Kathmandu the inspiring city

Kathmandu, the Nepalese capital is one of Asia’s most inspiring cities. And with the country’s political troubles seemingly easing, now is the time to see it through a local’s eyes. As you touch down in Kathmandu, you wind your watch, and adjust your mind to a new space and time dimension. I lived in the city for many days, and every time I landed there I used to wonder.

Particularly Kathmandu; I know no other city where everyday life contains so much palpable magic. At the full moon day my tour organizer (Nepal Vision) drove me at Boudhanath and other heritage sites of Kathmandu. The lighting of butter lamps around the Buddhist shrine at Boudha is magnificent. And the Kathmandu Durbar Square area traffic jams caused by the six-year-old Living Goddess being carried around town in her palanquin were something you just took in your stride. All the other heritage sites are well maintained for tourist purpose.

If a country’s concern for its heritage is low down the list of priorities in times of political turbulence, a renewed interest in it can surely only be an encouraging sign – an indication that people are thinking long term once more.

With the proliferation of budget airlines in Asia and the opening of new attractions, Kathmandu is becoming a weekend destination for tourists from India and the rest of the region.

So Thank you Nepal Vision for everything and helping me see Nepal and all of its beauty. And as they say in Nepali “Ma sadhai affno mutu lai samjhanchhu” (I will always hold it dear to my heart)”

Videla Jorge
Argentina