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- Day 13
- Monday, October 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM
- 🌫 31 °C
- Altitude: 247 m
IndiaIndira Gandhi International Airport28°33’47” N 77°7’10” E
Decorating everyday objects
October 9, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 31 °C
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- Day 13
- Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:01 AM
- 🌫 32 °C
- Altitude: 241 m
- IndiaIndira Gandhi International Airport28°33’46” N 77°7’10” E
Planes and airports
October 9, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 32 °C
Airlines travelled on in India/Nepal Air India, Vistara, Spicejet, GoAir, Jet Airways; IndiGo: 6 internal lights, flights in and out of Nepal. The extra special one over Everest- Buddha Airlines. IntoRead more
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- Day 14
- Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 12:54 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 1,727 m
- IndiaNaddi Chakban Protected Forest32°14’44” N 76°17’53” E
Dharamshla 2
October 10, 2017 in India ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Early morning to McLeodganj where the Dalai Lama's residence, the Namgyal Monastery is located together with the Norulinka Institute. Our group had a personal audience with him and photos in smallRead more
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- Day 15
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 6:53 AM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 1,696 m
- IndiaNaddi Chakban Protected Forest32°14’38” N 76°17’35” E
Dharamshala 3
October 11, 2017 in India ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Our latest departure so far, 8.45am, so a sleep in, yoga outdoors and a leisurely breakfast. Morning at Kangra Fort, largest in the Himalayas. Built 1500 BC. The fort's origins can be traced to theRead more
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- Day 16
- Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 5:03 AM
- 🌫 24 °C
- Altitude: 234 m
- IndiaMahipalpur28°32’55” N 77°7’15” E
Leh 1
October 12, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 24 °C
Wake up call at 4am, down in lobby 4.20am for sorting luggage as only 15kg limit for flight to Leh. Hotel gave us a breakfast pack, on one hour flight served breakfast and on arrival sent toRead more
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- Day 16
- Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 12:30 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 3,452 m
- IndiaLeh34°9’23” N 77°34’50” E
Meeting Dalai Lama
October 12, 2017 in India ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Didn't just get to meet and talk to him individually but all done in front of his private room because he was going in to ordain monks from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Group photo in the prayer andRead more
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- Day 16
- Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 12:52 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 3,452 m
- IndiaLeh34°9’23” N 77°34’50” E
Leh 2
October 12, 2017 in India ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our group did a living Mandela last night and released it into the Indus River this morning. Visited Stok Royal Palace, Monastery. Stopped off at other Temple sites, including 14th and 17th centuryRead more
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- Day 17
- Friday, October 13, 2017 at 2:31 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 3,455 m
- IndiaLeh34°9’24” N 77°34’50” E
Ladakh Leh 3
October 13, 2017 in India ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Cultural dancing, Held outside, only time I've needed my duck down jacket. Can understand why dancing their main entertainment - needed to keep them warm.
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- Day 18
- Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:22 PM
- 🌙 29 °C
- Altitude: 224 m
- IndiaParliament House, Delhi28°37’54” N 77°12’30” E
Special people
October 14, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
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- Day 19
- Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 8:23 AM
- 🌫 23 °C
- Altitude: 252 m
- IndiaKhyber Lines28°35’11” N 77°8’52” E
Kathmandu
October 15, 2017 in India ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
8am departure for Late morning flight to Katmandu but with needing to drop off excess luggage, 3 hours at airport, delayed departure, extra 30 minutes circling in air before landing and getting visaRead more
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- Day 20
- Monday, October 16, 2017 at 8:44 AM
- 🌫 20 °C
- Altitude: 1,309 m
NepalKamaladi27°42’41” N 85°19’10” E
Kathmandu 2
October 16, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ 🌫 20 °C
Well rested for first full day. Boudhanath stupa an imposing landmark. Pashupatinath on banks Bagmati River. Which flows into Ganges River. UNESCO World Heritage site. Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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- Day 20
- Monday, October 16, 2017 at 7:05 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 1,291 m
- NepalKamaladi27°42’42” N 85°19’13” E
Flight over Everest
October 16, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
5am wake up call for 7am flight over Everest on Buddha Airlines. Everyone got a window seat. Got to go into cockpit and take a photo. An hour and a half in the air. Magnificent, magical and majestic.
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- Day 21
- Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 10:40 AM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 1,309 m
- NepalKamaladi27°42’41” N 85°19’10” E
Paton City
October 17, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Patan City known for arts especially bronze, silver and copper, and wooden carving architecture. Founded in 250AD. Temples destroyed in earthquake are being slowly rebuilt. Included a blessing fromRead more
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- Day 21
- Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 8:35 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 1,291 m
- NepalKamaladi27°42’42” N 85°19’13” E
Travel to Dhulikhel
October 17, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On route visit Changu Narayan surrounded by champagne trees. Changu Narayan Temple in Pagoda style is dedicated to Vishnu. Is the oldest in Kathmandu Valley dating back to 4th century. A UNESCO worldRead more
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- Day 21
- Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 8:46 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 1,291 m
- NepalKamaladi27°42’42” N 85°19’13” E
Candid shots of me
October 17, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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- Day 22
- Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 9:24 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 1,292 m
- NepalRāni̇̄ Pokhari̇̄27°42’28” N 85°18’58” E
Morning of bliss at Dwarika's Resort
October 18, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Starting with sun rise, then yoga followed by breakfast on terrace with stunning views. Time in the Himalayan Salt House then the Crystal House. Meandered around the stunning grounds before resting byRead more
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- Day 22
- Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 9:37 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 1,302 m
- NepalNayan Baneshwar27°41’19” N 85°20’5” E
People of Nepal
October 18, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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- Day 23
- Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 5:23 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 1,280 m
- NepalKhadkachhap27°49’28” N 85°29’14” E
Dwarika's Resort
October 19, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Leisurely sumptuous lunch after time in the seven chakra sound chambers. More exploring before heading off the the Diwali festival activities and dinner in the Japanese restaurant.
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- Day 24
- Friday, October 20, 2017 at 10:02 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 1,300 m
- NepalGyaneshwar27°42’30” N 85°19’58” E
Beautiful patterns
October 20, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
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- Day 24
- Friday, October 20, 2017 at 2:22 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 1,441 m
- NepalBā̃ṇepākhā27°46’19” N 85°22’23” E
Last day in Nepal
October 20, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Nepalese New Year so trip down mountain much quieter re traffic. Walked around the ancient centre of Kathmandu where New Year celebrations in full swing. Once again much evidence of earthquake damage
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- Day 26
- Sunday, October 22, 2017
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 100 m
AustraliaMont Albert37°49’16” S 145°6’20” E
Journey Stats
October 22, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
26 fellow travellers from 14 different countries
Travel distance approximately 26,500 kilometres
15 Flights in 4 countries
9 hotels in 8 different cities
Countless bus trips
1 elephant ride, 3Read more
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Linda loves the Gothic print.
TravelerAll so nice.