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Nepal
NEPAL, Kathmandu
The capital and most populated city of Nepal is Kathmandu. A popular destination to start your journey to the Himalayas or visiting Bhutan. Kathmandu is vibrant must-visit city for the adventure seekers. Make sure you visit the baazar in Thamel for an authentic shopping experience.
It is located in a warm temperate zone, with summer temperatures around 28°C and winter temperatures around 10°C. In 2020, it was estimated to have 2.5 million inhabitants, making it the 17th most populous city in the world. It is also known as the city of churches, as there are more than 300 churches. The city was founded by Raja Gunakamadeva in 723, when it was called Manju-Patan. The present name of the city means wooden temple, which according to legends was built by Lachmina Singh Rajah from a single tree. Kathmandu was the seat of the Shah ruling family from 1768 to 2008.
The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world and has been the historical, artistic, cultural and economic centre of Nepal for many years. The population is multi-ethnic, predominantly Hindu and Buddhist. The city was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015, which caused extensive damage to the historic parts of the city, but fortunately has since been partially restored. The area was also shaken by an earthquake in 1934, and several modern buildings were constructed afterwards. Kathmandu was the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal, home to the palaces and mansions of the local aristocracy.
Here is the Pashupatinath Temple dedicated to Shiva and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, only Hindu worshippers are allowed to enter. We were here in October 2014 and had the unique privilege of entering. Funeral ceremonies are held here all the time, and we saw family and friends bid farewell to the shrouded deceased, and then the bodies are burnt. There are a lot of monkeys in the area, and you have to be very careful that they don't steal anything from the dead or the living.
A major problem in the city is the population growth and the spread of agglomeration, and the serious air pollution and waste that this brings. Large areas of forest are being lost to housing development, drastically increasing air pollution. The valley's infrastructure is not keeping pace with population growth, so the city's pollution levels are on a par with Mexico City.
The Thamel district, where the bazaar is located, is charming but very crowded. Inbetween the shops and restaurants, the intersections are blocked by rubbish heaps, with one-lane roads shared by pedestrians, cyclists, tuktuks, cars and trucks, requiring considerable driving talent and luck. With all the challenges the city face, it is an incredible place to visit and definitely worth your time.
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Other Cities
INDIA, Rajasthan
Rajasthan is located in the north-west of India, meaning "Land of Kings" in Hindi. Woodworking has been a long-standing tradition in Rajasthan since the 17th century. Masterpieces of woodcarving from the 17th and 18th centuries can still be seen in local museums. The woodwork of Jodhpur is very significant, especially in a region famous for its forts, palaces, gems, wood carvings, block printing techniques and blue ceramics. All doors and modest homes are aesthetically decorated. Form and colour define all life, almost in defiance of the barren, expansive desert sands.
NEPAL, Kathmandu
The capital and most populated city of Nepal is Kathmandu. A popular destination to start your journey to the Himalayas or visiting Bhutan. Kathmandu is vibrant must-visit city for the adventure seekers. Make sure you visit the baazar in Thamel for an authentic shopping experience.
THAILAND, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai province is in the north of Thailand, close to Myanmar. It is most famous for Yoga retreats, Elephant sanctuaries, waterfalls and local artisans, who create amazing handcrafted goods made of tropical wood, bamboo and other locally available natural sources.
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