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Temples, Sites & People of Kathmandu

Created by Linda Hoernke on April 6, 2013 Best of IgoUgo

7 Reviews
2 Stories

Visions of snowy mountain peaks, monasteries, crowded streets & temples enter ones mind when Kathmandu is mentioned. The tallest place on earth & festivals.The name Kathmandu comes from a Sanskrit compound of words meaning Kashtha (wood) and Mandap (house). This is what I went in search of and found.

Surrounding Kathmandu

Created by SeenThat on October 28, 2011 Best of IgoUgo

5 Reviews
1 Story

There is more than Kathmandu in the Valley; on a city with two names and other attractions…

Kathmandu’s Medieval Wonders

Created by SeenThat on November 2, 2005 Best of IgoUgo

7 Reviews
2 Stories

Kathmandu’s festivals put life to any written descriptions of medieval cities. Narrow streets without sidewalks, humans, cows, and rickshaws competing for them; colorful idols of any shape and color; sadhus playing with cobras; and sharp incense odors covering up more natural ones transform a visit here into an unforgettable one.

Sights and Sounds of Kathmandu

Created by stevepage on November 15, 2002 Best of IgoUgo

7 Reviews
1 Story

A wander around Kathmandu is the highlight and usually the first point of contact with Nepal for many travellers.

Not Trekking in Nepal

Created by Ozzy-Dave on January 2, 2002 Best of IgoUgo

11 Reviews
1 Story

Talk to anyone about a trip to Nepal and the focus turns to treks through exhilarating mountain panoramas and visions of exhausting uphill battles, smelly feet and thermal underwear. True, Nepal is a "Mecca for trekkers", but it also shelters a cultural landscape as diverse as any on the planet.

Where Have All The Freaks Gone?

Created by Ozzy-Dave on January 2, 2002 Best of IgoUgo

5 Reviews
1 Story

Kathmandu is big, but the region of most interest is the old town. This is where the city was born and where you will find Kathmandu's soul. Surrounding Durbar (palace) Square are the ancient marketplaces, linked by a narrow street that marked the start of the trade route to Tibet.

My Ultimate Holiday in Nepal!

Created by Aya on November 13, 2001 Best of IgoUgo

7 Reviews
3 Stories

I can't believe I'm already back in Singapore. I waited to go to Nepal for so long and my trip is now over. I had the most amazing time there- i had the experience of a lifetime as I went up to a little village called Chiang Sing near The Last Resort, which is situated near the Bhote Khosi River. I learnt a little more Nepali this time round and tried more local dishes. I miss the people there- all the kids in the village, the guides at The Last Resort, and lots of other people. Besides me getting a flu virus for 36 hours, I had the best time of my life... See some more of my pictures: http://photos.yahoo.com/ayayababoon

Three Magic Days in Kathnandu

Created by jemery on April 24, 2001 Best of IgoUgo

8 Reviews

Tiny Nepal, wedged between the serrated mountain ridges separating it from India and the ‘rooftop of the world’ Himalayas, isn’t just for mountaineers and trekkers. It’s for anyone wanting to experience a unique blend of cultures and religions. The journey into history begins in Kathmandu.

the ways of Kathmandu

Created by allain on September 20, 2000 Best of IgoUgo

9 Reviews
2 Stories

this is my travelogue in Nepal and especially dealing with Kathmandu. It is an amazing city mixing influence of China and India. The spirituality is very strong and you could met a god in every corner !

NEPAL: Kingdom of Gods

Created by wanderer on July 20, 2000 Best of IgoUgo

4 Reviews
1 Story

The Nepal Himalayas are known as the 'Kingdom of the Gods'. Pokhra is the starting point of many treks in western Nepal. This was a trip I undertook with a friend of mine, Anurag Nautiyal (Nauty, for short) in October 1998. This was meant to be one of those "have worked hard for my money, now I need to enjoy it" trips - and it was.

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