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- Oct 21, 2019
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 1,009 m
- Nepal Nuwākoṭ 27.92117, 85.1647427°55’16” N 85°9’53” E
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Nuwakot
October 21, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Situated on the north western end of the Kathmandu Valley, Nuwakot was a key trading hub and look out fort area on the ancient trans-Himalaya trade to Tibet and beyond and was Nepal’s capital until 1768. Although only 90km from Kathmandu, the journey took 7 hours with breaks due to the traffic and the condition of the roads in some places. Nuwakot has excellent walking trails and is regarded as “one of the best travel secrets of Nepal”. We stayed at the lovely Famous Farm lodge.

We went on a splendid 4 hour guided walk in the hills, seeing terraced fields and small local villages communities, as well as tiny temples and shrines. Back at Nuwakot, we visited the Durvar Square and saw the 18th century seven-storey palace; both again in a state of repair.Read more
Wolfgang und Heidi Back on the road again? With wife?
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Traveler Yes! Conversion to Dragoman.....
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Wolfgang und Heidi Well done
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- Oct 19, 2019
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 1,009 m
- Nepal Nuwākoṭ 27.92117, 85.1647427°55’16” N 85°9’53” E
Day 2
Kathmandu - Durbar Square
October 19, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
This area is the heart of the Kathmandu old town, comprising three loosely linked squares with numerous temples; many were damaged in the 2015 earthquake. We visited the Kumari Bahal (home of the local girl selected to be the town's living goddess) and saw many other monuments, including King Pratap's column and the Kal Bhairav (Shiva in his destructive manifestation). Durvar Square also houses the old Royal Palace, an inner complex with several courtyards – the Hanuman Dhoka.Read more
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- Oct 19, 2019
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 1,009 m
- Nepal Nuwākoṭ 27.92117, 85.1647427°55’16” N 85°9’53” E
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Kathmandu - Hanuman Dhoka
October 19, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Originally founded in the 4th century, but expanded greatly by King Pratap Mala in the 17th, the sprawling palace complex was unfortunately badly damaged in the 2015 earthquake (the 1934 earthquake was also very bad!). A red cloaked Hanuman monkey god statue marks the entrance which leads to the Nasal Chowk courtyard; on the left is the Audience Chamber with the five-roofed Panch Mukhi Hanuman temple next to it. The white 19th century palace wing holding the Trubhuvan Museum is damaged and closed, as is the nine-storey Basantapur Tower in the south eastern corner. The Lohan Chowk and Mul Chowk courtyards can be visited, but the Mohankali and Sundari Chowks are closed.

We had our Dragoman group meeting on the evening of Saturday 19th October; there are 12 in the group, not including Alex and Julie, our Dragoman crew (not to forget Rashida, our truck).Read more
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- Mar 26, 2023, 2:34pm
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 1,006 m
- Nepal Province 3 Bidur Nuwākoṭ 27.921412, 85.16455127°55’17” N 85°9’52” E
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Day 5 Nuwakot
March 26, 2023 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After a wonderful breakfast, we set off on our walk. There was some pretty serious uphill sections with rocky steep paths. It was very challenging for some in the group but we powered on at the front of the group. Ramesh, from our accommodation, Famous Farm, was also at the front. At one point, he told Michael to lead on. Very soon after, Michael almost stepped on a snake!!! They said it was a non-poisonous rat snake, but it certainly gave Michael a scare 😱
We could see the snow covered mountains of the Langtang Range. We got to the top, where there was Malika Temple, so we made sure to ring the bell there!! It was also the site of a former fort - Nuwakot meaning 9 forts. We then descended down steep steps ( made for people to walk up to the temple) before making our way back to to Famous Farm. Phew..🥵 a big walk & it was quite warm!
After more great food for lunch, we went back to our room for a rest - some of our other tour colleagues can talk.. a lot!!
We watched some of the others zip line down. We chose to make momos instead.
Our evening activity was sundowners. We all went in the Landcruisers up to a lookout tower. Wow.. what a drive up!! Then Gools & Thommo surprised us again with nearly a full bar of spirits, wine & we got to eat the momos which had been made in the afternoon. Very impressive! The view wasn’t great because of the smoke from fires, but it was still a very impressive location. The drive down was pretty hairy.. again! So happy that we have great drivers. We were in with Kasup again 👏🏼
We had another great dinner sitting together outside, then retired to our room for a vodka & lemonade and to look at the lights in the valley & the moon.Read more
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