Oct. 30 
I have to say after weeks of great hiking in the Himalayas its tough to end your trip in the big, hectic city of Kathmandu. Don’t get me wrong there are plenty of things to do, see, smell, and taste in Kathmandu, but there’s just something about the peacefulness of being out in nature.
Sights of Kathmandu:
Themal is the main tourist area of the city with shops, restaurants, and guest houses galore.
The Monkey Temple: long lines of prayer wheels leading to the top and many strings of prayer flags. Lots of monkeys just hanging around. Many tables laid out, selling various trinkets and reminding me of the story of Jesus clearing the temple.
In a matter of about 60 seconds of standing out on the street you will most likely be approached with the offers to buy small elephant statues, tiger balm, and hash.
Rickshaws, taxis, motorbikes, cars, and bicycles all traveling down roads barely two car widths wide, packed with pedestrians, constantly honky their horns, just to let you know they’re there.
Beggars, everything from the crippled, mothers with little babies, to young kids who seemed to be completely on their own.
The opportunity to eat lots of Indian food!
Cheap lodging and food. 1USD = 62 RS. Room $2-10. Meal $2-10.
Striking up conversations with friendly locals and sharing traveling tales with other tourists.
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I have to say after weeks of great hiking in the Himalayas its tough to end your trip in the big, hectic city of Kathmandu. Don’t get me wrong there are plenty of things to do, see, smell, and taste in Kathmandu, but there’s just something about the peacefulness of being out in nature.
Sights of Kathmandu:
Themal is the main tourist area of the city with shops, restaurants, and guest houses galore.
The Monkey Temple: long lines of prayer wheels leading to the top and many strings of prayer flags. Lots of monkeys just hanging around. Many tables laid out, selling various trinkets and reminding me of the story of Jesus clearing the temple.
In a matter of about 60 seconds of standing out on the street you will most likely be approached with the offers to buy small elephant statues, tiger balm, and hash.
Rickshaws, taxis, motorbikes, cars, and bicycles all traveling down roads barely two car widths wide, packed with pedestrians, constantly honky their horns, just to let you know they’re there.
Beggars, everything from the crippled, mothers with little babies, to young kids who seemed to be completely on their own.
The opportunity to eat lots of Indian food!
Cheap lodging and food. 1USD = 62 RS. Room $2-10. Meal $2-10.
Striking up conversations with friendly locals and sharing traveling tales with other tourists.
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