Nepal is located in South Asia in the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by Tibet, and to the south, east and west by India. Kathmandu is the capital, and Boudhanath, where I’ve stayed in recent years, is close by. I have visited and trekked in Nepal since 1988 when I hiked to Everest Base Camp through the snows of early March. If there is a heaven on earth, you will find it in this small, welcoming country.
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Swayambunath Temple, Kathmandu
Guarding the path to the temple
The ubiquitous flute salesmen
Local characters!
Transportation in Kathmandu
Hindu temple, Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Hanuman, the Monkey God
Anyone for a bus ride?
Children met along the way
In the countryside
Toys ‘r Us, Nepalese-style
the Stupa in Boudhanath
Pidgeons everywhere!
Incense and Kora at the temple
Waiting and watching by the temple
Shops in Boudhanath
The Shechen Monastery, Boudhanath
Ama Yanri, sacred mountain, Yolmo/ Helamu
Electricity the Nepalese way
Prayer wheel at the Shechen Monastery
Stupas to the miracles in the Buddha’s life