Nepal Trekking Resources
Variety of Resources designed to help you prepare your Nepal Journey are summarized on this page. Select link below to learn more about each category
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A Cultural Journey
 Boudhanath StupaPanoramic View of Boudhanath Stupa Buddhist Monument in Kathmandu
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| Panoramic View of Boudhanath Stupa Buddhist Monument in Kathamndu |
Trekking in Nepal is not all about mountain landscapes; it is also a cultural journey. Buddhist and Hindu Monuments in Kathmandu, Lake Phewa and International Mountain Museum in Pokhara are well worth exploring. Most visitors will arrive to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Instead of rushing straight to Himalayas it is well worth staying extra couple of days. It will also help with Jet Lag, better dealt with in the City than in mountains. Tourist popular Thamel has many inexpensive hotels, restaurants and shops where one can buy all kinds of gear required for mountain trekking. Some Kathmandu tourist attractions I found well worth visiting:
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Pashupatinath Hindu Complex
- Swayambhunath Stupa ("Monkey Temple")
- Durbar Square - Royal Complex short walk from Thamel
Elderly Woman counting Rupees she got from begging at base of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
When trekking in Annapurna Region, Pokhara will be logical stop -- either as staging area, or post trek recovery. Like Thamel in Kathamndu, there are many hotels along the main street near Phewa waterfront. Places worth visiting in Pokhara include:
- Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), with excellent aerial views of Lake Phewa and distant Annapurna Range
- International Mountain Museum
Lake Phewa Fishing BoatsMulti-Colored Fishing Boats on Lake Phewa in Pokhara
Multi-Colored Fishing Boats on Lake Phewa in Pokhara
Once in the mountains trekkers pass through many unique Nepalese villages, filled with Buddhist monuments with friendly people. Even if call of the mountains will be loud, it pays off not to rush towards ultimate destination and enjoy overall journey instead.
Lopheling Buddhist Monastery near Ngawal Village with Annapurna Range in the background