Category: Nepal

Patan’s famous cityscape has not changed much! Patan, or Lalitpur as it’s known locally, is one of the central attractions in the Kathmandu Valley. It’s known as the “city of artists”. After the 2015 earthquake people said Patan had been flattened. This is simply not true. Patan lost over five temples. However some are not …

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Coming to Nepal during the Dashain festival? Here’s how to handle it Dashain in Nepal is commonly referred to as Nepal’s greatest festival. However to a tourist visiting Nepal, you may not feel the same way. In fact Dashain can be a serious annoyance to you on your holiday or you take advantage of it and …

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Nepalese Weddings I’ve never been to an actual Nepalese wedding. I’ve come across a few, tentatively. Usually by accident on a Saturday when out for a walk. The most common sight is a tent, lots of ladies in colorful sarees and gents in suits. But as an outsider with a camera I never felt it …

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Nine long years after Nepal’s civil war the people finally have a constitution About nine years ago I arrived in Nepal. The country had just ended a civil war, had removed a monarchy and were still battling Maoist violence. Bandas (strikes were common) as were riots and protests. For the following nine years political turmoil hindered nearly …

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  25% off Kathmandu Valley Guidebook! September 15th marks the offical start to peak season in Nepal While some hoteliers will make you believe “September”, as in September 1st, is the start to the peak season in Nepal, it’s really September 15th. The reason for this is simple – sometimes the monsoon season hangs on …

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About Gai Jatra: Festival of the Cow In This Guide: What is Gai Jatra? History of Gai Jatra Festival Gai Jatra in the Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu Gai Jatra Experience Gai Jatra in Bhaktapur Gai Jatra in Patan Festival Timings Tips for Visitors Upcoming Gai Jatra Dates What is Gai Jatra? Understanding Nepal’s Festival of the …

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Can you have a great time in Nepal with only two weeks? Long trips to Nepal are the best way to get the most from this great country. However this is not always possible with today’s working lifestyle. I’ve already written a popular one week itinerary for Nepal and a longer 30+ day itinerary for Nepal. However, …

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