Love mountains? Then there’s no better place for trekking than Nepal. Home to the Himalayas and some of the world’s mightiest mountains, Nepal attracts over 176,000 hikers a year according to government statistics. There’s more to trekking in Nepal than the famous Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit though ( we've done both - fantastic times ! ), here’s a guide to the … [Read more...]
Places to visit in Nepal. From Kathmandu to trekking to the Indian border lowlands and wildlife reserves. We explore all of Nepal and the Kathmandu valley. Find what you need in the blog posts below.
Places to Visit in Nepal 2019
Are you planning your trip to Nepal? Where should you go? What are the top, do not miss places, towns, cities, villages, national parks and things to do in Nepal? If you're a culture lover, a wildlife enthusiast or a high altitude trekker, we have a round-up of the tourist places in Nepal that you need to visit. For you to save to PinterestKathmandu itself has some of the … [Read more...]
Freak Street Kathmandu
Freak Street Kathmandu was the final destination of the hippie trail back in the 60s and 70s. It still exists in Kathmandu, Nepal but it isn't officially called Freak Street. It is Jhochhen Tole and it exits the south side of the Kathmandu Durbar Square.Today it's nothing special, just an ordinary street much like any other in the historic centre of Nepal.The name Freak … [Read more...]
Lumbini Nepal- Visiting Buddha’s Birthplace
Lumbini, Nepal is the birth place of Lord Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Today you can still see ruins and the exact spot of his birth marked and enclosed by a temple. The tank next to the Maya Devi temple is said to be where his mother bathed before delivering the miraculous baby, born walking and talking.The birth site is celebrated with an international peace park. A … [Read more...]
Chitwan National Park Nepal. The Tame Rhino at Sauraha and Safari Fails
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 Difficulty and Hardships – How Hard Can it Be?
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 2019
Nagarkot Nepal is a village on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley just under 30 Km from Kathmandu, 14 Km from Bhaktapur. It famously offers stunning Himalayan views and some nice shorter treks. You can get to Nagarkot from Kathmandu by road in under 2 hours, depending on traffic. It is possible to see Mount Everest from here and sunrise and sunset mountain watching is … [Read more...]
Bhaktapur Nepal- Staying and Visiting
Bhaktapur means place of devotees and is about 13 Km from Kathmandu itself, lying in the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley. Originally named Khwopa, Bhaktapur was always known as the best preserved of the region's 3 Royal cites and UNESCO sites until the 2015 earthquake. Tragically , there was much damage in Bhaktapur with many lives and cultural treasures lost. Bhaktapur is … [Read more...]
Arriving in Kathmandu ( With Video of Thamel)
It's so good to be back in Kathmandu! This is our third visit to Nepal and it will be our longest. We are in possession of 3 month tourist visas and have plans to make the most of them. Empty time stretches ahead of us, no more rush, stress or anxious preparations. Let's just do this thing!It's 20 years since we first flew into Kathmandu in daylight via Bangladesh, all … [Read more...]
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is in the city of Lalitpur, Nepal. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley and all are UNESCO listed. The other Durbar Squares can be found in Bhaktapur and in central Kathmandu at the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex. Durbar Square simply means Royal Square and describes the plazas and structures around and adjacent to the Royal Palaces of … [Read more...]