Himalayas - Rooftop of the world
Welcome to the Kingdom of Nepal, the only Hindu kingdom of the world. It is a country of around 28mn people and is sandwiched between India and China. The collision of India into Asia created the world’s highest mountain and a truly wonderful mountain ran... more - travel report by
mistybleu
EVEREST - where the dream came true
No, I did not climb Mount Everest to the top. It requires super fitness, special training and a lot of money... But when I was a teenager, living in the communist Eastern Europe I was dreaming just about possibility to see the highest mountain of the worl... more - travel report by
wojtekd
Kathmandu, the city with a 1000 gods
The name of Kathmandu is believed to be derived from Kasthamandap which means “square house of wood”. It is also a 1000 years old house that still stands in Durbar Square. The day starts with prayers in the temples and farmers bringing their fresh fruit a... more - travel report by
frenchfrog
The Last town before Everest
If the thought of trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) leaves you dripping with sweat and reaching for the nearest cigarette and doughnut then please just consider going as far as Namche. Namche is the last town on the trek before you get to Base Camp. If... more - travel report by
kathmandukitten
Not Trekking in Nepal
Talk to anyone about a trip to Nepal and the focus turns to treks through exhilarating mountain panoramas and visions of exhausting uphill battles, smelly feet and thermal underwear.
True, Nepal is a Mecca for Trekkers, but it also shelters a... more - travel report by
undedd
the fabled Kingdom of the Himalaya
I was enjoying the popular trekking of the Annapurnas when, arriving to Kagbeni, I saw a caravan of gurungs with their yaks carrying rice, with whom I made friendship. They told me that they were heading to the walled city of Mustang. I borrowed a Tibetan... more - travel report by
jorgesanchez
kathmandu crazy
The moment I touched down at Tribruvan airport in Kathmandu I knew I had reached somewhere special. It took only a few hours to realise that i had landed myself in the most amazing place on the planet. Nepal is so obviously a country of much poverty... more - travel report by
kathmandukitten
Nagarkot View
Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend... more - travel report by
dipaks
Everest base camp trek
If you want to trek to Everest base camp then you will come across lukla sooner or later. It is the last airstrip before base camp (still another week and half away by foot) and is handy if you don't fancy the walk in or walk out from Jiri... which takes... more - travel report by
kathmandukitten
