Decorating everyday objects
9 ottobre 2017, India ⋅ 🌫 31 °C
Planes and airports
9 ottobre 2017, 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. IntoLeggi altro
Dharamshla 2
10 ottobre 2017, 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 smallLeggi altro
Dharamshala 3
11 ottobre 2017, 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 theLeggi altro
Leh 1
12 ottobre 2017, 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 toLeggi altro
Viaggiatore"Three breakfasts"... mmmmm, yum. Sounds good to me. Love the hotel, looks great.
Meeting Dalai Lama
12 ottobre 2017, 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 andLeggi altro
Leh 2
12 ottobre 2017, 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 centuryLeggi altro
Ladakh Leh 3
13 ottobre 2017, 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.
Special people
14 ottobre 2017, India ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Kathmandu
15 ottobre 2017, 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 visaLeggi altro
Kathmandu 2
16 ottobre 2017, 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.
Flight over Everest
16 ottobre 2017, 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.
ViaggiatoreTotally awesome. Could you parachute out the plane? Could be a quicker way to climb the mountain....
Paton City
17 ottobre 2017, 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 fromLeggi altro
Travel to Dhulikhel
17 ottobre 2017, 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 worldLeggi altro
Candid shots of me
17 ottobre 2017, Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Morning of bliss at Dwarika's Resort
18 ottobre 2017, 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 byLeggi altro
People of Nepal
18 ottobre 2017, Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Dwarika's Resort
19 ottobre 2017, 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.
Beautiful patterns
20 ottobre 2017, Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Last day in Nepal
20 ottobre 2017, 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
Journey Stats
22 ottobre 2017, 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, 3Leggi altro
Viaggiatore
Linda loves the Gothic print.
ViaggiatoreAll so nice.