Travel blog from Nepal featuring interesting articles, travel journals, revealing posts, Everest base camp blog, trekking in Nepal information and photographs
Solar power in Nepal is everywhere I noticed it the first time I came to Nepal. Sitting in a winters lounge my first morning I grumbled about there being no hot water for a shower. “Hot water in the afternoon sir,” said an apologetic hotel manager. “We have solar power here. It heats up during …
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The Sadhus of Nepal are its wandering Holy men Sadhus in Hinduism are wandering holy men or monks revered for being good. Many Sadhus are also Yogis who are practitioners of meditation. They have have chosen a life away from or at least on the edges of normal society to focus on their own spiritual practice. Talking with a Sadhu is said to …
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Doing business in Nepal is easier said than done Nepal is a fantastic country. It’s also mind-crushingly frustrating in many ways. Doing business in Nepal probably tops the list in both senses. One might think doing business in Nepal would be relatively easy. English is the language of choice for business. It has a multicultural society that’s open …
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A huge guide for travelers and tourists to Nepal who may not be aware that Nepal is often prone to nationwide strikes that may disrupt their holidays or treks. Packed full of helpful practical information this is a must read before traveling to Nepal as it will help you avoid many problems with the infamous Nepal banda
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Maha Shivaratri in Nepal: A look into the Festival of Lord Shiva Maha Shivaratri is a whirlwind of devotion, chaos, and raw energy that sweeps through Nepal each year. Celebrated in late winter—typically February or March—this Hindu festival honors Lord Shiva, the enigmatic deity of destruction, renewal, and yogic mastery. Of all the festivals I’ve …
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Secondhand bookshops in Nepal I adore secondhand bookshops. They are a treasure trove of unknown discoveries. Usually they are located in cramped rooms filled up to the ceiling with shelves of not so shiny books. Inhale deeply when you enter a good secondhand book store and the scent you experience is nearly as good as that of opening a book for …
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(Warning: This article about Street Children in Kathmandu contains images & text of an adult/mature nature – If you are easily offended with this reality, please move on) The Street Children in Kathmandu, Nepal Look into a child’s eyes and you are sure to see a sweet innocence that makes us all smile and want …
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