Nepal – The City of Devotees

Nepal – The City of Devotees

NEPAL The City of Devotees   Bhaktapur is one of Nepal’s most charming and well preserved cities in the valley of Kathmandu. It is also known as the City of Devotees, a living museum of Newari culture and architecture. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is...
Nepal – Birthplace of Buddha

Nepal – Birthplace of Buddha

NEPAL Birthplace of Buddha Are you looking for Nirvana on your next holiday? Then look no further than Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha – one of the world’s most important spiritual sites. From early morning to late evening, pilgrims from various...
Nepal – Beautiful Bandipur

Nepal – Beautiful Bandipur

NEPAL Beautiful Bandipur   Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture – and a beautifully preserved hilltop village where time seems to stand still. Its traditional houses and cobblestone streets overlook the Marsyangdi valley with the Himalayas in the...
Nepal – Kathmandu’s Ancient Market

Nepal – Kathmandu’s Ancient Market

NEPAL Kathmandu’s Ancient Market   Experience the hustle and bustle of an ancient market; watch the locals bartering for spices, rock salt and fresh chillies; sample streetfood snacks; and pray for good luck and health. More than just a market, Asan Market...
Nepal – Top Things to Kathman-DO!

Nepal – Top Things to Kathman-DO!

NEPAL Top Things to Kathman-DO!   Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital is a vibrant, bustling city, packed full of history, palaces and temples. In April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and injuring nearly 22,000. The earthquake...
Nepal – The Goddess of the Sky

Nepal – The Goddess of the Sky

NEPAL The Goddess of the Sky   We know the awe-inspiring peak as Mount Everest, however in Nepali, the mountain is still called Sagarmatha, and in Tibetan it is called Chomolungma – both meaning ‘Goddess of the Sky’. Here are some answers to the most common...