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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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Mon, 26 Dec 2022 | By krodin | Views [154]
Here are the links to two videos from my October 2022 trek to Tengboche and then a helicopter flightfrom Tengboche to Kala Patar and back to Everest View Lodge. The heli video is intended for friends to at least virtually go on the ride with me ... Read more >
Tags: helicopter ride, trek
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [204]
Beginning of the Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche is perhaps the most important monastery in the Solo Khumbu region. The lama at the monastery has traditionally been the person to bless those who attempt to climb the sacred mountain Sagarmatha, ... Read more >
Tags: trekking
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [162]
Day 2 Monjo to Namche Bazar and Everest Museum
We left Monjo at 7am before the German group that also stayed at the guesthouse. They were a friendly group of ca. 15 hikers, who looked to be around 50 years old. They appeared to be ... Read more >
Tags: trekking
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [158]
Helicopter Flight from Tengboche to Kala Pathar and Everest View Hotel
As Tengboche was the last place on the EBC trail that had hot water, and I’m partial to a shower after a hike, I decided to treat myself to a helicopter flight ... Read more >
Tags: helicopter over the himalayas, trekking
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [218]
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Have been trying for days to upload the first two days of this blog, but the system doesn't accept it. I haven't a clue why. Please just see the photos.
Trek to Tengboche Days 3-... Read more >
Tags: trekking
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [195]
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Buddha
As the Buddha was having his last conversation with his long-time companion and cousin, Ananda, he mentioned that there were four places that pilgrims should go and if they did, they would be more ... Read more >
Tags: buddhism, sacred site
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [193]
Manakamana
When I was in Nepal for the first time in 2000, my colleague, Jeet Joshee, and I were leading a group of students from the University of Connecticut on a three-week study abroad program. Jeet’s brother in Kathmandu had put the ... Read more >
Tags: hindu temple
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
Hindu Temple
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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
From Namche Bazar to Tengboche
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Mon, 17 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
mountains
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Sat, 15 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Views [176]
Back in Kathmandu
It has been nine years since my last trip to Nepal, and in the meantime the 2015 earthquake did a tremendous amount of damage and cost almost 9,000 lives. It has been fascinating to see the changes time and the renovations ... Read more >
Tags: ancient cities, mountains, on the road, temples
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
Dakshinkali, Pharping, Guru Rinpoche, Champa Devi
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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 | By krodin | Photo Gallery
Vajravaharini, Patan, Nepali National Museum, Swayambhunath
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