"Nepal" Nepal by jadedmuse

Nepal Travel Guide: 3,920 reviews and 10,577 photos

I spent a lot of time researching this trip. I used Virtual Tourist, Lonely Planet, videos, and the internet as resources. David and I went in October of 2002, and it was fantastic. We spent approximately two weeks in Nepal and approximately one week in Tibet (crossing the Plateau in a Toyota LandCruiser). The trip surpassed my expectations.

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For a quick video clip of the trip, click here:
Footprints through Nepal

Boudanath Stupa

Largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, and one of the largest in the world. It is the primary religious center for the Tibetan refugee population in Nepal.

Harvest Time

This woman is selling grains and fruit in Bhaktapur.

Pros and Cons

Pros:friendly people, inexpensive, exotic
Cons:dirty, lots of spitting
In a nutshell:I'm still re-living this fantastic trip. If you can swing the airfare, a week in Nepal is cheaper than a weekend in L.A.

Last visit to Nepal: Oct 2002
Intro Updated May 23, 2008
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Namaste Local Customs (1)

If you've gotten this far, you probably already know what "Namaste" means (pronounced "nah-mah-STAY")...but in case you... more travel advice

Offerings of Marigolds at a local Temple - Nepal

If I see ONE MORE peddler hawking Tiger... Tourist Traps (1)

First of all, you can get Tiger Balm anywhere now AND, you might even get it for less in the U.S.A. But of course, then... more travel advice

Eating in Kathmandu Restaurants (1)

I've got to be completely honest - I'm not the best person to promote dining in Kathmandu. I'm a picky vegetarian and I... more travel advice

One of the flatter parts of our trek.... - Nepal

Bad Water! Warnings and Dangers (1)

When you get a bottle of bad water while on a hike or a climb, you'll know it. This can be very dangerous while... more travel advice

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Bokhari76 Jan 30, 2012 at 3:48 AM

I've already commented about the background music in your Nepal Video, which I can't find here, maybe it was on main page. Once again I've heard it. It's very much appropriate. Wonderful mixing.
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GopalBasyal Mar 22, 2011 at 9:19 PM

nice page
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hunterV Dec 7, 2009 at 4:13 AM

Hello, Michele ! ~ What a great trip to that destination... Thanx for your nice story....
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SWFC_Fan Oct 1, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Thanks for your kind comments on my Mauritius pages, Michele! What a wonderful Nepal page you've built here, excellent detailed tips and lovely photos. Kathmandu has long been on my wishlist and your page has given me even more inspiration to pay a visit!
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RoyJava Jul 21, 2008 at 9:33 AM

Good you mentiones about the water, can be a huge problem indeed, love your VT Nepal pages, and the Tangka, wow, great pics, greets Roy
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sachara Apr 6, 2007 at 1:20 PM

Great page with interesting tips and travelogues. I hope I will visit Nepal once again, but for a longer time. In 1991 I made only a short stop of some days in Katmandu, coming from Lhasa and going back to Amsterdam.
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crewrower Apr 2, 2007 at 8:37 AM

Thanks for the B'Day wish. My mom says she wants to visit me in China this summer and go to Nepal; we'll see, both are big hypotheticals at the moment!
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gilabrand Mar 21, 2007 at 12:09 PM

I have to read this page carefully - Hanan has finally finished the army and is planning to leave for Nepal & India after Pesah.
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AKtravelers Mar 4, 2007 at 1:07 PM

I don't know what took me so long to read this page! Fantastic! Great bottled water tip!
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LuisGuimaraes Oct 25, 2006 at 1:16 PM

I've been researching VT for a few months now and only now found this page!! VERY good! Thanks!!