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
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
Be Warned. This city is addictive. It's a full-on assault on the senses, but for those who can stick it out, Kathmandu will get under your skin, into your soul and captivate you with its naked and undiluted humanity.... more
Mt Everest...
Mt Everest, the roof of the world is situated in eastern Nepal bordering Chinese occupation state Tibet, The beauty of the Himalayan range and the world' longest glacier are the highlights of the Area. Normally the area lies in alpine region so that the v... more
Kathmandu Experience
My trip was a blast to my senses. The smells, the sites, the culture. It was the street that made the biggest impression on me. They felt so old, so worn, so different then anything I had experience. The people lived in the streets. Their lives seem to re... more
Are the Himalayas in crisis?
Not for territory, but a war of words.
The Hengduan mountain range, a recently uplifted south-eastern extension of the Himalaya, occupies an area the size of France. The mountain range is cut up as if a chef had run a knife through bread dough. Four in... more
Kathmandu, medieval city in modern times
Kathmandu, where I felt in love with Nepal and its beautiful people, is situated in a big valley. This valley measures appr. 30 kilometres and is said to be the bottom of an ancient lake. Both times I visited the place, I entered by bus from the Indian bo... more
Kathmandu, the way it was ......
On my first visit to Kathmandu I arrived in bus from varanasi, India. Going around the world in 30 days !. The bus from Varanasi took two days and by the evening of the second we were in KTM. Magic and new to my eyes !. Narrow streets and not as crowded o... more
Life time dream - and to go again
One of the few places I'd go back to - the people, the culture. It's a wonderful city, and the experience infiltrates all 5 senses. Unlike any other place! more
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