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This writer recently returned home after fourteen days in Bhutan and Nepal. It was a most remarkable trip into two rather remote countries in the...
Everything from Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, nestled in the Himalayas between India and China. It contains eight of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, including Mount Everest. The population is approximately 30 million. The capital is Kathmandu, a historic city in a valley filled with temples and palaces. Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha and was the world’s only Hindu kingdom until 2008 when it became a federal democratic republic after a decade-long civil war.
Its economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, remittances, and tourism, particularly trekking and mountaineering. Nepal is known for its diverse ethnic groups, rich Hindu and Buddhist heritage, and stunning mountain scenery that attracts adventurers from around the globe.
Nepal is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as South and Southeast Asia. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Pictures from Nepal
This is a collection of pictures from Nepal, the result of a trip in 2015 around the central and southern part of the country. Find all Nepal...
World Heritage #0121 – Kathmandu Valley
The magnificent religious monuments in the Kathmandu Valley have withstood centuries of storms, wars and earthquakes. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #0284 – Chitwan National Park
Nepal is so varied. From the highest and most barren mountains in the world, to the low-lying, wet and humid jungles - like the Chitwan National...
Jungle life in Chitwan, Nepal
Croc, hippo and rhino spotting, elephant rides, canoe paddling, and jungle hikes. These are the ingredients in this account of a Chitwan visit....
The beautiful town of Bhaktapur, Nepal
It is said that Bhaktapur has the best preserved palace courtyards and old city centre in Nepal. In combination with the medieval style alleys and...
The former city-state of Patan, now Nepal
Once an independent city-state to the east of Kathmandu, Patan has now more or less become a suburb. Conveniently located just a short drive away...
Kathmandu’s historic districts and temples
Here you get to know Kathmandu’s historic districts and temples. The ancient centre of Kathmandu has several important temples and also the old...
Kathmandu’s Thamel district and the Garden of Dreams
The Thamel district and the Garden of Dreams, and the Indra Chowk are attractions in Kathmandu of a very different nature. The Thamel district has...
Inflight views of the Himalaya mountain range
The Himalaya mountain range is awesome. The high peaks of the Himalayas almost seem to be level with an airplane cruising at 30,000 feet. At this...
The outline of a visit to the Himalayas
This was going to be a visit to the Himalayas, more precisely Bhutan and Nepal, two countries in this magnificent mountain range. This is a summary...
