Finding a place to volunteer in Nepal has become more and more difficult over the years. There’s tons of information online, but it’s hard to know which places are legitimate. Then, when you find one, it usually comes with a giant fee. Somehow, volunteering has become a business model where the only person benefiting is […]
Osho Tapoban: My Night Meditating with a Cult
The story of Osho Tapoban is beyond fascinating. I’d heard a few people talk about a meditation center set in the hills near Kathmandu, and when I began to dig just a little deeper, an insane story enveloped me. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, was an extremely controversial spiritual guru who gained fame in […]
Champa Devi Hike: Kathmandu Day Trip
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Pharping on the way back from a hike nearby. We ended up loving the little city so much that we spent a couple of days there exploring. We wanted to see as much as we could in town but vowed to return so that we could do the Champa […]
Dakshinkali Temple & Asura Cave: Pharping Day Hike
My time in Pharping, Nepal felt so full. There were so many things to do and see, and I wanted to see it all. The owners of the Solid Rock Lodge offered us a few different day hikes so that we could walk and see everything at once without having to go to the dusty […]
Volunteering in Nepal: Physical Therapist Opportunity
Karnali is the largest of seven provinces in Nepal, but arguably, it has the worst infrastructure. Birendranagar is the district’s capital and its largest city. The biggest hospital in the district is located in Birendranagar, and currently has a mere 50 beds. With a district population of 1,570,418 people (according to the 2011 census) you […]
Hiking from Chitlang to Markhu & Kulekhani in Nepal
Hiking to Markhu from Chitlang was beautiful. You walk through small villages on a tiny road that barely anyone uses. We had the somewhat unfortunate experience of forgetting sunscreen and getting very sunburnt since there’s very little shade on the route. Other than that, it was a very easy and enjoyable hike. It’s suitable for […]
Hiking from Kathmandu to Chitlang (via Chandragiri)
Hiking around the Kathmandu Valley has become a new hobby for me. I used to think you had to travel far to hike, but I realize now that there are a lot of beautiful places around the valley. I completed the Kathmandu Valley Trek southwest of the city, but I wanted to see what was […]
7 Day Itinerary for Adventure Sports in Nepal
Making a 7 day itinerary for adventure sports in Nepal was a lot of fun. Adventure tourism is such a big deal here because it’s one of the few places where you can try almost everything for a fraction of the price. You can bungy jump, abseil waterfalls, white water raft, and go rock climbing […]
Chandragiri Hills Cable Car: Price, Free Shuttle, Temple Info & More
The Chandragiri Hills Cable Car is one of those things I’ve heard about a million times. I always wanted to go, but it seemed like such a hassle to get there. It’s only an hour outside of Kathmandu, but the ride is dusty and a bit bumpy. Plus, it’s one of those places that you […]
Hiking from Balthali to Panauti, Nepal
If I’m being entirely honest, the hike from Balthali to Panauti was not my favorite. While you start in a beautiful off the beaten path town, and end in a town full of rich culture, the walk in between is not so great. I only recommend this hike if you are doing the Kathmandu Valley […]