Iconic Kathmandu

Sorry for the delay in blogging - I had to tackle the restrictions in China before I could access my blog. Thank you to Ronald and Mark for their suggestions and solutions.

                                           

Anyway, I want to share a little of the remarkable world which is Kathmandu. This hustling, bustling capital city is rich in temples and historic architecture and was simply bonkers in terms of congestion, pollution, terrible roads and severely challenged infrastructure. The people were fascinating, attractive and very quick to smile. I recommend Nepal to everyone, but would suggest that after a few days, you would do well to retire to the more scenic and tranquil beauty of Pokhara, before embarking on a trek in the hills and mountains. I missed out on Lumbini in the end, the birthplace of Buddha, due to the great humidity, abundance of mozzies and lack of time after Chitwan.

So, if a picture says a thousand words - here is my next chapter...iconic Kathmandu.

 

                          Busy streets, colourful rickshaws and dodgy electricity cables.

   

                

                                Swoyambhu - better known as the 'Monkey Temple'

     Boudha - a huge, domed stupor festooned with distinctive and colourful prayer flags 

                                         Durbar Square (one of three in the region)

 

Nepal is truly a beautiful and majestic country. Surprising hot. Incredibly varied and not to be missed. Apparently the best times to go are October and November and then from March until May/June.

Cheers  

Paul