I arrived in Kathmandu during the monsoon. My first glimpse of Nepal was of the hills of the Kathmandu Valley, bright green and lush. I didn\u2019t know what to expect from this country, so known for some of the best trekking and mountaineering in the world. A third of the Himalayan range rises up to meet the sky in this landlocked nation, including 10 of the greatest peaks in the world. But I wasn\u2019t there for trekking or mountaineering. I wanted to wander among the markets, and get to know the culture. Turns out, I went to the right place. Nepal easily offers travellers authentic cultural experiences. It\u2019s the birthplace of the Buddha and once the world\u2019s only Hindu Kingdom. The people are laid-back and warm, the bazaars are as colourful as I wanted them to be, and the temples as beautiful. To my delight, I discovered that Nepal is the kind of place you don\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I arrived in Kathmandu during the monsoon. My first glimpse of Nepal was of the hills of the Kathmandu Valley, bright green and lush. I didn\u2019t know what to expect from this country, so known for some of the best trekking and mountaineering in the world. A third of the Himalayan range rises up to … NEPAL<\/span> weiterlesen