![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260402_113543-1038x576.jpg "Punakha Dzong")
Around Easter 2026, I treated myself to a very special trip (that was originally already planned for 2020): a visit to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan (with a few days in Nepal before and after).
Country Archive: Nepal
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260409_160254-1038x576.jpg "View of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath")
Katman-hin-du and Namo-Buddha
We spent the last two days of our vacation back in Nepal, specifically in (and around) Kathmandu. Since both Hinduism and Buddhism play an important role in Nepal, we visited both Hindu and Buddhist temples – sometimes even both at once. Continue reading Katman-hin-du and Namo-Buddha
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_114303-1038x576.jpg "Durbar Square, Bhaktapur")
Familiar Bhaktapur
My Bhutan holiday began in a (somewhat) familiar environment: the ancient royal city of Bhaktapur in Nepal. Continue reading Familiar Bhaktapur
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150405_181518-1038x576.jpg "Dal Bhat")
Nepali Food
After the short overview about Georgian food I would like to present the Nepali cuisine as well. It can be summarized by just two words: Dal Bhat. Continue reading Nepali Food
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/13-IMG_0346-1038x576.jpg "Bodhnath")
Nepal in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20-IMG_0004-1038x576.jpg "Annapurna Base Camp")
Annapurna Sanctuary
For two weeks, I was hiking in the Annapurna region (on a group tour). After that, I explored Kathmandu valley for just under a week (on my own).
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1-IMG_0456-1038x576.jpg "Patan Durbar Square")
All good kingdoms come in threes
Today I visited Patan, the capital of the third former kingdom in Kathmandu Valley (along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur). The city can best be described by a phrase that is obviously not only popular in Thailand, but also in Nepal: same same, but different
. Continue reading All good kingdoms come in threes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1-20150407_100440-1038x576.jpg "North of Bhaktapur")
Taking the scenic route to hiking
Actually, I wanted to go to Nagarkot today. This village is located at approximately 2,000 metres above sea level, and you are supposed to have a great view of the Himalayas from there. What is more, there are some nice hikes in the surrounding hills. However, I did not manage to get there. Still, I managed to get to a hiking trail in the end – just not the one I originally planned to. Continue reading Taking the scenic route to hiking
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2-IMG_0359-1038x576.jpg "Bhaktapur Durbar Square")
Bhaktapur, the Better Version of Kathmandu
I spent the last five days of my stay in Nepal in Bhaktapur, one of the capitals of the former kingdoms in the Kathmandu valley – and the difference to Kathmandu could hardly be bigger! It is much quieter, much less chaotic, and has much less traffic – in short: a place to relax! Continue reading Bhaktapur, the Better Version of Kathmandu
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/07-IMG_0186-1038x576.jpg "Kathmandu")
Kathman-HOOONK!
On arrival in Kathmandu two weeks ago, I had a bit of a culture shock: The city is just so loud and chaotic! After a couple of days sightseeing, however, I sort of got used to the chaos. Still, it continues to be just that: chaos. Continue reading Kathman-HOOONK!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/09-IMG_9795-1038x576.jpg "Hiking to Chhomrong")
The Stairs of Cirith Ungol Annapurna
As already mentioned, I have been on a ten-day hike in the Annapurna region: from Birethanti via Poon Hill to the Annapurna Base Camp and back. For a considerable part, the path consisted of thousands of steps which sometimes made the walk a bit strenous. Still, it was simply fantastic! Continue reading The Stairs of Cirith Ungol Annapurna
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150329_101359-1038x576.jpg "Annapurna Base Camp")
A Valley at 4,130 Meters Above Sea Level
Today we reached Annapurna Base Camp. It is situated at 4,130 meters above sea level amidst numerous peaks of 6,000+ meters height – a truly breathtaking sight!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150325_080314-1038x576.jpg "Dhaulagiri Range")
Teahouse Trekking in the Annapurna Region
I am currently on a ten-day hike in Nepal. The first part of this hike is a classical “teahouse trek” (i.e. hiking from one tea/guest house to the next). We have been hiking through rhododendron forest and enjoyed the views of the surrounding mountains, e.g. from Poon Hill, a popular vantage point.