Paragliding: Soaring High for Adventure. Sarangkot Nepal

After another beautiful morning sighting of the Annapurna Range and a hearty breakfast, it is time to get back on the trail. This time we descend most of the way and reach Kande where we hop into a vehicle that drives us to our little motel in Sarangkot where we rest up for the next day’s…

Trekking to Australian Base Camp. Dhampus Nepal

After an exhilarating adventure of white water rafting, we continue our journey to the town of Pokhara, known as a paradise for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts. Our next thrilling adventure awaits us at the Australian Base Camp, a gem nestled in the Annapurna region. Our two-day trek commences from a quaint roadside village called Phedi,…

Riding Rapids. White Water Rafting. Nepal

Nepal, with its jaw-dropping landscapes, towering peaks, and roaring rivers, beckons adventure enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Among the multitude of heart-pounding activities it offers, white water rafting stands tall as an absolutely unforgettable experience and one that I have to strike off my bucket list. Having departed from Kathmandu to Pokhara by…

Chasing Tigers. Chitwan National Park Nepal 

I am off to spend my last few days in Nepal at the Chitwan National Park. My wish is to see the elusive tiger. My fingers are crossed!  I get to Tribhuvan International Airport, which also serves as Kathmandu’s domestic airport. There’s a kind of organized chaos at this airport, but I weave my way through and…

Exotic Durbar Squares. Nepal

Fringed by fabulous landscapes of the Himalayan mountain ranges, Nepal has some equally exciting medieval city squares. Located in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, these centuries old Durbar Squares comprise of royal palaces and courtyards, stupas and monasteries, and historical value , decorated in the most intricate woodwork and temple art imaginable.    Although most of these…

Just My “Jam”! Kathmandu Nepal  

Having left the Everest Base Camp in Tibet, we spend the night at the Kyirong Guest House. Kyirong is at the border of Tibet and just 25 kms from the main (new) Nepalese entry point for anyone traveling overland. At the border, we have to pass through Chinese customs. It is a long process and despite very few…