Being Jobless for Six Months, I Traveled to Nepal with Rs 18000 Cash in Hand #nearindia

I landed in Kathmandu, Nepal on 21st September 2018, got my INR converted to NPR 28000. I was shocked to hear to prices the cab drivers were asking, and I thought my cash wouldn’t last for even five days. Cabs are expensive in Nepal because of the high selling price of cars and high rates of petrol and diesel.

Since Kathmandu is the most polluted city of Nepal, I decided to stay away from the central part of the city and booked a homestay with a local family close to the Kathmandu valley. It’s calm and less polluted.

On 24th September I reached Pokhara. People say, and I believe that it’s the coolest city of Nepal. There is an entirely different vibe. I saw many travelers mostly from Europe and America and met a cool bunch of locals. Let me quickly highlight some great things I did there.

Phewa lake is the largest lake in Pokhara, and it is the most beautiful place to go on a boat ride. I also saw the mountain peaks of the Annapurna Himalayas while being in the middle of the lake. While boating, I reached a little forest area from where I took a 45 minutes trek to visit the World Peace Pagoda. The boat can wait till you trek and come back.

I call it the Phewa street, the long street just next to the lake. It is the most happening place with some great local food, friendly locals and happy travelers.

On 29th September, I was in Kathmandu, staying near the Thamel area (the polluted part), for one reason it was close to all the places I wanted to visit.

Starting With Thamel itself, I began exploring the central city. Well, Thamel is the best place to get souvenirs. Though it's expensive, you should have the bargaining skills. Then I started walking towards Durbar Square because I couldn't afford to pay to the over expensive cabs. In the next three days, I went to the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (A temple on hills from where you can view the entire city), Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath temple.