sarangkot, Mahendrapul. Covered: Mustang permit logistics, Pokhara cost of living, Monsoon and seasonal change, Daily life in Lakeside, International Mountain Museum, Local food scene. Chapters:00:00 Lakeside at dawn, boats knocking00:30 Nako Cafe02:07 Mahendrapul03:44 Rice Garden Restaurant05:06 International Mountain Museum06:38 Sarangkot07:31 World Peace Pagoda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PokharaLife #PhewaLake #MonsoonInNepal #NepalTravel #MustangPermit #JomsomFlight #DalBhat #MomoLove #WorldPeacePagoda #TravelNepal #LivingInNepal #Nepal2026 #AnnapurnaRange #PokharaGuide #LakesidePokhara #SlowTravel #MountainViews https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day seven in Pokhara, Bibek waits out the monsoon's last downpours, finds a quiet corner of Lakeside, and gets his first unobstructed view of the Annapurna range from a hilltop shrine. He also digs into the practicalities of long-term living here — bank accounts, SIM cards, and the slow work of making a place home. ☕ 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 21 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Nako Cafe, Old Bazaar, Bindhyabasini Temple, Mahendrapul, Nepal Bank Ltd., Tal Barahi Temple, Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar. Covered: cost of living in Pokhara, long-term visa and banking, monsoon season and mountain views, local food, Old Bazaar and temple walk. Chapters:00:00 Nako Cafe02:35 Old Bazaar05:10 Mahendrapul07:08 Nepal Bank Ltd.09:05 Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar09:53 Pokhara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #NepalTravel #LakesideLiving #OldBazaar #BindhyabasiniTemple #AnnapurnaRange #PhewaLake #MovingToNepal #CostOfLiving #NepalVisa #PokharaCafe #NakoCafe #FreshElements #Momos #SlowTravel #MonsoonSeason #NepalLife #TravelNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day six in Pokhara, the monsoon breaks at last. Bibek wakes to a crystal-clear morning, climbs Sarangkot for a full Himalayan view, and reflects on cost, change, and the coming autumn. Plus: the Lakhe Nach festival, the Dragon Boat finals, and the long road to 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 20 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Tal, Tal Barahi Temple, Sarangkot, World Peace Pagoda, Mahendrapul, Lakeside, Rice Garden Restaurant, Pokhara International Airport. Covered: Monsoon clearance, Sarangkot viewpoint, Cost of living in Pokhara, Mustang route planning, Visa and immigration. Chapters:00:00 Phewa Tal01:41 Tal Barahi Temple03:50 Sarangkot05:11 Lakeside06:49 World Peace Pagoda07:55 Night rooftop, cicadas09:01 Morning street, city waking A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #Nepal #Monsoon #Himalaya #Sarangkot #Annapurna #PhewaLake #NepalTravel #TravelNepal #Mustang #LakesidePokhara #DragonBoatFestival #LakheNach #CostOfLiving #NepalVisa #Paragliding https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day five in Pokhara, Bibek wakes to a rare clear sky, watches the Annapurna range from Sarangkot, explores the Old Bazaar, and reflects on the city's tourism economy and the approaching autumn season. ☕ 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 19 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Sarangkot, Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi, Old Bazaar, Purano Bazar, Bindhyabasini Temple, Fresh Elements Restaurant, Nature's Beans. Covered: Sarangkot sunrise viewpoint, Monsoon clearance and first Himalayan views, Cost of living and tourism economy in Pokhara, Newari town heritage and Old Bazaar, Mustang permits and westward route planning, Lakeside lifestyle and daily life. Chapters:00:00 Sarangkot03:20 Nature's Beans05:50 Old Bazaar07:20 Cafe interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #NepalTravel #Sarangkot #Himalayas #AnnapurnaRange #Monsoon #TravelNepal #PhewaLake #OldBazaar #NewariCulture #CostOfLiving #BudgetTravel #NepalAdventure #Mustang #Lakeside #TalBarahi #MomoLover #NepalDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

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/

