I had been to Asia before, so I knew to expect chaos. A kind man, who I thought was one of the people sent to collect me, offered to carry my bag. First mistake, and $20 later I learnt my first lesson about Nepal! I had heard stories about India, where it wasn’t uncommon to see cows on the road, and this was also true of Nepal.
We shared the road with people, vehicles and animals, and it was more like an organised grid lock, than a free flowing road. Now this was 2013, so the earth quake had not yet happened and the city was in a somewhat normal state. I say that because I noticed that many of the buildings had their fronts demolished and were in the process of being rebuilt.
I was told this was because over the years people had sneakily increased their allotment sizes onto crown land and the government was taking back this land in order to create footpaths and widen roads. For many who had built on this land, it meant they had to demolish and rebuild part of their house. This made the city very dusty.
Too beautiful!
It looks like a big adventure. I think I would be in wonder and awe for days if I ever went there. And hopefully I will!
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
That just looks like the trip of a lifetime. So much more than Everest in Nepal. A beautiful country with a rich culture.
Wow, what an amazing trip, even with your knee issues. I bet you are very happy you went now, even though it was a different experience than you would’ve had. One day, my wife and I would like to travel out that way!
It’s the altitude that worries me. Otherwise, I would have already visited. It’s fascinating!
Looks like a wonderful and unique time! Thank you for sharing! That view of the mountains look amazing!
I love that you’re promoting solo travel or at least sharing your experience. It’s one of the things that I enjoy doing because you learn so much about yourself in the process. It’s nice that you got to travel to Nepal before the earthquake, it makes you appreciate the experience more now.
What an amazing travel experience and I give you credit for doing it on your own. The picture are beautiful and you will always have a trip to remember
great tips! It looks like you had a great time
What an awesome experience. I love my occasional opportunities to travel alone but not as much as I love traveling with my family.
Wow, Nepal looks amazing! Breath taking almost! The hippo looks awesome as well!
I am not familiar with the culture in Nepal. Sounds unpopular to me but you brought Nepal to me, what a lovely place!
Great post. I’m a travel blogger too so understand how important it is to get all the information out about a destination. Try adding more pictures next time to break up the text.
Great read and nicely written in a story-style format. Also jealous you’ve been to nepal would love to see the capital.
I have been to many parts of the world but never Nepal. What a wonderful trip. I love trips that can be done either solo or as a group. Your photos are gorgeous
I love reading your travel journeys! Thank you so much for sharing them.
Wow you are super bold. How amazing to travel so far by yourself. I don’t know if I could do it. Beautiful pics!
I always wanted to visit Asian countries and Nepal is on my bucket list as well. The pictures are just beautiful and the breathtaking Everest is something I love so much. Sounds like you had a great trip!
Wow I would have never thought traveling solo in Nepal would be a good idea. Thanks for sharing this story!
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Ok if you can do it injured, I feel better about going soon. :p now I just need to assure my mom.
Too beautiful!
It looks like a big adventure. I think I would be in wonder and awe for days if I ever went there. And hopefully I will!
Thanks for sharing. 🙂