Nepal is such an interesting country with different festivals happening every couple of weeks. Each caste and ethnic group has its own celebrations and traditions. One of the biggest festivals among Tibetan Buddhists is the Losar Festival. Losar is the Tibetan word for “New Year.” Nepal runs on the Bikram Sambat Calendar. This means that […]
Kathmandu Valley Trek Budget: Including Per Day Breakdowns
The Kathmandu Valley Trek is a low altitude trek which follows trails along the southeast portion of the Kathmandu Valley Rim. It offers beautiful views of the Himalaya, great food, and a wonderful cultural experience. We did the trek in seven days and were able to stay well below our budget of $60 a day […]
Kathmandu Valley Trekking Itinerary – 3 Day, 5 Day & 7 Day
The Kathmandu Valley Trek is one of the most underrated treks in Nepal. For some reason, everyone thinks you have to be above an altitude of 3,000m or 10,000ft in order to be doing a proper trek within the country. The problem is that there’s a small window for trekking season in Nepal, plus trekking […]
Panauti, Nepal: City Guide and Photography
I like to call Panauti “Little Bhaktapur” because of its charm. Although the old city resembled Bhaktapur a great deal, it’s much smaller and much less touristed. Still, it has its own Durbar Square (minus the entry fee), and its own version of Pashupatinath Temple which runs along the water acting as a cremation site […]
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 […]
Balthali, Nepal: Village Guide and Photography
Balthali is one of those villages you never hear about, until you do. One day it’s completely off your radar, and soon you can’t stop thinking about it. Located in the Kavrepalanchowk District of Nepal, it’s just 43 km (27 miles) southeast from Kathmandu. Although it’s close to the countries capital in distance, the tiny […]
Hiking from Namo Buddha to Balthali in Kathmandu Valley
Hiking from Namo Buddha to Balthali looks like a small distance on the map, but it feels like a proper trekking route as it goes over hills and down into river valleys. It was one of the more difficult days on our Kathmandu Valley Trek however, it also felt like the most rewarding. The views […]
Namo Buddha Monastery: Temple Guide and Photography
Namo Buddha Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located just a couple of hours from the capital city of Kathmandu. It’s a great day hike from Dhulikhel and is worth visiting if you’re interested in learning about Buddhism. You can stay at the monastery guest house and eat with the monks and attend their chanting sessions […]
Hiking from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha in Kathmandu Valley
Hiking from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha is one of the easiest parts of the Kathmandu Valley Trek. There is a small road that wraps around the hills of the Kathmandu Valley. Although it’s not a “trekking trail,” it’s not super busy and not many cars travel that way. It offers amazing views along the entire […]
Dhulikhel, Nepal: City Guide and Photography
Dhulikhel, a small city in Nepal, is known for its spectacular views and culture. While most tourists flock to Nagarkot to see the Himalaya, locals spend their weekends enjoying the view from Dhulikhel. The city may seem like a hub, but it’s still considered off the beaten path. For some reason, it’s just starting to […]