It was late in the afternoon when we had a quick visit on one of the many religious monuments in Kathmandu valley, the Swayambhunath temple. The place was still packed with people during those late hours of the day, a mix of tourists, vendors, and pilgrims. We entered at the side gate and the first […]
Exploring the old city of Patan, Nepal
The afternoon rain did not stop the crowd from celebrating the Monsoon Festival of Teej at the Patan Durbar Square. Nepali women dressed up and gathered around the square to perform dances, songs, and rituals. Teej Festival is mostly celebrated by Nepali women for a happy and long-lasting marriage and also for the well-being of […]
The Old City of Bhaktapur, Nepal
Bhaktapur Durbar Square had taken me back to Nepal’s medieval period, during the reign of the Malla Kingdom. The complex is a spectacle of temples, pagodas, and monuments built from bricks and wood. It highlights the country’s ancient arts through its building architectures, sculptures and wood carvings. It also reflects the people’s cultural traditions, religious […]
How to Spend a Day in Nagarkot, Nepal
It was a long haul from Pokhara valley to the hilltop of Nagarkot. We spent the whole day on the road and we arrived at the hotel past 7 in the evening after getting caught in traffic in Kathmandu. Nagarkot is situated just 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu and it took us more than 2 […]
How to Make Your Stay Memorable in Pokhara, Nepal
We were off to another city of Nepal known for its laid-back atmosphere created by the breathtaking sceneries comprised of a lake and green Himalayas surrounding it. In a clear sky, the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range cast its shadows on the waters of Phewa Lake that makes the view more appealing. Many tourists visit the […]
Bandipur Experience
We were ready to leave the jungle of Chitwan and hit the road towards the hilltop of Bandipur. As we pulled our bags to the hotel reception, the rain suddenly poured that triggered a dash of anxiety. The thought of passing on that 40 km dangerous roadway to get back to Prithvi highway was stressful […]