Before I start I want to say that we like Sauraha a lot and we're glad we came. Chitwan National Park is doing some superb conservation work and animal numbers are increasing impressively. We just want to warn you that you're quite likely to not see any large wildlife on your jeep safari or other expensive day in the park, but the tame rhino in Sauraha, he should be around. Let … [Read more...]
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulties and Hardships – Top Eleven!
We got back from Everest yesterday. It's been an amazing 3 weeks, ( yes, 21 days, not 14) and it's been tough, so, a few things you need to know about difficulty levels on the Everest Base Camp trek ( EBC) both for your entertainment and general information, and to help you decide if this Himalayan hike is for you. There are hardships, problems and pitfalls. Hopefully we can … [Read more...]
Nagarkot Nepal- Is it worth the trip ?
Nagarkot is a funny little place. I would have loved to see it 20+ years ago before mass tourism took hold. Was there anything there back then? Today it seems that every building is a hotel. Precarious-looking multi-story guest houses cling to the mountain sides promising spectacular Everest range views in Nagarkot Nepal. What else is there in Nagarkot? Well, other than … [Read more...]
Bhaktapur Nepal- Staying and Visiting
Bhaktapur is a lot quieter than Kathmandu and has the third, less visited, Durbar square of the Kathmandu Valley. All are UNESCO listed, all are magnificent. Why is Bhaktapur less touristed? Well I guess because it's more difficult to get to, being a fair way out of Kathmandu, and most people will be Durbar-squared out after seeing the two in Kathmandu. That and of course, 3 … [Read more...]
Khumjung. The Yeti Skull at Khumjung Monastery & The Hillary School, Nepal
On our return trek from Tengboche Monastery we took a different route to Namche Bazaar to take in some important locations and stunning Himalayan view points. A major highlight for us was being granted admission to the ancient monastery at Khumjung and being allowed to see a fascinating sacred relic kept under lock and key. Khumjung Village itself is also well worth a look as … [Read more...]
The Trek from Lukla to Tengboche Monastery with my 11 Year-Old
A few days ago somebody on social media asked me what my favorite, all time, travel memory was. Without hesitation I told the lady-of-travel that it was the time I trekked to Tengboche Monastery ( via Lukla and Namche Bazaar) with my son, then 11 years old. I added a footnote, that I doubted he would agree. I was curious though so I interrupted his online gaming to ask him his … [Read more...]
Places to Visit in Kathmandu & Kathmandu Valley 2018
Without doubt, when you step off the plane into the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu you know you’re in no other place. The smells, sounds and sights as you negotiate your way from the airport and into town immediately assault your senses. Many come to Nepal for the famous Himalayas and the trekking that they offer, but the chaotic capital has its own wonders. You could wander … [Read more...]
That Time We Met Prince Harry, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu
I know, I know, I've threatened to share this story for months, I finally got around to it. Lets go back to Kathmandu, it wasn't so long ago but feels like a lifetime. Time passes more slowly when you do loads of different things and not same, same, every day. So, Kathmandu, Nepal, we were not long back from our Everest trek and fresh off the bus from Pokhara. We'd returned to … [Read more...]
Photos of Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu
What Patan Durbar Square looks like, almost a year after the devastating earthquake. Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple, Nepal. Patan Durbar Square The Golden Temple … [Read more...]
