Doors of Bhaktapur

Stunning Bhaktapur

I thought Bandipur was nice. Bhaktapur is even more amazing... Every little square inch of stone and wood is carved in the most minute detail.

The main square:

Local shopkeeper

Yep, that's a working well. The city is full of them...

Here are a couple of headlines that give you an idea of Nepal's level of development:

More Bhaktapur pictures here. 

Lovely Bandipur

Bandipur is an absolutely charming little town perched on a hill somewhere between Kathmandu and Pokhara. The perfect place to rest after the trek.

CLICK HERE to get a video experience of the bus ride to Bandipur.

The main drag at sunset:

Himalayan sunset:

Sunrise in the valley

View of the town at sunrise

A chunk of forest piercing through the mist...

Gas station, Nepalese style:

Trucks, Nepalese style:

Bus, Nepalese style: