The Dashain break is a chance to see more of Nepal and beyond

From Everest Base Camp and Mustang to Southeast Asia, the long holiday offers plenty of ways to travel. But weather, altitude, visas and rising airfares call for careful planning.

Nepalis living abroad are often asked the same question: “Have you been to Everest?” Some answer proudly. Others pause to think. Despite being home to the world’s highest mountain, Nepal remains a place many Nepalis have yet to explore fully.