Hi All! I am planning to make a 1 month tour of Nepal by motorbike from Kanchenjunga in the far-east to Dharchula in the far-west.I am planning to go by mid October, at the latest.Many things I know…Continue
Tags: Info, Maps, Hazards, Nepal, tour
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Scott Feb 10.
I am wondering if we could create a small anarchic forum, that could be of use to us all on Festivals of Nepal. There are a countless number of festivals, spread out across the Valley and country.…Continue
Tags: Calendar, Festivals, Nepal
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Terry Oct 21, 2011.
Hello folks, So, its my dearest lady's birthday on Saturday, and we want to go and do something nice and unique, in around the Kathmandu Valley for a night and two days, next weekend. Can anybody…Continue
Tags: Guesthouse, Dog, Weekend-Away, Romantic
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat k. Jul 5, 2011.
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Travelling with ones hound is never easy, even when you have your own vehicle. Constant thoughts of: will he be okay, will he runaway, will some other animal attack him or someone hit him. Then of course there is the litany of cultural hurdles to be aware of: not to go inside the house, not to drink from the water pot, beware of plates on the ground. And if he is a black dog, like our Kailash, then the fear that he can bring to people is quite amazing.
But…
ContinuePosted on August 21, 2011 at 12:55pm
Swyambunath’s Monkey Temple area has been a big draw to tourists and locals alike since Kathmandu came into existence. It is a place where people find relaxation in their day, away from the noise and smells of the city below.
The balance between the citys largest forested area, with the densest population of monkeys, monks, temples and prayer wheels, gives the place an almost village feel, yet one steeped in the valleys…
ContinuePosted on July 26, 2011 at 10:21am
Today I had an uplifting meeting with one of the head-researchers at WWF (World Wildlife Fund), as I am working on an article about the changes that have happened in elephant populations along Nepal’s border with India.
Before I entered I felt down, even depressed about the topic, as I know the condition of much of the jungle along the Tarai (border area). Today it is a sad shadow of what existed in the 50/60s. I figured that the…
ContinuePosted on July 8, 2011 at 5:40pm — 1 Comment
Through the last many years, I have had the pleasure to be a part of the Swyambunath community, living amongst its various Tibeto/Buddhist groups. It is the most important Buddhist site, outside of Tibet and the largest forested area in Kathmandu, protected under a UNESCO banner. But strangely enough my most interaction has been with the areas other, more mischievous residents: simians, or monkeys, to us…
ContinuePosted on July 3, 2011 at 5:32pm
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Yep, this time i'm bringing a special someone along :)
Sounds like the beginnings of a feast! Any special requests from the states?
I'm working on it!
But really, I'm done with coffee. I expect nothing less than genuine chiya upon my arrival :)
Thank you! I'l
l get some of my Kathmandu pics up here soon!
It's a pleasure to join you all, here at Nepaltravelblogs.com
I am a photographer, writer and editor with a lot of time spent exploring Nepal, as well as 30 other countries.
So maybe I can help with any questions.