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Nepal quickly became one of our favourite countries in Asia. From exploring Kathmandu and Bhaktapur to trekking the Langtang Valley without a guide and living with young monks at Namo Buddha monastery, this trip blew us away.

In this video, we share our last 15-day adventure in Nepal: real moments, raw trekking struggles, the stunning summit of Tserko Ri, and heartwarming interactions with the young Buddhist monks.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Nepal Stole Our Hearts
00:53 First Impressions of Kathmandu
02:49 Kumari, the living Godess
04:20 Starting the Langtang Valley Trek
08:14 The Brutal Climb to Tserko Ri (5000m)
13:28 Back in Civilization: Bhaktapur’s Ancient Streets
16:30 Living with Young Monks at Namo Buddha
19:36 Playing UNO & Real Moments at the Monastery

Nepal: Our Favourite Country in Asia ... Here’s Why

This was our first time in Nepal, and we decided to dive right in with a 5-day trek in the Himalayas… with no guide.
We chose the Mardi Himal Trek, one of the most scenic and less crowded routes near Pokhara. We added two extra days to explore hidden hot springs and recover.

Tired, emotional, overwhelmed, this trek pushed us to our limits and brought out some of the most real moments we’ve shared on camera. After the mountains, we returned to Pokhara just in time to celebrate Holi Festival: colors, music, people… unforgettable!

Whether you’re planning to trek in Nepal, considering Mardi Himal, or just want to know what it really feels like to travel this region as a couple — this video is for you.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Nepal
00:40 Getting the Trekking Permit
01:59 Starting the Mardi Himal Trek
02:58 Crossing the checkpoint without a guide
06:26 Day 2 - Forest Camp to High Camp
09:58 Day 3 - Summit
13:26 Day 4 - Landruk
16:50 Jhinu Danda hot springs
17:25 Day 5 - Ghandruk
18:14 Celebrating Holi

We wrote a supporting blogpost with much more info here: https://lisaandpol.com/posts/5-day-mardi-himal-trek-jhinu-hot-springs-pokhara-nepal-2025

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