Tag: Nepal

Backpacking Nepal: the ultimate travel guide

Backpacking Nepal: the ultimate travel guide

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 

Nepal itinerary: how to spend one month in Nepal

Nepal itinerary: how to spend one month in Nepal

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 

The Mani Rimdu festival in Nepal: How to Participate

The Mani Rimdu festival in Nepal: How to Participate

Mani rimdu is one of the biggest festivals in Nepal celebrated among the Sherpa communities in the Solukhumbu province. A region that is famous for Mount Everest and the very popular Everest Base camp trek as well as the Gokyo Lakes trek.  The Mani Rimdu 

How to Celebrate Tihar in Nepal: a tourist guide

How to Celebrate Tihar in Nepal: a tourist guide

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.  After 

Bardiya National Park in Nepal: the ultimate travel guide

Bardiya National Park in Nepal: the ultimate travel guide

Bardiya National Park is the biggest proof that Nepal is much more than mountains alone. Besides the high peaks of the Himalayas, Nepal also has lush jungles full of wildlife. One of my favourite jungle areas is Bardiya National Park. Bardiya National Park lies in 

Nepali Food guide: the Best Food in Nepal

Nepali Food guide: the Best Food in Nepal

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 

All Hands Volunteers: my great experience in Nepal

All Hands Volunteers: my great experience in Nepal

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