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Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best hiking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination. It's the kind of country that lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. This is why so many travellers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity, a stout pair of walking boots and a desire for sculpted calf muscles.

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One month in already

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 | By remlaph | Views [5]

Well it has been one month already! Since my last update I have returned to Kathmandu. Leaving Pokhara was very sad. It was tempting to rent a room and stay there for the whole 6 months! My last week in Pokhara included an overnight trip to Gorkha, ... Read more >

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Guesthouses/Food recommendations

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 | By abelaine | Views [26]

In Kathmandu - Norling guesthouse was really great to stay in. We had a private room, bathrooms, cable tv for 400 ruppee a night. This is during low season. Here the staff area absolutely amazing and really want you to feel like you are at your own ... Read more >

Tags: food, accomodation

Kathmandu-Pokhara (bus and info)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 | By abelaine | Views [21]

There are tourist bus services and local bus services from Kathmandu Thamel area to Pokhara city. The Local bus departs from a different area which you would have to take a taxi from. You can book a tourist bus from 350-450 ruppee - depending on the ... Read more >

Buktaphur - the Forbidden City

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 | By abelaine | Views [8]

Well that is at least what we call it! This is an ancient city about 1 hour bus ride from Kathmandu. You can reach this place by local bus (go to the local bus station near Thamel)... The cost is 20 ruppee a person. The bus ridde was the same exciting ... Read more >

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Kathmandu

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 | By abelaine | Views [32]

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. As we drove from the border to the largest city in Nepal (1,000,000 people) the sights were breathtaking. There were so many green mountains which had edges of rice fields with tiny villiages. It was kilometer after ... Read more >

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Monsoon Rafting on the Seti

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 | By remlaph | Views [34]

I have been waiting for a while to do a high water rafting trip, so when the chance came up Thursday evening to leave 6am the next morning for the Seti I took it! The Seti in the normal season is a nice easy river, one which I will probably kayak down ... Read more >

Tags: nepal, rafting, seti

Treks in Nepal + hotels

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 | By abelaine | Views [28]

Well we are lucky to stay in a great hostel for 400 ruppee a night for us both. Which include private hot shower, bathrooms and cable tv and SO CLEAN- not to mention the great service they give. This is in the heart of Thamel the centre sorta area ... Read more >

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