Kathmandu, Nepal

My flights from Bangkok to Kathmandu were transferred via Delhi. It was very tiring to take a 1 am flight for three hours then laid over 6 hours for the connecting flight. A few backpackers of the same fights just slept on big sofa in the Delhi airport terminal.

I was lucky enough to find a taxi pool to get into downtown before I could find an ATM machine that accepted my debit card.

Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travellers as well as a growing vacation spot catering to all budgets.

I was super lucky to team with an seasoned hiker to hike in Nepal then tour India.

We did some sightseeing and got all necessary hiking equipment on the first day, and then getting all necessary permit before the hike. I did not expect the festival season here which delayed the permitting process.

Durbar Square is at the heart of the Kathmandu Valley. This ancient square crowded with palaces & temples, including the current incarnation of the Kasthamandap or "Wooden house" that gives the city its name. This site is the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal.



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