Day three in Pokhara: Bibek watches the dragon boats train on Phewa Lake, navigates the flooded streets, and climbs to the World Peace Pagoda as the monsoon shows its first signs of breaking. Reflections on the cost of living, the town's tourism pulse, and the slow approach of clear Himalayan skies. ☕ 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 17 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Sarangkot, International Mountain Museum, Fresh Elements Restaurant and Bar, Nature's Beans Cafe, Mahendrapul. Covered: Pokhara lakeside life, Dragon boat festival, Monsoon in Pokhara, Cost of living, Mustang permits planning, World Peace Pagoda, International Mountain Museum. Chapters:00:00 Mahendrapul01:45 World Peace Pagoda03:36 International Mountain Museum05:32 Sarangkot06:41 Rain on pavement07:37 Quiet room08:39 Tal Barahi Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #PhewaLake #WorldPeacePagoda #Sarangkot #DragonBoatFestival #MonsoonNepal #CostOfLivingNepal #NepalTravel #Annapurna #MustangPermits #Himalaya https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek settles into Pokhara's Lakeside on a rainy August day, watching dragon boats, sipping coffee, and planning the road to Mustang. He reflects on the city's tourism pulse, the cost of living, and the quiet before the Himalayan reveal. ☕ 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 16 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Little Pilgrim family Lodge, Nako Cafe, World Peace Pagoda, Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar, Old Bazaar (Purano Bazar), Tal Barahi Temple, Phewa Tal. Covered: Pokhara lakeside daily life, Cost of living comparison, Mustang permit planning, Monsoon weather patterns, Local food experiences, Peace pagoda climb. Chapters:00:00 Little Pilgrim family Lodge01:06 Nako Cafe03:23 World Peace Pagoda04:34 Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar05:48 Market07:21 Room08:11 Balcony night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #Pokhara #LakesidePokhara #WorldPeacePagoda #PhewaTal #MonsoonInNepal #MustangPermit #AnnapurnaRange #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #NepalAdventure #CostOfLivingNepal #PokharaFood #NakoCafe #TalBarahi #OldBazaarPokhara https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek leaves Bandipur behind and arrives in Pokhara on a rain-soaked monsoon day. He navigates roadworks, checks into a Lakeside guesthouse, and ends up at the Nepal-China Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival on Phewa Tal, feeling the city's pulse for the first time. ☕ 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 15 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake (Phewa Tal), Lakeside (Baidam), Mahendrapul, Old Bazaar (Bagar), Bindhyabasini Temple, Malepatan, Tal Barahi Temple, Prithvi Chowk. Covered: Pokhara travel, Dragon boat festival, Lakeside living, Monsoon season, Mustang permits, Local economy. Chapters:00:00 Pokhara01:06 Mahendrapul03:33 Malepatan05:14 Lakeshore07:14 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #NepalTravel #MonsoonNepal #DragonBoatFestival #PhewaTal #Lakeside #AnnapurnaRange #Mustang #NewariCulture #TravelPodcast #Nepal2026 #BibekShrestha #NepalLiving #FestivalSeason #RoadTripNepal #Sarangkot #NepaI #Mountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek spends his final full day in Bandipur, watching the monsoon's last rains, reflecting on the town's resilience and the cost of living, and preparing for the journey west to Mustang as the skies begin to clear. ☕ 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 14 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bandipur, Tundikhel, Padma Library, Old Inn Bandipur, Diya's Guest House, Thani Mai Temple, Dumre, Yampa. Covered: Bandipur final day, Monsoon break, Cable car impact, Prithvi Highway landslide, Cost of living Bandipur, Leaving Bandipur, Road to Mustang. Chapters:00:00 Tundikhel01:50 Prithvi Highway03:47 Bandipur05:06 Marsyangdi Valley06:46 Yampa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #Monsoon #Mustang #Himalaya #Newari #OldInn #ThaniMai #PrithviHighway #CableCar #TravelNepal #HikingNepal #MonsoonNepal #NepalPodcast #BandipurTrip #OffTheBeatenPath #NepalMonsoon #TravelWednesday https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek spends his final day in Bandipur watching a thunderstorm roll in, reflecting on the town's monsoon resilience, the cost of a simple life, and the landslide that's reshaping travel plans. He eats momos at a local shop, watches the rain from Tundikhel, and thinks about what it means to live somewhere long enough to see its rhythms. ☕ 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 13 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Khaja Cafe, Thani Mai Temple, Padma Library, Bindabasini Temple, Tundikhel, The Old Inn, Dumre. Covered: Bandipur life and monsoon, Cost of living in Bandipur, Road conditions and landslides, Heritage and tourism