There are many great places to visit in the Kathmandu valley; some can be done as day trips while others make refreshing weekend breaks from the capital. The majority of travellers do not explore any more of the valley than the well-known heritage towns of Patan, Bhaktapur and Bodhnath. However, there is a wealth of… Continue reading Top 11 Off-the-Beaten-Track Day Trips in the Kathmandu Valley
As well-known and popular as Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley are, there are still small places that, while insignificant to the ordinary traveler, are gems to people like us. For those searching for somewhere different, Nuwakot and Kakani are not to be missed. Nuwakot Nuwakot, with architecture that makes it seem like you’ve gone back… Continue reading Two Little-Known Gems of the Kathmandu Valley: Nuwakot and Kakani
The capital of Nepal is an intoxicating, infuriating and yet amazing place, a sensory overload of sights, smells and sounds that threaten to overwhelm first-time travellers. With an old town of traffic jammed alleys, intriguing medieval temples and enough to keep you busy for days, or even weeks, Kathmandu is an essential stop and deserves… Continue reading What to do with One Day in Kathmandu
Nepal is famous as one of the best places in the world for trekking. Many treks are well known and are conquered by thousands of people every year; there are also numerous other less popular routes with fewer people on the trail and thus a greater sense of peace and quiet. We took on one… Continue reading Your Ultimate Guide to the Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek
Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are small towns situated on the edge of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal; they are popular weekend retreats for those living in the capital. Nepali people are drawn to these hilltop oases for their clean air and famed mountain vistas. We’d already been to Dhulikhel on a previous visit to the country,… Continue reading Nagarkot and Dhulikhel: Top Tips and a Hiking Guide
Most visitors to Nepal spend some time exploring Kathmandu and a few of the surrounding valley towns; they chill out in Pokhara and some hit the mountains for days or weeks at a time. Chitwan National Park and Lumbini in the Terai region also receive their fair share of visitors. Beyond that, the rest of… Continue reading Why You Should Visit Gorkha and Tansen
Pokhara is a place where one could very easily get stuck, a staple on the travellers trail through Nepal. Forming a dramatic backdrop to the town is the stunning Annapurna Massif, a spectacular sight when the clouds cooperate. Pokhara’s centre-piece, Phewa Tal, is the second largest lake in Nepal and, on the eastern shore, there… Continue reading Pokhara: An Insider’s Guide
Returning to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, felt like going back to see an old friend, so well do we know this city now. It's a crazy, often overwhelming city that has a pulsating cultural heart and an energy so vibrant that it is hard not to fall for its many charms. The old city especially, around… Continue reading Six Places You Should Explore in the Kathmandu Valley
The beauty of Nepal truly is something to behold. On our second visit to the country, Lynette and I wanted to make sure that we saw at least one new place. After our epic trek to Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal, we decided to stop in the hilltop village of Bandipur on our way… Continue reading Bandipur: A Slice of Europe in South Asia
From Siliguri in India, Ollie and I travelled to the Nepali border where we crossed into Kakarbhitta. It was a hot, dusty border town that offered very little, apart from our first Nepali dal bhat meals and some fantastic tea. That afternoon we took a direct night bus to Pokhara, arriving at about 6am the… Continue reading Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal
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