Patan Museum Patan (Lalitpur)

As it happens most of the times, the very last night was also the best experience in the country, and in my case, the whole world. Again, it didn't start well after an eight hour bus ride and a scorching hot sun bidding farewell to my days in Pokhara.

Of course it had to rain in the moment I stepped out of the bus. Not rain, an entire army …

...and so it was that I came back to Kathmandu, the city that was to be my staging point for my escape from the Indian sub-continent into South East Asia. I just had a few last minute things to do before I left that a trip to Nepal really wouldn't be complete without.

Day 93: Friday April 20th

Another uneventful travel day awaited …

... know what to say.  There are a lot families who need a lot of help right now in my hometown. It certainly puts into perspective my two frustrating days spent at Nepal Immigration and the Indian Embassy. Patan was nice; a lot like ...

... by a community of artisans, particularly metalworkers. Again, we spent our time wandering the old streets and alleyways and visiting the excellent Patan museum. We also made time for a quick trip up to Swayambhu, a large Buddhist stupa on a hill above ...