I’ve been wanting to go to the Godawari Botanical Garden for a while now. Even though it’s so close to Kathmandu, it often goes overlooked when we are thinking of places to visit. It’s only an hour and a half by car which makes it a great day trip from Kathmandu, however there are also […]
7 Best Places to Visit Near Kathmandu with Epic Views
Who says you have to trek for days to see the Himalaya mountains? The truth is, some of the best places to visit near Kathmandu have Himalayan views. These city, towns, and villages are only a few hours from the Tribhuvan International Airport making them the ideal place to visit as soon as you arrive […]
The 9 Best Day Trips from Kathmandu
I remember my first time in Nepal, I Googled the words “day trips from Kathmandu.” A bunch of posts came up for tour companies charging a fortune to take you an hour away. It was disheartening since I couldn’t afford to spend $100 a day at the time (or even now for that matter). It […]
Book Review: Arresting God in Kathmandu by Samrat Upadhyay
Arresting God in Kathmandu by Samrat Upadhyay is a collection of short stories written by the Nepali-American author about everyday life in Kathmandu. The characters are full of flaws making them relatable in a completely uncensored way. It took me a while to finish the book because I’d read one person’s story, put it down, […]