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 […]
A Hundred Warm Welcomes at Kaina Bazaar
A few weeks ago, I set off on an unusual journey. I would be joining what looked like a motorcycle gang headed into the Mid-Western Region of Nepal. Despite my time in the country, I’d never traveled further than Butwal, a city far from the Mid-Western Regions border. The mid-west seemed like a far off […]
Chautari: Photography & Symbolism of Nepal’s Banyan Trees
It seemed that all of my favorite photos from my recent trek through the Kathmandu Valley were of trees. But, they weren’t just any trees. Each photograph was of chautari, which are ubiquitous throughout Nepal. These often giant trees are surrounded by a small stone retaining wall, which creates a kind of seating area. What […]
Bungamati, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Bungamati is a small town located to the south of Kathmandu. While most tourists will never hear about it, it has a rich culture and holds important meaning to the locals of the Kathmandu Valley. Bungamati was the hometown of the deity named Machhindranath, also known as Matsyendra, Matsyendranatha, Minanatha, among other names. He is […]
30 Sustainable Nepali Brands to Support
Those visiting Nepal for the first time might be surprised to find how many local companies are focused on having a sustainable business model. It’s something I really love about Nepal. After discovering a few, I started to dig deeper and stumbled across tons of Nepali brands that are made in Nepal with sustainable values […]
Kakani, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Kakani, Nepal is a small village located on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley rim. Its prime location makes it the perfect place to view the Himalayas. Every year, tourists flock to Nagarkot for its view, but frankly, the view from Kakani is better. The only reason this little village hasn’t hit tourist’s radar is […]
Kathmandu Valley Trek Packing List
The Kathmandu Valley Trek is a one-week low altitude trek that’s perfect for beginners or for people who want to trek without leaving the comforts of civilization behind. It’s offers beautiful views of the Himalayas without going more than a few hours from Kathmandu, making it perfect for those who are only in the country […]