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Nepal: Hanuman-Dhoka Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple

November 30, 2024
Jagannath TempleHanuman-Dhoka Durbar Square / Kathmandu Durbar SquareEntrance fee: NPR 1,000Ticket issued is only valid on the issued date but ticket can be extended for free for the duration of your visa with a photo. I didn't have a photograph but I was issued an extension for a day (visitor pass). The two...

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Nepal: An overnight stay in Bandipur

November 23, 2024
Bandipur is a hilltop settlement in Tanahun District in Gandaki province of Nepal. Bandipur was established as a point of trade by Newar traders from Bhaktapur and became an important stop along the India-Tibet trade route. I wanted to break up the long bumpy bus ride (7.5-8 hours) from Pokhara to Kathmandu, so...

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Nepal: Sunset and sunrise at Sarangkot

November 16, 2024
As mentioned in previous post, I took a cable car to Sarangkot. There are other ways to get there - hike, taxi, bus. I like the idea of cable car but possibly not the most popular because it was fairly quiet. I was the only one there to get in a cable car...

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Nepal: Walkabout Pokhara

November 09, 2024
I slotted in Pokhara sometime in the middle of the trip to have buffer between international flights. To cut down commuting time, I decided to fly one way to Pokhara and bus back to Kathmandu. I booked a flight with Yeti Air, the cheapest flight on the day and timing I want. I...

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