Shivapuri Nagi Gumba stands out as an excellent and brief hiking trail suitable for beginners. I personally opt for this route for a morning walk at least once every month. Simply park your vehicle outside Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, acquire Rupees 100 for entrance ticket, and stroll for one hour to reach Nagi Gumba. Nagi …
Every dog has its day, and today is mine. My Home I am Kale, a dog. People refer to me as Kalu, Kaluwa, Kukur, Kute, and more, but that doesn’t bother me. I reside in the newly popular destination “Latarambeshwor Mahadev” in Makwanpur. My daily routine consists of eating, sitting, and sleeping, just like any …
The Kathmandu Valley boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage, housing numerous World Heritage Sites that reflect its ancient and diverse cultural traditions. Notable among them are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swoyombhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa, which draw visitors from around the world. In the morning, individuals follow …
The journey is more interesting than the destination. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, in the Kathmandu Valley, is a popular destination known for its diverse flora and fauna. It offers hiking opportunities with well-marked trails, making it a peaceful escape from the bustling city of Kathmandu. Scooby Doo The hike started with the doggy while we …
“You don’t even know ‘कुवाको भगुता,’ the place I mentioned. You claimed to be in Dhulikhel so many times, and yet you’re unaware of it.” This is what my friend Chandra said a few years ago. One beautiful morning, Chandra gave me a call and said, “Come and pick me up, I’ll show you this …
Hiking has consistently served as a means for us to forge a connection with the natural world, revitalize our spirits, and attain inner serenity. On this occasion, our expedition led us from the sacred terrain of Namobuddha to the picturesque town of Panauti in Nepal. What made this particular trek exceptionally memorable was the presence …
In the past decade, people reduced their travel during festivals and failed to make the most of their vacations, thus missing out on valuable travel experiences and memories. Many dedicated excessive time to work, neglecting the vacations they had earned. Some went on vacations but chose to stay at home, while those who traveled reported …
Can’t believe! Still feels like a dream. Idea Sparked The Idea of trekking to Gosaikunda came up suddenly in Sujan’s mind while reading a book titled “Himalayan Mountain Cults” at the Library of Kathmandu University (KU). Sujan who is my younger trekking and hiking partner since a couple of years, we both have shared wonderful …
From Wikipedia Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, established in 2002, is the ninth national park in Nepal. Located in the mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley, it is named after Shivapuri Peak, which stands at an altitude of 2,732 meters (8,963 feet). The park covers an area of 159 km2 (61 sq mi) …
Ting Tong, I received a message on Facebook Messenger from my Trekking Group. It said, “Hey guys, let’s go for a hike this coming Friday, hai?” It had been over a year since I had embarked on such an adventurous journey, primarily due to prior commitments. The idea of a short hike during the monsoon …
Flashback Once upon a time, my family and a few cherished friends embarked on a two-day hiking adventure to Chisapani. I had doubts about whether my 6yo daughter enjoyed the hike, but we completed it together. She walked with us for nearly 15 hours over those two days. Hearing her say, “Let’s hike again next …
The Rotary Club of Yala organized a family picnic, ‘One Stop at Bandipur,’ in February 2017. The program included a short hike from Bimalnagar to Siddha Gufa and a stay in Bandipur. I am very excited and a bit nervous because I have hardly had conversations with all the members of Yala. I received my …
Nights, we slept in so called tea house somewhere in NOSHYAMPATI (3700m) as the wind whistled outside. The room was furnished with wooden bunk platforms for some 20 people. We are lucky that night, that we found an unoccupied bunk. Food was so horrible even our hungry stomach say no to this. The toilets were …
The local guy asked, “Can you please cook your food somewhere else?”We responded, “Is there an issue with cooking here?”The local guy didn’t answer and left, leaving all of us puzzled. We continued our work preparing the Nepali stove, “Chulo.” AAGO TAPNU MUDA KO, KURAA SUNNU BUDAA KO (आगो ताप्नु मुदाको कुरा सुन्नु बुदोको) Anirudra …
To trek is to come face-to-face with nature, the mountains, villages, people and their ways of life. There are all sorts of people, good, kind hearted, funny, sad, crazy and at times a few bad you may encounter while travelling. As Dalai Lama once said “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before”, for …