Nepal is both fascinating and overwhelming. I know from first hand experience how difficult it can be to plan a trip, especially to a country you know little about. That’s why I created this mega Nepal Travel Guide. Tourism in Nepal is quickly growing. It’s not hard to see why after taking a trek in …
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The Swayambunath Stupa, Kathmandu: Everything You Need to Know
I recently wrote a post about the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu and decided to add to the sacred sites in Kathmandu series with this Swayambunath Stupa Travel Guide! Swayambhunath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in all of Nepal. It is located at the top of a forested hill in the northwest area of …
The Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu: Everything You Need To Know
The Boudhanath stupa, located less than 7 miles outside of the center of Kathmandu city, is a must see destination for all tourists visiting Kathmandu. It is the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet and as of 1979, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stupa looks like a giant mandala from above. The …
10 reasons you should visit Nepal
Often thought of as trekking paradise, Nepal is a stunning country and a must see on your next visit to Asia. Nepal offers a huge range of activities, some unexpected. While the earthquake in 2015 did damage parts of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley, it is mostly being restored and doesn’t take from any of …
What to do in Kathmandu, the city of temples
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a must see on your next trip to Nepal. Cows roam the streets. Hidden temples lay beyond cute alleyways. Views of the Himalayas poke out of the clouds when the weather is good. And most of all, the food is amazing. Plan to spend at least a couple …