Following the old pilgrim trail to the temple complex at Muktinath this week long trek along the Kali Gandaki River valley is one of the easiest and most popular treks in the Himalayan region.

Nepal is a land of incredible contrasts, where life imitates the landscape. The gulf between rich and poor is reflected in the contrast between the 5-mile peaks of the Himalaya in the north and the tropical forests of the southern Terai plains, an area boasting one of Asia’s best wildlife experiences.

Talk to anyone about a trip to Nepal and the focus turns to treks through exhilarating mountain panoramas and visions of exhausting uphill battles, smelly feet and thermal underwear. True, Nepal is a "Mecca for trekkers", but it also shelters a cultural landscape as diverse as any on the planet.

Kathmandu is big, but the region of most interest is the old town. This is where the city was born and where you will find Kathmandu's soul. Surrounding Durbar (palace) Square are the ancient marketplaces, linked by a narrow street that marked the start of the trade route to Tibet.

I visited Nepal for almost a month, as part of a three-month trip through Southeast Asia. It's one of my favorite countries, and I'll be going back very soon.

I can't believe I'm already back in Singapore. I waited to go to Nepal for so long and my trip is now over. I had the most amazing time there- i had the experience of a lifetime as I went up to a little village called Chiang Sing near The Last Resort, which is situated near the Bhote Khosi River. I learnt a little more Nepali this time round and tried more local dishes. I miss the people there- all the kids in the village, the guides at The Last Resort, and lots of other people. Besides me getting a flu virus for 36 hours, I had the best time of my life... See some more of my pictures: http://photos.yahoo.com/ayayababoon

Articles on trekking in the Nepal Himalaya including an account and photographs of a trek in the Khumbu region culminating in the ascent of the 5500metre Kallar Pattar above Everest Base Camp to gain the best viewpoint of Mt.Everest and the spectacular surrounding himalayan landscape. An account of being trapped for five days at Gokyo by heavy snowfall and eventual rescue by helicopter is also included.

Tiny Nepal, wedged between the serrated mountain ridges separating it from India and the ‘rooftop of the world’ Himalayas, isn’t just for mountaineers and trekkers. It’s for anyone wanting to experience a unique blend of cultures and religions. The journey into history begins in Kathmandu.

this is my travelogue in Nepal and especially dealing with Kathmandu. It is an amazing city mixing influence of China and India. The spirituality is very strong and you could met a god in every corner !

The Nepal Himalayas are known as the 'Kingdom of the Gods'. Pokhra is the starting point of many treks in western Nepal. This was a trip I undertook with a friend of mine, Anurag Nautiyal (Nauty, for short) in October 1998. This was meant to be one of those "have worked hard for my money, now I need to enjoy it" trips - and it was.