Check out the best places to visit in Kathmandu – from our own experience. Boudhanath Stupa In terms of beauty and significance, no other stupa in Nepal comes close to Boudhanath. This huge monument is well designed, with its whitewashed dome and painted with the all-seeing eyes of Buddha. Join the Tibetan pilgrims on their […]
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How to get to Tibet
Fly or Drive Flying into Lhasa from Kathmandu (Nepal) or Chengdu (China) is by far the quickest option of commencing your trip into Tibet. But it’s not the cheapest. For example, a one-way flight to Lhasa from Kathmandu is around $US500. You can also elect to drive across the border from Kathmandu, Nepal or internally […]
How to get to Kathmandu
Going back many years, there were not as many options as there are today in getting to Kathmandu for your adventure in the Himalayas. In fact, one of the fun ways was to drive overland – and many people did! Now, there are some 15 airlines flying there from around the world – and counting. […]