66.25-31 Nepal: Pokhara: An eclectic selection of scenes from at least 6 hikes.
While we are by no means knowledgeable, we have seen and enjoyed some interesting times in Nepal—'May we all live in interesting times'. Should we be asked what makes the country desirable to visit, we might answer as follows. Besides the breathtaking mountains, we don't know that we would state the country is a must to see (mountains excepted). However, we would state unequivocally: Nepal is a place we feel , rather than see. A temple island on Phewa Lake, a very popular and sacred attraction (Barahi Temple). A view from height on the other side of the lake (see above picture). Our "own interpretation": Phoenix, rising from the Earth's surface: haunting, surreal and yet stunning. The mountain in front is our own phoenix, a hike through the jungle (partly) to reach Sarangkot Tower. We do it each time we need to humble ourselves. (Should be a daily ritual?) Oh that! Probably needs a dose of Sarangkot (see above). Reaching the peak of K...