Blogs
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Bhaktapur Guesthouse
The Bhaktapur Guesthouse has been my home in Nepal since I arrived a week ago. With a friendly staff,...
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Surya Binayak (Ganesh Temple)
I went to the Surya Binayak (Ganesh Temple) on Tuesday morning, which is when many of the locals come...
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Changu Narayan Temple
As the cold morning air stung my face, Shree and I passed central Bhaktapur, rode through the fields and...
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Overnight Biking Adventure
After experiencing the thrills of mountain biking in the Kathmandu Valley in the summer of 2008, I returned in...
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Biking in Nepal
Nepal is justifiably renowned for its great trekking. Many travelers to Nepal are also discovering that biking offers the...
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Physical and mental preparation for a Nepal Trek
Preparing for a Nepal Trek One of the most frequent questions I am asked by people who are planning...
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Hinduism
Hinduism is the most common religion in Nepal and is considered the world’s oldest and third-largest religion. This 3,000-year-old...
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Water bottles with filters
There is no doubt that trekking through Nepal will connect you with the beauty of the Himalayas and provide...
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Annapurna Base Camp Blog by Marta and Bruce
Marta and Bruce trekked with iTrekNepal to Annapurna Base Camp in October 2008. They describe their trip at travelblog.org....
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Buying lightweight boots
In March 2008, Backpacker Magazine reviewed a bunch of boots for different feet and different trails. For trekking, mid-duty...
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Marg Festival Nepal
Marg (November/December) Festival 1. Yomari Punhi: The Newari rice festival is celebrated at Panauti, where the family paddy store...
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Kartik Festival Nepal
Kartik (October/November) 1. Tihar, or Diwali & Laxmi Puja: The festival of lights starts with honoring the crow, the...