Archive for February, 2008
A Taste of India
By Thomas on February 20, 2008 | No Comments »
Every time we complain about the traffic, the hassling or the bureaucracy in Nepal, we get the same answer, “Wait until you get to India.” After having been in Nepal for several months and coming out of China and Tibet where we had to deal with a lot of mindless bureaucracy, we didn’t think it could get any worse. But we were obviously wrong. Well, we got our first taste of Indian bureaucracy getting our visas this week – I think we are now starting to understand. » Continue reading this post »
Bhaktapur
By Tony on February 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Bhaktapur, a showcase of traditional Nepali Newari art and architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of those rare places in the world that has escaped the scars of hurried 20th-century development. Lost in the decaying side streets, visitors discover Read the rest of this entry and view pictorial ยป
Kala Patthar 360 View
By Tony on February 16, 2008 | 5 Comments »
A 360 Panorama to enjoy the incredible view from Kala Patthar! When the 360 opens, you’ll be looking at Nuptse with Everest peaking out to the left. As you pan around, you can see the Khumbu Glacier and the Khumbu Icefall off to the left. Continuing left, you’ll see Pumori rising up behind you. Enjoy your view of Everest – it’s just like being there yourself. View the 360 image.
Nepali Man
By Tony on February 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Patan
By Thomas on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
If you want to see a great concentration of intricate Newari architecture, Patan is the place to go. Patan is the second-largest town in the Kathmandu valley and is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River.
It is a network of interlocking courtyards, squares, ponds, twisting alleys with metalwork shops and temples many of which are richly decorated with » Continue reading this post »
