Kirtipur by Royal Enfield

We meet our mate Finzok on the outskirts of Kathmandu in an area called Kirtipur, a Newar cultural centre dating back to 1099AD.

September 06, 2015 — Richard Whillas

Thamel by Rickshaw

In the end I can't avoid the crowds so I hope on a rickshaw, kickback and enjoy the sights and sounds of Thamel...

August 26, 2015 — Richard Whillas

The Back Blocks of Kathmandu

After trekking through the countryside of Nepal, we arrive in Kathmandu to a new pace of life. It is noisy, dusty, smelly, full of hustle and bustle... and we love it!

August 19, 2015 — Richard Whillas

Jungle Tower B&B

High living: we spent our last night in Chitwan on the border of the National Park in a jungle tower.

August 05, 2015 — Richard Whillas

Down the Track on an Elephant's Back

Heading into the next leg of our safari, we had to trek through the jungle then cross the river. After talking with the locals and going through our options, we head out on elephant back.

July 22, 2015 — Richard Whillas

The Safari continues...

We stop at a lookout and take it easy for the afternoon as the sun sets.

July 13, 2015 — Richard Whillas
Tags: Nepal

Jeep Safari through Chitwan

Meet the locals! The protected One Horned Rhinoceros at home in Chitwan National Park

July 03, 2015 — Richard Whillas
Tags: Nepal Trekking

Floating in the Phewa Lake

The wind must have been blowing in the right direction as we found ourselves on the shore of the Tal Barahi Temple.

June 15, 2015 — Richard Whillas

Home Stretch

The day kept getting hotter and the dust was piling up in the back of my throat as we came down the mountain.

June 07, 2015 — Richard Whillas
Tags: Nepal Trekking

Mountain Charm

We met many of the local characters on our trek through the small villages in the mountains near Pokhara including a new best friend that we nicknamed 'Momo'.

 

June 04, 2015 — Richard Whillas

A Room with a View

After a few too many Gorkha Beers the night before we managed to roll out of bed and catch the epic sunrise that people travel from all over the globe to see - totally worth it

May 20, 2015 — Richard Whillas
Tags: Nepal Trekking

A Walk Up the Mountain

WG Trunk Co goes hiking in Pokhara

The hill of Sarangkot is situated high above the valley of Pokhara but offers one of the best mountain view in the world of the Annapurna Range in Western Nepal

May 15, 2015 — Richard Whillas
Tags: Nepal Trekking