This post helps you in planning your Nepal itinerary. Nepal is a unique and memorable country. Most people know Nepal because of the Himalayas. But the country has so much more to offer than mountains alone. Its natural beauty is outstanding and much more diverse …
What to do in Kathmandu was a famous song back in 2006. It was the first time I visited Nepal. A time of political turmoil. Bandha’s where everything closed down were very common. And that is what this song was about. What to do in …
This post is about the best places to visit near Kathmandu. Many tourists head straight to the mountains to explore the Annapurnas or to see Everest. As beautiful as they may be, Kathmandu valley has its own charms that are often overlooked. History of the …
This post is about how to celebrate the Tihar festival in Nepal. One of the reasons I fell in love with Nepal was because there always seemed to be a festival going on. Tihar was one of my favorite times to be in Nepal. This …
This post is about the major festivals of Nepal. Nepal is a multicultural country with a long history of diverse ethnicities and religions living together. Each has their own culture and traditions. As a result, Nepal is a land of festivals with over 50 events …
This post is about how to celebrate Bisket Jatra in Nepal as a tourist. Bisket Jatra is one of the biggest and most popular festivals of the Newar community in Bhaktapur. The 9 day long festival sees a number of different rituals and celebrations that …
This post is about how to plan your day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is one of the most beautiful historic towns in Nepal. It is only 12 kilometers from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur, but it feels like a completely different world. Bhaktapur is one …
This post is all about the best food in Nepal. Every visitor to Nepal will get to know dahl bath. Rice with lentils is the national dish of the country. However, if it comes to food in Nepal there is much more to taste than …
This post is about backpacking Nepal. Nepal is a small country in South Asia. It is landlocked in between India and China. It was once a remote Himalayan kingdom that was closed to foreigners up till the 19th century. Now it is a developing democracy …
This post is about how I ended up with All Hands Volunteers and my experience as a volunteer in Nepal with the All Hands and heart earthquake disaster relief program. I have a long history with Nepal. My first visit was in 2006 as a …