OFF THE BEATEN PATH
What a trek through Nepal taught me about hospitality
By ALI JAHANGIRI
As a publisher , I never wanted to write my own column until now . Now , because I feel that some of my experiences should be shared for others ’ benefit . A life goal of mine has been to strive for adventure travel , which puts me among a small minority . A fun trip for me these days is hiring a sailboat to cruise around Komodo island in Indonesia or riding a 4x4 on the dunes next to Al Maha Desert Resort in Dubai .
My recent adventure in Nepal , my fourth trip to the region , is where I traversed into an area , once again , off the beaten path ...
People oftentimes use some variation of the word “ escape ” to describe a vacation : I escaped to the beach in Florida or I escaped to the mountains of Aspen . Are those really escapes ? Among throngs of other people who are also looking for an “ escape .”
Trekking deep into the Upper Mustang region of Nepal — that ’ s a real escape . And that ’ s just
The author on the rooftop terrace with friends .
Maya ’ s Heritage Inn , a boutique retreat in the village of Tsarang , in Nepal .
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