Last year I finally made it to Nepal. A country that had alluded me in the past. Though I wouldn’t recommend it for the “arm chair traveler”, it was an experience well worth its challenges. From sunrise to sunset I walked the timeless streets of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, where life is a continuous kaleidoscope of activity. Home to one of the largest Buddhist temples and a harmonious blend of Hindu and Buddhist cultures, the diversity of over 100 ethnic groups adds to the rich tapestry. Though most Nepalese live very humble lives, they know how to party! With around 200 celebration days each year, there’s almost always something happening with scores of people pouring into the streets. Every day I learned more about the fascinating, incredibly kind and generous people of Nepal. #nepal #nepali #nepalpictures #nepalese #nepalphotography #katmandu #bhaktapur #culture #neplaculture #bhuddism #hindu #bhudisttemple
Starting in Jomsom, we traveled over jagged mountains, through mountain streams and dusty dirt roads. Enduring frigid temperatures in mid-March. In the evenings, the only warmth coming from the kitchen stove, sleeping under piles of blankets fully clothed (hats and gloves included). Just a handful of tourists make their way through this forbidding land, especially this early in the season. Our adventure culminates in Lo Manthang, the gem of Mustang, founded in 1380 by Tibetan warrior Ame Pal. This walled city is rich in Tibetan culture and nomadic traditions, with the sacred Muktinath Temple revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. Meeting the welcoming Tibetan nomadic people, herding yaks and goats, is a glimpse into the distant past . #MustangNepal #LoManthang #nepal #mustangnepal #nepalphotography #mustangnepalphotography #tibetan #hindu #nepaltibet #nomads #nomadicnepali #nepalnomad #nepalnomadictravelers #mustangnomad #mustangnomads #mustangnepalphotography #toddrafalovichphotography