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Honest, independent travel guides to Nepal covering trekking routes, realistic budgets, local food, and travel experiences. Welcome to Nepal.

Kathmandu, Nepal
Joined January 2023
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We already prove “wireless power” every day. A half-charged laptop, not plugged into anything, can trigger complex AI and ML operations that are actually computed inside data centres on another continent, then beam the results back to us instantly. So here’s the real question: If intelligence can now be distributed wirelessly across the planet, why are we still acting like electricity must remain trapped in cables? Are we waiting to unveil wireless electricity distribution only when we colonise the Moon? What do you say, @elonmusk ?
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#WATCH | Lalitpur: A massive throng of devotees participates in the chariot procession of Nepal’s longest festival, Rato Machindranath. (21.04)
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Nepal is not a commodity. A growing trend of misleading travel content is shaping harmful perceptions about Thamel and Kathmandu. This isn’t just online noise. It impacts real people. If you travel, travel with respect. #Nepal #ResponsibleTravel #TravelEthics backpacktonepal.com/nepal-is…
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Not every Himalayan trek needs to shout. Langtang Valley is quieter, raw, and deeply human. Yak trails, rebuilt villages, and nights under unreal stars.If you’ve got 7–10 days, this might be Nepal’s most underrated trek. Full 2026 guide 👇 #Langtang #Nepal #Trekking #Himalayas backpacktonepal.com/langtang…
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Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal 🇳🇵
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Have you ever seen a CATERPILLAR TRAIN? I had not, until, I did. A Morning at my place in Nepal, and the caterpillars putting on a show for me.
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My Biggest Fear : Loss of Culture Cultures are dying in the world, being suffocated by the modern world’s demands and norms. In this “video talk”, I peel back some of the layers of what is happening in rural Nepal, and many other places in the world. Loss of Culture. 20 plus years of being in the same villages, and what I’ve seen with my own eyes…..and it’s alarming. Why and how the villages are dying, and a look into the architecture of the old and new. How this scenario impacts not only the culture and place, but how it plays out on the world.
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Nepal or Bhutan? Same mountains. Completely different experience. If it’s your first time in the Himalayas, this guide breaks down cost, access, trekking, and culture so you can choose right. Start with Nepal. Here’s why 👇 #Nepal #Bhutan #TravelTips #Himalayas backpacktonepal.com/nepal-vs…
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Kathmandu getting a bit too loud? Spend a weekend in these hill towns. 🌄 Sunrise in Nagarkot 🏘️ Old streets in Dhulikhel 🌿 Quiet time in Bandipur No flights. No stress. Just go. #VisitNepal #Kathmandu #TravelNepal #WeekendVibes backpacktonepal.com/weekend-…
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#Nepal | The ancient town of #Madhyapur Thimi, located on the outskirts of #Kathmandu, recently celebrated the vibrant Sindoor Jatra (Vermillion Powder Festival) to welcome the Nepali New Year 2083.
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#WATCH | Kathmandu, Nepal: The ancient town of Madhyapur Thimi, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu, recently celebrated the vibrant Sindoor Jatra (Vermillion Powder Festival) to welcome the Nepali New Year 2083. (15.04) (Drone shots from Madhyapur Thimi)
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One of our favorite weekday comfort meals daal-bhaat-tarkaari — simple food, packed with warming spices, rich flavors, and so easy to make. The chicken is simmered with lots of fresh ginger and garlic, filling the kitchen with the most amazing aroma. … … … #DaalBhaatTarkaari
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