Crossing international borders over land can be full of headaches, from filling out paperwork to bureaucratic delays, insidious money changers and scams galore. After convincing myself to finally leave Nepal, I clearly had the desire for more adventure because instead of making the trip from Kathmandu to Darjeeling, India with new friends, I decided to leave a few days ahead of them and go it alone.
Re-reading the Nepal-India Border Crossing, I'm reminded of the tropical heat and humidity which surprised me upon stepping off my Yeti Airlines flight in eastern Nepal. I can taste the dirt kicked up from the roads, which necessitated a bandanna be tied around my nose and mouth. I can hear the excessive use of horns on the roads once inside India, and see the utter mayhem firsthand – a mix of trucks, cars, tuk-tuks, rickshaws, bicycles, pedestrians, and livestock jostling for position.
Thankfully, one thing I cannot recall, is the smell of the bathroom in that tiny Nepal airport.
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Another Travel Blogger says
October 5, 2009 at 3:52 pmNepal seems to be quite a 'happening' place now. So is it too touristy these days?
Dave says
October 5, 2009 at 10:22 pmIf going to the same small country as the world's most elite climbers go to summit 8,000 meter peaks inspire you, I don't know what would! If you have the means to get there, now or at any time in your life, I highly recommend it.
Beautiful scenery, friendly people, rich culture, great milk tea, and adventure sport opportunities galore. It's a great mix. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Yes, I heard from trekkers that the Everest Base Camp trek is touristy, but it's not like Disney World.
Dave says
October 6, 2009 at 3:22 amIf going to the same small country as the world's most elite climbers go to summit 8,000 meter peaks inspire you, I don't know what would! If you have the means to get there, now or at any time in your life, I highly recommend it.
Beautiful scenery, friendly people, rich culture, great milk tea, and adventure sport opportunities galore. It's a great mix. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Yes, I heard from trekkers that the Everest Base Camp trek is touristy, but it's not like Disney World.