Kathmandu (Nepal - part 1)


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May 6th 2009
Published: May 6th 2009
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After my great trip to India 3 years ago, I fell in love with the Indian Subcontinent and decided that the next country I wanted to visit would be Nepal. Finally, I made the trip and following is my story about another adventure in my life. 24 April 2009 - I had a room at 1am in Bangkok and slept for a few hours before going back to the airport for my connecting flight to Kathmandu. At 5am I woke... Read Full Entry



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Outside the Royal PalaceOutside the Royal Palace
Outside the Royal Palace

A long line of people waiting to visit the Royal Palace. We had to wait 30 minutes until we could go through the gate.
A painting shop at Indra ChowkA painting shop at Indra Chowk
A painting shop at Indra Chowk

I saw these paintings everywhere at restaurants, hotels or travel agents. I also bought 2 pictures like these, each costs 200 Rs (about US$2.3).
Everest BeerEverest Beer
Everest Beer

This is a beer made in Nepal.
Outside the Royal PalaceOutside the Royal Palace
Outside the Royal Palace

I was in the long line of people waiting to visit the Royal Palace. It was 12am and it was very hot. The guys around me are Nepalese.



6th May 2009

Really interesting blog thank you and great photos.
6th May 2009

Sorry - forgot to mention we have a Nepalese friend in Sydney I will have to make sure she looks at this she will love it.
6th May 2009

Hi! Finally the Nepal trip photos came in. The people, buildings are so exotic. Thank you.
7th May 2009

Nice!
Nice photo! May i know the name the hostel that you stayed and how much you paid for it?
8th May 2009

I stayed in Thamel which is crowded and noisy. I suggest you to find a guest house in Jathaya. I walked from Thamel to this area and saw some quiet guest houses there. You can expect US$8 per night for a single room. A double room costs US$12.
8th May 2009

waiting for your writing

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