Hindu Shrine

First couple of weeks in Kathmandu

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October 9th 2012
We have been in Kathmandu for about 2 weeks now and are settling into a bit of a routine. But, firstly, back to the beginning. We had a good easy flight with a stopover in our favourite little "airport" hotel - The Floral Shire Resort - not fancy but clean, breakfast and free transfers to and from the airport. Thai Airlines had offered us an extra 10kg each free because we were volunteerin ... read more

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more