TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL: The Quirky Tourist Guide to Kathmandu (Nepal): Gateway to the Himalayas

Nepal is a great place for quirky travelers because it is a melting pot of many diverse ethnic groups and religions. This "Rooftop of the World" is also known for hosting more festivals than anywhere else on earth. Plus, there are so many wild and wonderful things to see and do: *Take an exciting helicopter ride or mountain flight over Everest. *Explore Kathmandu Valley ("Three Kingdoms") by bike or on foot. *Take a Nepalese cooking class. *Go zipling on the world's fastest and steepest zipline. *Enjoy a 360-degree view of the Himalayas during a cable car ride, one of Kathmandu's newest attractions. *Enjoy a theraupeutic Ayurveda massage. *Visit remarkable ancient temples and holy shrines. *Go on a yoga retreat or attend a class at the renowned Yoga Academy. *Take a meditation class at a world famous Buddhist monastery. *Test yourself during a trek to Everest Base Camp. *Enjoy a thrilling day of whitewater rafting. *Attend a Hindu healing ritual or prayer service. *Discover Chitwan National Park, a world heritage site. *See rare and wonderful wildlife up close. *Find out about the best (and cheapest) places to shop, dine, and stay. *Learn what to do (and not do) to avoid offending anyone's religious beliefs or ethnic practices. *Find out how to pack and exactly what documents you need. ...and much more!