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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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We Did It!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 | By langkawi21 | Views [109] | Comments [14]

We did it. 22 days of trekking round the Annarpurna, we made it back to Pokhara in one piece. We went through all weather conditions, torrential (unseasonal) rain for 36 straight hours which produced amazing waterfalls, but most scary was that number ... Read more >

Tags: trekking

Highlights of Nepal

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 | By ccwrichard | Views [40]

1. Chinese Nepal’s border –Nepal is completely different from China, different faces, different town different immigration building, different army uniform, etc. China is far more advance than Nepal, reminds me of crossing Laos to China.... Read more >

Tags: nepal, kathmandu, holy, body burning

I see dead people

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 | By langkawi21 | Views [103] | Comments [2]

Today is our last day in Kathmandu. We are leaving for a 21-day trek early tomorrow morning. After sorting out the trekking stuff. We took a taxi to 2 of the temples suggested by hotel front desk. The first was Boudha Stupa, the iconic landmark in Kathmandu ... Read more >

Conquer the Giant

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By langkawi21 | Views [82] | Comments [1]

29th Sept. Arrived in Kathmandu International Airport. It felt like we have time traveled back to the 70s. The amount of time and paperwork to get through Immigration was ridiculous. Not a good first impression. Our transportation to the hotel (Ganesh ... Read more >

Dawgs in Kathmandu

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [66]

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Tags: kathmandu, nepal

Kathmandu, How DO you do?

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [137] | Comments [1]

Saturday September 19, 2009 Leaving Lhasa, we were thoroughly searched, and our temperatures were taken. There is much that could be said here about the situation in Tibet but will not be at this time. I can safely say, however, ... Read more >

Tags: kathmandu, nepal

5th September 2009

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 | By hollykellylines | Views [48]

Wow, 12 days and no post - sorry guys!! What can i say? Although i get up at 6.30am and don't have work until 9.30am, and i finish work at 4pm, i still do not find the time to write these posts. I'm enjoying it too too much! Me and Annie (one of ... Read more >

24th August 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 | By hollykellylines | Views [82] | Comments [3]

So its 10:15am and i'm sat in the internet cafe (which i must say is a steal at 10p an hour!) Sorry i don't update often, i am so busy adapting to this life that i rarely go on the net for longer than 20 minutes! Anyway back to my story, So we celebrated ... Read more >

September - Dasain, Nepal

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [169]

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Dates: Fifteen days ending on the full moon in late September/early October Level of Participation: 2 – steel yourself for mass sacrifices and a procession of swords Description:... Read more >

Tags: nepal, world festivals, dasain

15th August 2009 - Internet yay!!

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 | By hollykellylines | Views [62] | Comments [2]

Apologies for the lack of update, the internet is scarce and power cuts are a way of life so it has been difficult to keep you informed! We arrived at the airport where our leaders Barat and Bal Krishna greeted us, they gave us each silk scarves and ... Read more >

6th August 2009

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 | By hollykellylines | Views [76] | Comments [4]

So it's 9.45am and i've just pulled my platform 2 t-shirt over my head. I was expecting this to all become 'real' with the platform2 logo firmly emblazened on my chest but it's still just as surreal. People keep asking me if i'm mega excited or nervous ... Read more >