District guides
West Nepal district guides: Karnali and Sudurpashchim
Each guide starts with the district headquarters and works outward: the airstrip or road that reaches it, the months worth travelling, the lakes, passes and parks worth the journey, the permits a foreigner needs, and the lodges and homestays in town.
19 pages in this section
Mugu: Rara Lake, Talcha airport and the roads in
Mugu district guide for Rara Lake: Gamgadhi, Talcha airport, getting in from Surkhet and Jumla, the best months, the permit and where to stay.
हुम्लाHumla: Simikot, the Kailash route and the permit
Humla district guide: Simikot, how to reach it by air and on foot, the route to Hilsa and Kailash, the restricted-area permit fee and who can issue it.
जुम्लाJumla: Chandannath, the airport and the Karnali Highway
Jumla district guide: Chandannath, Jumla Airport, the Karnali Highway from Surkhet, the history of the Khas kingdom and dated road reports for travellers.
कालीकोटKalikot: Manma, the Karnali Highway and its risks
Kalikot district guide: Manma, the Karnali Highway through Kalikot, the dangerous Dahikhola to Galjebazaar stretch and dated road reports from 2025 and 2026.
बैतडीBaitadi: Dasharathchand, the Mahakali Highway and Tripura Sundari
Baitadi district guide: Dasharathchand, the Mahakali Highway from Dhangadhi, municipalities, Tripura Sundari, population and Khaptad park fees.
दैलेखDailekh: Panchakoshi, Dullu and the road from Surkhet
Dailekh district guide: Pancha Koshi shrines, the Bhurti temple complex, Dullu, Mahabu, how to reach it from Surkhet and dated reports on the Karnali Highway.
जाजरकोटJajarkot: Khalanga, the Bheri valley and the road to Dolpa
Jajarkot district guide: Khalanga headquarters, access via Chaurjahari and the Jajarkot-Dunai road, best months, sights, permits and what the sources record.
कैलालीKailali: Dhangadhi, Ghodaghodi Lake and the road from Kathmandu
Kailali district guide: Dhangadhi airport, distance from Kathmandu, Ghodaghodi Lake, Godawari, Tharu villages, municipalities, climate and population.
कञ्चनपुरKanchanpur: Mahendranagar, Shuklaphanta National Park and how to get there
Kanchanpur district guide: Mahendranagar, Shuklaphanta National Park fees, the road from Dhangadhi airport, best months, municipalities and population.
सल्यानSalyan: Khalanga, Kupinde Lake and the roads from Nepalgunj
Salyan district guide: Khalanga, the bus from Nepalgunj, Kupinde Lake, Chattreswori temple, the best months, population and park-entry rules.
अछामAchham: Mangalsen, Sanfebagar and the roads into the district
Achham district guide: Mangalsen headquarters, the paved road from Dhangadhi, the Mid-Hill Highway, Khaptad and what to know before you go.
सुर्खेतSurkhet: Birendranagar, gateway to Karnali
Surkhet district guide: Birendranagar, Bulbule Lake, Kankrebihar, the airport, the Ratna and Karnali highways and dated road reports for onward travel.
पश्चिम रुकुमWestern Rukum: Musikot, Syarpu Lake and the roads in
Western Rukum district guide: Musikot headquarters, bus times from Dang Tulsipur and Kathmandu, Chaurjahari airport, Syarpu Lake, best months and permits.
बाजुराBajura: Martadi, Badimalika and the Saipal range
Bajura district guide: Martadi headquarters, Badimalika municipality, the Safebagar-Martadi road, the Saipal range and seasonal landslide risk.
डोटीDoti: Dipayal Silgadhi, the Seti Highway and the road to Khaptad
Doti district guide: Dipayal Silgadhi headquarters, the Seti Highway from Amargadhi, Doti Airport, Khaptad park fees and the Doti Kingdom's history.
डडेल्धुराDadeldhura: Amargadhi, the Bhimdatta Highway and Ugratara
Dadeldhura district guide: Amargadhi headquarters, the Seti and Bhimdatta Highway links, altitude and climate, municipalities and Ugratara temple.
बझाङBajhang: Chainpur, Saipal and Surma Sarobar
Bajhang district guide: Chainpur headquarters, the Saipal permit, flights and roads in, Surma Sarobar, Saipal Himal and climate by elevation.
दार्चुलाDarchula: Khalanga, Api Nampa and the Mahakali border
Darchula district guide: Khalanga on the Mahakali, Api Nampa Conservation Area fees, the Darchula permit, Byans villages and when to go.
डोल्पाDolpa: Dunai, Juphal airport and Phoksundo Lake
Dolpa district guide: Dunai, Juphal airport, the road to Rukum and Jajarkot, Shey Phoksundo National Park, and the Lower and Upper Dolpa permit fees.