Kathmandu valley

I've finally made it

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August 27th 2008
I left New Delhi Monday afternoon for Kathmandu not really knowing what was in store for me. After just 2 days Delhi had wiped me out and I was still struggling with jet lag. Most of all the heat and humidity was punishing (the day I left the temperature was 94 degrees farenheit with 92% humidity). Just before landing in Kathmandu I was provided with some beautiful views of the surrounding land ... 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