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Nepal – Kathmandu City Tour (Nepal Travel Review Series)

Nepal is a place I have not even dared to think about travelling to previously. I was not sure about its safety due to political instability, and I was more afraid my fitness is not up to par for any kind of trekking. However, in the past 2 years, I had a few inspirational friends who have completed their treks and returned victorious and more confident with life. Hence, we decided to visit Nepal and trek before we try for children and it will be even harder to bring them (though now I learnt you can hire a porter for the baby!). Landing into Kathmandu city inevitably reminded me of India cities like Mumbai – the endless energy, honking, dusty roads due to new roads and buildings being constructed, with cows sweeping their tails from side to side, indifferent to the busy people and traffic passing them by. Then suddenly, reaching Dwarika Hotel, which is my favourite hotel this trip, was a nice switch to a quiet haven. But Dwarika deserves a different story on …