As much as I love long term trekking, I can’t do it every single day. Yet, sometimes I want a break from the Kathmandu Valley. I’ve been searching for short treks that can be done by all age ranges and by those with no trekking experience. Sometimes people don’t want to spend weeks roughing it […]
Markhu & Kulekhani, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
It seems that every tourist in Nepal flocks to Pokhara to be near lakeside. I’ve heard so many people recommend it even to people who are only in Nepal for a week. If you are traveling by bus, it takes a full day to get to Pokhara, and it’s such a waste of time. Recently, […]
Chitlang, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Chitlang, Nepal seems to be off the beaten path even for the history books. That being said, I stumbled upon a few interesting stories about this tiny village. Chitlang was a popular stop in the old trading routes from Tibet to India. Many other areas on the route developed into cities, but Chitlang remains a […]
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 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 […]