Durbar Square, Patan

Christmas in Kathmandu

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December 29th 2007
On the afternoon of Friday 21st December my parents, my newly-arrived-from -the-UK brother and I set off for Dhaka airport on our way to Nepal. Those of you who have encountered Biman Bangladesh Airlines will not be surprised to know that we were severely delayed, which is even worse when you are in the world’s a) coldest b) most boring airport! Anyhow after nearly 4 hours of shivering, wander ... 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