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The ‘Best of Nepal’ photo gallery below is a collection of images I took in February 2013 while in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, and on the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. I took about 2000 photos during this time, but managed to narrow it down to about 84 of my favorites to share with the world.
And for those who don’t have time to cipher through 84 images in slideshow format, I’ve also pulled out my Top 5 favorite photos I took in Nepal :)
Dates: February 6 – March 3, 2013
Locations: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Everest Base Camp Trek
Camera: (2013) Canon 5d Mark III
Lenses: (2013) Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS
# of Photos Taken: ~1900
My Top 5 Nepal Photos
1. Everest Base Camp Trek (near Lobuche)
I was hit with dramatic scenery for most of the Everest Base Camp Trek – I could probably swap this image with at least 10 others I shot while trekking, but for now this remains my favorite.
2. Flying into Kathmandu
My first smoggy view of Kathmandu just before landing. I was in love with the pastel-colored buildings that dotted the city landscape, and it got me super excited to be in Nepal!
3. Kids Along the Everest Base Camp Trek (in Junbesi)
This photo just SCREAMS *life in the Himalayas*. These kids were adorable!
4. Street scene in Kathmandu
I love the candidness of this shot and how it so perfectly represents life in Kathmandu.
5. Monkey Temple in Kathmandu
I love the colors, lighting, and lines in this shot! I think this temple may have been ill-named though, as we didn’t see too many monkeys here.
Planning a trip to Nepal?
These are the sites I use and recommend for booking travel:
ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU: I always search on Booking.com for accommodation, as their Genius loyalty program offers 10-20% discounts and free breakfast/upgrades for certain hotels.
FLIGHTS TO KATHMANDU: When researching flights, I always check Skyscanner first because it pulls in flight options across all airlines and saves you the trouble of searching each airline individually. When booking flights via Skyscanner, I always book directly with the airline rather than one of the third party options.
ACTIVITIES IN NEPAL: If you’re looking to book tours or other organized activities on your travels, GetYourGuide and Viator both offer myriad options for fun things to do all around the world (think: sailing trips, cooking classes, city walking tours, and more).
TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR NEPAL: Unless you can easily afford to pay for huge unexpected medical bills, DON’T TRAVEL WITHOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE! These days, I usually buy the Safety Wing nomad insurance, as it’s very affordable and caters to digital nomads with a monthly subscription option. I’ve also been a longtime World Nomads user, and will still use them if I need more comprehensive insurance (e.g. for adventure activities) or if I am visiting the US (Americans aren’t eligible for Safety Wing’s US add-on option).
ESIM / SIM CARDS FOR NEPAL: When traveling overseas, I always purchase an eSIM from Sims Direct for the country I’m going to, activate it before I depart, and as soon as I arrive I am automatically connected to the local network and can easily find my way to my accommodation. No need to to buy a local SIM card at the airport; eSIMs are fully electronic and don’t require you to take out your old SIM.
LUGGAGE: I am currently a July luggage girl (July Australia / July US). They offer a lifetime warranty, which I have used multiple times now – and every time, they have sent me a brand new replacement suitcase without hassle. I recommend their Checked Plus if traveling with 32kg/70lb of luggage (note: many airlines do not allow bags this heavy!), the Checked if traveling with 23kg/50lb of luggage, and the Carry On Light (Expanded) which is super lightweight and really helps you stay within the 7kg carry-on limit that many Aussie airlines enforce. Click to read my full review of July luggage.
