Destination: Nepal

Doha to Sharjah to Kathmandu

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 | By glacierdaz2 | Views [614]

Sometimes things move quickly.  You are here you are there.  I left Doha in the 44 C heat yesterday.  Just to keep it interesting, the cab driver forgot about a previously arranged appointment.  Alls well, ends well.  There was just a little bit of drama.... Read more >

Tags: kathmandu

On the way to Pokhara

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 | By sfau | Views [680] | Video

It takes several long hours by bus to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara. If you’re like me and you have time on your hands it can take several days. There are a couple of places I want to visit on the way, the 1st being the village of Gorkha. The ... Read more >

Gallery: Positive Footprints - Nepal

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 | By positive_footprints | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Nepal

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 | By b_ray | Photo Gallery

Kathmandu

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 | By sfau | Views [726]

The flight from sweaty Varanasi was short but sweet. It was a case of climb up to 35000 feet count to 30 and then descend. Taxing to a standstill the pilot informed the self loading luggage that it was 28oc outside. Now, that’s as hot as London usually ... Read more >

Gallery: Lumbini

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By remlaph | Photo Gallery

Neapal to India by bus!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | By abelaine | Views [2535]

From Lumbini you catch a local bus back to Birovar(something like this) for 40rup. We tried 2 ride ou top of the bus where you are basically riding on the roof racks..not really allowed by police but since we're tourists we could.. locals do it too..... Read more >

Tags: bus, india, neapal

My birthday

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 | By abelaine | Views [784]

We spent my bday in Lumbini. After breakfast Briel made me the best cake he could -chocolate cookies with melted cadbury and rum. YUMMY Then we hired a tuk-tuk 2 drive us around the small villiages where houses made of clay. We watched as the locals ... Read more >

Gallery: Patan Durbar Square

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 | By remlaph | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Lumbini

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 | By abelaine | Photo Gallery

Lumbini-The birthplace ßuddah

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 | By abelaine | Views [1090]

After 2weeks in Pokhara we decided that lt wos time for a new adventure. so we caught a bus to Lumbini about 200kms south. T his is not really a big tourist spot yet. So the facilities here is basic. Here you really get the feeling that it was not so ... Read more >

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Recommendations in Pokhara

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 | By abelaine | Views [1959] | Comments [2]

Guesthouses:  Green Tara was fantastic to stay at.  The staff was so friendly and helpful without you getting the feeling that they are hovering over you.  The rooms all have private showers (hot all day), fans, cable tv and were always kept clean.  ... Read more >

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Yoga

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 | By abelaine | Views [1610] | Comments [1]

For the last 2 weeks we have been doing Yoga here in Pokhara.  The sessions are 2 sessions a day each session 2-3 hours long. Where the morning session is supposed to be more active while the evening session more about the meditation activities. There ... Read more >

Tags: pokhara, yoga

Kathmandu NEPAL

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | By b_ray | Views [1489] | Comments [1] | Video

UPDATE: Watch MY NEW movie release on YouTube : Conquest of Earth Well, we made the trip ok to Kathmandu Nepal. We had lunch and are staying at the Kathmandu Guesthouse where the Beatles and others have stayed over the famous years..... wow is this ... Read more >

Gosaikunda Monsoon Trekking

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 | By remlaph | Views [4828] | Comments [4]

Leeches and rain, that is what everyone says about monsoon trekking. But being just a little crazy I decided to give it a go anyway, it couldnt be all that bad.. So my trusty trekking partner Ashok and I set off for Gosaikunda (this time with a ... Read more >

Tags: gosaikunda, illness, lang tang, nepal, trekking