About this Event
Join Lt Col Johnny Fenn for an extraordinary journey across Nepal unlike any other.
In 2023, before taking up his appointment as Field Director of The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal, Johnny set out to walk the length of Nepal from west to east - entirely on foot, without a map, and relying solely on the people he met along the way.
Over 114 days and nearly 2,000 kilometres, he crossed remote hill districts, river valleys and mountain ridgelines, sleeping in a tent, staying with local families, and experiencing a side of Nepal rarely seen by outsiders.
What began as an adventure soon became something much deeper. Travelling at walking pace opened doors to conversations and friendships that would never have happened from the window of a vehicle. Along the way, Johnny encountered extraordinary generosity, resilience and humour from people living in some of the most remote communities in the country.
Illustrated with stunning photography and personal stories from the trek, this presentation brings to life the landscapes, cultures and communities of Nepal through the eyes of someone who spent four months immersed in them.
Part travel story, part adventure, and part reflection on what really matters in life, The Nepali Way is a fascinating account of a journey measured not in miles, but in people.
Whether you have a military connection, an interest in Nepal and the Gurkhas, a love of travel, or simply enjoy hearing stories of remarkable human experiences, this promises to be an entertaining and thought-provoking evening.
Drawing on material from his forthcoming book, The Nepali Way: 114 Days Crossing Nepal Without a Map, Johnny will share photographs, stories, challenges, lessons learned, and the unforgettable people who made the journey possible.
"A story about Nepal; but more than that, a story about people."
— Hari Budha Magar MBE
Event venue & nearby stays
The Guildhall Brecon, High Street, Brecon, United Kingdom
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