View from the Roadside

Nepal: From Kathmandu to Pokhara

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November 15th 2008
Namaste from Pokhara, in the western part of Nepal, at the foot of the Himalayas! Ah, Pokhara, what can I say about this wonderful place that hasn't already been said. Situated on the beautiful Phewa Lake and at the foot of some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, it is truly a blessed spot to spend some time. If you plan to do any trekking in the Annapurna/Jomson area ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Pokhara

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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