Chitwan jungle safari trek with wild rhinos & tiger paws

Jungle Safari trek in Chitwan during the hot season The first thing that hit me as we left the sunrise over the Rapti river and entered into the Chitwan National Park jungle was that it was still very hot inside the jungle. Normally it’s a shade cooler but with added humidity. In this case the …

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My Chitwan jungle safari: river boat encounter with a crocodile

Chitwan jungle safari treks come with several options After living in west Africa for several years I’m not overly excited about jungle excursions. I’ve been in Chitwan during hot season which is another problem. I’m here because Africa taught me this is the best time to see wild animals. They should come out to watering holes now. …

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Chitwan National Park tour: coming to terms with package tourism in Sauraha

Is it possible for an independent traveler to enjoy a package tour town? If you’ve been reading here for a while you’ll know I’m a big fan of independent travel. While many people keep to different standards of “independent travel” my own definition includes no group tours, no follow the leader trails, no “tourist only buses”. The list goes …

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Getting to Chitwan National Park the hard way

Chitwan National Park: Nepal’s big jungle filled with wildlife, touts and tourists I’m going to go to Chitwan. I have to go to Chitwan. I should go to Chitwan. Those were the thoughts filling my head before arriving in Nepal. Chitwan national park was a place I never visited back in 2007 on my first …

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Nepal to ban independent trekking: no more solo treks! (updated)

Updated 22nd August 2012 (see bottom of article for latest updates) In September 2012 Nepal will ban all solo trekking in Nepal Yes the headline looks set to become true. According to TAAN (Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal) who’ve indicated confirmation from the Ministry of Home Affairs you will no longer be able to trek independently in Nepal from September …

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Photographs of Boudhanath stupa at night during Buddha’s birthday

Travel Tip: The following is my personal account of visiting Boudhanath, do enjoy it! However if you are looking for information on how to get there, maps, entrance fees, highlights and much more do check out my full Boudhanath Stupa travel guide. Buddha’s Birthday celebrations at Boudhanath Nepal (Buddha Purnima) Buddha was born in Lumbini Nepal circa 563 …

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Green eyed girl from Nepal

Green eyed Nepalese Girl

Photograph of a green eyed girl from Nepal Green eyes are somewhat rare in most of the world. History and science can unravel some of this mystery and I’ll write a bit more about this below. Meanwhile this is an older photograph I took in 2007 near Kagbeni Nepal. I’ve yet to come across anyone …

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