future, Reflections on living vs visiting. Chapters:00:00 Khaja Cafe01:06 Padma Library02:16 Dumre03:14 Tundikhel04:26 The Old Inn05:35 Night street, distant rain06:43 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #MonsoonNepal #TravelPodcast #NewariCulture #HimalayaViews #SlowTravel #NepalCostOfLiving #BandipurCableCar #ThaniMai #PadmaLibrary #MustangTrip #SiddhaGufa #PrithviHighway #TravelNepal #NepalGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day five in Bandipur, Bibek wakes to thunder, witnesses the news of a landslide on the highway below, and spends a slow afternoon in the library, reflecting on the town's quiet resilience and the cost of a simple life. ☕ 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 12 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bandipur, Diya's Guest House, ISYA, Khaja Cafe, Bindabasini Temple, Padma Library, Tundikhel, Dumre. Covered: Monsoon season, Landslide news, Library visit, Cost of living, Local economy, Cable car construction. Chapters:00:00 Diya's Guest House01:39 Old Inn Bandipur03:29 Khaja Cafe05:16 Dumre06:07 Roadside06:53 Bandipur08:55 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #MonsoonNepal #BandipurBazaar #NewariCulture #NepalHills #SustainableTravel #OffbeatNepal #HimalayaViews #LocalLife #TravelCosts #NepalMonsoon #RoadTripNepal #HeritageTowns #NepalGuide #BandipurDiaries #Tundikhel #PadmaLibrary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day four in Bandipur, Bibek wakes to a rare break in the monsoon and climbs to Thani Mai for a sunrise that reveals the Himalaya for the first time. He explores the town's protected bazaar, learns about the new tourism information centre, and reflects on the cable car's arrival and what it means for this car-free hill town. ☕ 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 11 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bandipur, Thani Mai Temple, Tundikhel, Khaja Cafe, Samsara Bandipur, Padma Library, Bindabasini Temple, Old Inn Bandipur. Covered: Bandipur day 4, Himalayan viewpoints, Cable car impact, Local economy and tourism, Monsoon break, Heritage preservation. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior02:02 Bindabasini Temple04:14 Samsara Bandipur07:01 Bimalnagar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #ThaniMai #Himalaya #MonsoonInNepal #NewariCulture #BandipurCableCar #Tundikhel #SiddhaGufa #SilkFarming #HeritageTown #NepalHiking #CarFreeTown #OldInnBandipur #TravelNepal #Gandaki #MonsoonTravel #BibekShrestha https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day three in Bandipur: Bibek watches the monsoon from the car-free bazaar, visits the Padma Library and the silkworm farm, and reflects on the town's quiet resurrection after the highway bypassed it. A story about rain, silk, and the cost of stillness. ☕ 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 10 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bandipur, Padma Library, Tundikhel, Bindabasini Temple, Diya's Guest House. Covered: Bandipur library and reading, Monsoon rain and stillness, Heritage preservation and tourism, Cable car construction, Silk farming in Bandipur, Cost of living in Bandipur. Chapters:00:00 Bandipur01:11 Padma Library03:08 Interior of temple courtyard05:10 Distant thunder, valley wind06:52 Diya's Guest House A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #MonsoonTravel #NewariTown #SilkFarming #OldLibrary #HeritagePreservation #CableCarNepal #TravelDuringMonsoon #QuietPlaces #NepalMonsoon #BandipurDay3 #TravelPodcast #Himalaya #Momo #DalBhat #RainyDayTravel #Nepal2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day two in Bandipur, Bibek spends a slow monsoon morning with coffee and a book, explores the town's silk farm, takes shelter at the Old Inn during an afternoon hailstorm, and reflects on the cost of living, local life, and the season's rhythm. ☕ 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 9 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bandipur, Diya's Guest House, Khaja Cafe, Tundikhel, Silk farm (unnamed), Bimalnagar, Siddha Gufa, Old Inn. Covered: Bandipur day 2, Silk farming, Siddha Gufa, Monsoon afternoon, Cost of living, Local food. Chapters:00:00 Diya's Guest House00:51 Khaja Cafe01:48 Farm road02:51 Bimalnagar04:24 Bandipur05:27 Padma Library06:21 Tundikhel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #MonsoonNepal #SiddhaGufa #SilkFarm #OldInnBandipur #NewariCulture #TravelDiaries #NepalVillage #HeritageStay #RainySeason #MomoLover #TravelPodcast #SouthAsia #BandipurBazaar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek moves from Kathmandu to the car-free Newari hill town of Bandipur, navigating monsoon roads, exploring the old bazaar, and reflecting on the town's quiet transformation and the coming autumn trek west. ☕ 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 8 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Bandi̇̄pur, Nepal. Places in this episode: Bandipur, Dumre, Tundikhel, Padma Library, Bindabasini Temple, Khaja Cafe, The Local Restaurant, Diya's Guest House. Covered: Bandipur arrival, Monsoon travel, Newari architecture, Local food, Heritage preservation, Cost of living, Planning westward route. Chapters:00:00 Dumre01:44 Diya's Guest House02:56 Khaja Cafe04:51 Padma Library06:49 Bandipur A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bandipur #NepalTravel #MonsoonNepal #NewariCulture #TravelPodcast #Himalaya #SustainableTravel #HeritageTown #CarFreeBandipur #SiddhaGufa #VillageSafari #DalBhat #NepalDiaries #OffTheBeatenPath #MountainView #MonsoonSeason #SlowTravel #LocalExperience https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On his final full day in Kathmandu, Bibek walks the ring road in the rain, eats momos in Bhaktapur, and signs the lease on a flat near Shivapuri National Park as the monsoon begins to break. A quiet episode about committing to a place. ☕ 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 7 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Avocado Cafe, Thamel, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Jhamsikhel, Rise & Grind Coffee, Ring Road. Covered: Finding a long-term flat in Kathmandu, Monsoon receding and planning the westward route, Cost of living in Kathmandu, Settling on the flat near Shivapuri, The rhythm of daily Kathmandu life. Chapters:00:00 Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park02:10 Asan Tole04:07 Ring Road05:58 Food hall06:49 Jhamsikhel07:39 Rooftop evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kathmandu #NepalTravel #MonsoonInNepal #LiveInNepal #Bhaktapur #Shivapuri #DigitalNomadNepal #NepalCostOfLiving #MomosOfNepal #Jhamsikhel #Thamel #Nepal2026 #SlowTravel #KathmanduValley #NepalDiaries #FlatHunting #MonsoonSeason #TravelNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On his final full day in Kathmandu, Bibek walks the ring road in the rain, visits Pashupatinath during Sawan, and decides on a long-term flat near Shivapuri Nagarjun. He reflects on the cost of living, the rhythm of the monsoon, and the westward route ahead. ☕ 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 6 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kasthamandap, Pashupatinath Temple, Asan Tole, Patan Museum, Samaya Rooftop Garden, Boudhanath Stupa, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Covered: Final day in Kathmandu before leaving, Finding and choosing a long-term flat near Shivapuri, Cost of living and price changes in Kathmandu, Pashupatinath during Sawan and Bol Bam pilgrim crowds, Patan Museum bronze collection and metalwork, Monsoon's last day and planning the route to Mustang. Chapters:00:00 Ring Road01:31 Kathmandu Durbar Square03:07 Asan Tole05:11 Samaya Rooftop Garden06:43 City street with rain07:27 Boudhanath Stupa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kathmandu #NepalMonsoon #KathmanduLife #NepalTravel #Boudhanath #Pashupatinath #PatanMuseum #Shivapuri #CostOfLivingNepal #MonsoonEnds #NepalPodcast #KathmanduFlat #NewariKhaja #Momo #MustangNext #NepalAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Day five in Kathmandu: Bibek walks the ring road in the rain, prices a long-term flat, and weighs the cost of living against the plan to chase the clearing sky toward Mustang. A quiet episode about paperwork, permanence, and departure. ☕ 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 5 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Jhamsikhel, Rise & Grind Coffee, Lavie Garden, Asan Tole, Shivapuri, Thamel, Garden of Dreams, Kalikasthan. Covered: Finding a long-term flat, Cost of living changes, Visa extension and registration recap, Westward route planning, Monsoon season final week. Chapters:00:00 Gongabu00:55 Shivapuri02:58 Kalikasthan05:10 Thamel07:08 Soft rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kathmandu #Nepal #Monsoon #TravelNepal #DigitalNomad #CostOfLiving #KathmanduFlats #Mustang #VisaOnArrival #NepalVisa #Jhamsikhel #Thamel #AsanTole #GorkhaBeer #NepalTravel #LongStayTravel #MonsoonJourney #NepalPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek