Destinations

The regions I film most — what makes each one special, when to go and the stories to start with.

Nepal packs a whole continent’s worth of landscapes into one small country: tropical lowland forests, green hill farms, ancient cities and the highest mountains on Earth. These are the regions I return to again and again, with the stories and films from each one.

Culture

Kathmandu Valley

Three royal cities, two great stupas and festivals almost every week. The valley is where Nepal’s history is still lived, not just visited.

Boudhanath and Swayambhunath at sunrise
Jamacho Hill and Dahachowk for easy day hikes
Best time: all year — autumn is clearest

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Lakes & Hills

Pokhara & Annapurna

Lakeside mornings, paragliders over the valley and the gateway to some of the world’s best-loved treks.

Phewa Lake by rowing boat at dawn
Sunrise viewpoints and hillside villages
Best time: October–November, March–April

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Off the beaten path

Ganesh Himal & Rubi Valley

Tamang villages, homestays and high passes far from the busy routes — the setting for my Rubi Valley documentary.

Village homestays and local festivals
Big views of the Ganesh Himal range
Best time: spring and autumn

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Sunrise over the clouds at Pangsang La pass, Rubi Valley

Trekking

Pangsang Pass & Tipling

The high country of Rubi Valley, between the Manaslu Conservation Area and Langtang National Park, on a quiet trekking route among the Ganesh Himal and Langtang ranges.