Having been back a week and sleep all caught up I thought time for a summary of our thoughts. It is also a good excuse to post some photos that weren’t taken on the phone! It was definitely an enjoyable experience, hard work at times due to early starts and bumpy roads. But then you have to consider where you are, winding up hills to … Continue reading Yakkity Yak – Nepal Recap!
Well what started as an accident ended up with a minibus full of us turning a hilltop Nepalese shop into a thriving bar! Bar number one (the accidental one) occurred when we were looking to take a couple of beers back to our room at the Jungle Crown in Chitwan. Before we knew it the old lady offered us the table that the family were … Continue reading Create your own pub!
Having woken to stunning views of the Himalayas, polished off a good breakfast, the final activity was upon us. A gentle stroll, slightly up and down through the local villages to the world heritage site of Changu Narayan, a 5th century Hindu temple. Before the walk begins there is a 45 minute nerve jangling bus drive down the mountain. The driver has one side covered, … Continue reading Wandering through hillside villages
It was our last chance for the clouds to clear & to get a glimpse of the rooftop of the world, Mount Everest! Early morning alarm & we’re first on the terrace, minutes before sunrise, the anticipation mounting. The local guide on hand with the map of the ridge is able to put names to the peaks we can see. By no means the biggest … Continue reading Finally, the Big E!
Enough said…… Continue reading The road to Nagarkot…
Another early start & we’re on the move again. This time on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Again badly damaged by the earthquake, attempts are being made to restore the most important buildings such as the Shiva Temple. We’re seeing an awful lot of this bamboo scaffolding, it never looks very safe! Meanwhile the worshipping carries on beneath it. Although … Continue reading Bhaktapur & Dhulikhel
An early misty start is the setting for today’s activities. A short bus journey to the riverside shrouded in an early morning haze drifting across the canoes that are to be our means to getting the other side. Not canoes with paddles, but hollowed out logs where you sit on the floor, albeit with a basic wooden seat. Once across it is all aboard the … Continue reading Chitwan National Park
After our epic journey from Kathmandu we arrived in the lakeside town of Pokhara. With mountains as a backdrop this place has a really chilled vibe. The streets are almost free of traffic giving us the opportunity to explore at leisure. We take a stroll along the bank of the lake taking in the stunning views…. A short boat ride brings you to a small … Continue reading Chilling in Pokhara
To be honest we weren’t exactly sure what is a typical Nepalese dish, I guess we saw it is an extension or variation of Indian food? Looking at the menus here in Nepal they are heavy with Indian dishes but they also differentiate with what are their national dishes… Momo’s, Dhal Bhat and Sherpa stew! Momo’s – one dish but various options; non veg, chicken, … Continue reading Nepalese food
After a restless night we’re woken with a jolt by the first alarm of the holiday, 5:45am… we’re on the move. Frantic breakfast while luggage is strapped to the roof of the mini bus, our less than luxury transport for today. Even on a Sunday it takes an hour to get out of the chaos of Kathmandu. Our estimated journey time is 7 – 9 … Continue reading Kathmandu to Pokhara
Our first full day in Kathmandu, after a hearty breakfast we’re on our way. First discovery of the day was the public bath / laundry just around the corner from the hotel, it did feel a little obtrusive but the locals didn’t seem to mind. All aboard the mini bus with guide Bejay. Traffic is crazy due to some conference being held, heavy police presence … Continue reading Kathmandu Sightseeing
After a less than comfortable flight our first glimpse of Nepal through the clouds is a sight for sore eyes. Beautiful snow capped mountains & blue sky…. Immigration at Kathmandu airport was easier than anticipated, visas issued & we’re in. Met up with the rest of our tour group, may have to rebrand the website for this trip, definitely not the oldest on the bus … Continue reading Arrival in Nepal….
Oldest On the Bus 