navigates Kathmandu's monsoon-soaked streets during the holy month of Sawan, from the packed Pashupatinath temple to quiet cafes in Jhamsikhel. He sorts out long-stay paperwork and feels his way toward the westward route as the rains begin to ease. ☕ 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 4 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Darbar Square, Jhamsikhel, Patan Museum, Himalayan Arabica Beans Coffee, Busy Bee cafe Ktm, Garden of Dreams, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Covered: Foreign national registration FNMIS, Sawan month and Bol Bam pilgrims, Jhamsikhel and Patan food scene, Westward route planning to Mustang, Monsoon flooding in Kathmandu, Thamel evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Kathmandu01:31 Jhamsikhel04:28 Coffee pour05:14 Patan Museum06:37 Busy Bee cafe Ktm A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kathmandu #MonsoonInNepal #SawanMonth #PashupatinathTemple #NepalTravel #DigitalNomadKathmandu #Jhamsikhel #NewariFood #MomoLovers #PatanLalitpur #ThamelNepal #NepalVisa #FNMIS #TravelPodcast #Himalayas #MustangNepal #RainySeason #CostOfLivingNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

Bibek dodges rain and traffic to explore Kathmandu's monsoon beat—from a thunderstorm walk in Patan to a rooftop dinner in Thamel, with practical notes on costs, power, and planning the westward route. ☕ 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 3 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Jhamsikhel, Rise & Grind Coffee, Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Garden of Dreams, Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Nabil Bank, Busy Bee cafe. Covered: Monsoon season in Kathmandu, Patan bronze craft, Visa extension process, Banking for foreigners, Planning westward to Mustang, Cost of living in Kathmandu. Chapters:00:00 Jhamsikhel03:44 Patan Museum05:24 Quiet room07:00 Nabil Bank08:33 Thamel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #Kathmandu #MonsoonMagic #Patan #Boudhanath #Thamel #Jhamsikhel #NepalVisa #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #Mustang #KathmanduFood #NewariCuisine #NepalPride #MonsoonVibes #Himalaya https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

On day two in Kathmandu, Bibek gets the practicalities of living here sorted — registration, banking, and finding a studio — and walks the rain-soaked streets of Patan and Bhaktapur, paying attention to the monsoon soundscape and the everyday cost of Nepali life. ☕ 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 2 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Kathmandu Guest House, Department of Immigration, Global IME Bank, Jhamsikhel, Yala Cafe, Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Covered: visa registration, banking, co-working, Patan art and architecture, Bhaktapur history, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Kathmandu Guest House01:43 Global IME Bank04:15 Patan Museum06:27 City street07:14 Bus interior08:26 Asan Tole A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #Kathmandu #MonsoonDiaries #DigitalNomadNepal #PatanDurbarSquare #Bhaktapur #NepaliFood #JujuDhau #NewariCuisine #TravelPodcast #SoloTravelNepal #CostOfLivingNepal #GlobalIMEBank #Jhamsikhel #MonsoonSeason #NepalVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/

In the first episode, Bibek Shrestha arrives in Kathmandu during the tail end of the monsoon. He navigates the visa-on-arrival process, opens a bank account, gets a SIM card, and takes his first walks through the city's ancient and chaotic streets, sharing practical tips on costs and logistics along the way. ☕ 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 1 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Places in this episode: Tribhuvan International Airport, Thamel, Kathmandu Guest House, Rise & Grind Coffee, Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Boudhanath Stupa. Covered: arrival logistics, visa extension, banking, SIM card, monsoon season, city orientation. Chapters:00:00 Tribhuvan International Airport02:08 Kathmandu Guest House04:06 City avenue05:13 Patan Durbar Square06:15 Boudhanath Stupa07:21 Cafe terrace08:19 Yala Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NepalTravel #Kathmandu #Monsoon #VisaOnArrival #NepalImmigration #Thamel #Patan #Boudhanath #NewariFood #NepalCostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #NepalGuide #BibekShrestha #NepalFirstImpressions #LiveInNepal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/