I can't believe my time in Nepal is up. I'm sad that this trip was too short due to work life, but happy I've made it out here.
As I am writing my first and only blog while in this country, I am sitting in Himalaya Java Coffee, the Nepalese equivalent to Starbucks. I have neglected to update this blog due to Nepal's spotty wifi.
So why did I come to Nepal? you may wonder. To be honest I don't know how it started but I developed a fascination with Nepal about 2 years ago. I think it was because it's completely different from any other country I've been to and seems like a calmer version of India, another country I've been wanting to go but too intimidated.
But what really pushed me to book a flight to Nepal was my newborn interest in studying Tibetan Buddhism and the desire to witness first-hand the devastation of last year's earthquake. Sadly a lot of the UNESCO sites are obscured by scaffolding, tarp, and mounds of fallen bricks and debris. Kathmandu's iconic Durbar Square leaves much to the imagination.
Here's a quick and dirty rundown on what I did during my short but sweet stay...
Day 1
Met a lovely American couple at Elbrus Hotel and explored Kathmandu's Durbar Square (admission 1000 rupees).
Day 2
Went to Boudhanath (250 rupees), Shechan Monastery and Pashupatinath Temple (1000 rupees).
Day 3
Visited Swayambhu (250 rupees) and Kopan Monastery.
Day 4
Failed attempt to view Mount Everest with Buddha Air and urban hiking in Kathmandu's Thamel district.
Days 5, 6, 7
Stayed at Kopan Monestary.
Day 8
Returned to Elbrus Home in preparation to go to Nagarkot.
Days 9 and 10
Overnight stay in Nagarkot at Club Himalya Hotel.
Day 11
Final full day of Nepal. Last minute souvenir shopping. Flying out at 11:15 pm.
Stay tuned for more detailed postings of my Nepal trip!
As I am writing my first and only blog while in this country, I am sitting in Himalaya Java Coffee, the Nepalese equivalent to Starbucks. I have neglected to update this blog due to Nepal's spotty wifi.
So why did I come to Nepal? you may wonder. To be honest I don't know how it started but I developed a fascination with Nepal about 2 years ago. I think it was because it's completely different from any other country I've been to and seems like a calmer version of India, another country I've been wanting to go but too intimidated.
But what really pushed me to book a flight to Nepal was my newborn interest in studying Tibetan Buddhism and the desire to witness first-hand the devastation of last year's earthquake. Sadly a lot of the UNESCO sites are obscured by scaffolding, tarp, and mounds of fallen bricks and debris. Kathmandu's iconic Durbar Square leaves much to the imagination.
Here's a quick and dirty rundown on what I did during my short but sweet stay...
Day 1
Met a lovely American couple at Elbrus Hotel and explored Kathmandu's Durbar Square (admission 1000 rupees).
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| Kathmandu's Durbar |
Went to Boudhanath (250 rupees), Shechan Monastery and Pashupatinath Temple (1000 rupees).
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| Boudhanath Stupa |
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| Bagmati River by Pashupatinath Temple |
Day 3
Visited Swayambhu (250 rupees) and Kopan Monastery.
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| Swayambhu Stupa |
Failed attempt to view Mount Everest with Buddha Air and urban hiking in Kathmandu's Thamel district.
Days 5, 6, 7
Stayed at Kopan Monestary.
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| Stupa Garden at Kopan Monastery |
Returned to Elbrus Home in preparation to go to Nagarkot.
Days 9 and 10
Overnight stay in Nagarkot at Club Himalya Hotel.
Day 11
Final full day of Nepal. Last minute souvenir shopping. Flying out at 11:15 pm.
Stay tuned for more detailed postings of my Nepal trip!
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