MySTICAl
NEPAl
A TREKKER'S HAVEN
editorial and photography by miChael sabelli
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natural colour Palette: cryStal-bluiSH ice
and SParklinG wHite Snow on Grey rock,
deScendinG into tHe brown, duSty land and
vibrant Green JunGleS on tHe border of india.
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f you're lucky your plane will circle above
the Kathmandu Valley a second time before
landing. Mine did, and it allowed me to
absorb the landscape, but also to try and
identify Mount Everest among the endlessly
sprawling and majestic Himalayan summits.
Whether it's the impeccable nature and
inspiring mountainous landscapes sandblasted by the winds of time or its unchanged
culture strong as stone, Nepal can turn a trip into an exploration and adventure. It has everything but the sea—
though glacier lakes offer a refreshing substitute.
TAKING IN THE SIGHTS
Not to be confused with the mystical imagery of Shangri-la,
Kathmandu is a shockingly dusty and loud city. Nepal's
main hub with the only international airport in the country,
Kathmandu is the gateway to exploring Nepali culture and
Buddhist temples, and the place to buy decent quality
North Fake gear in preparation for your Himalayan trek.
Thamel is the most tourist-friendly area of the city.
All the amenities are concentrated within walking distance.
Restaurants occupy rooftop terraces, book shops sell used
and pirated copies, and there are various means of transportation out of the city.
