Kathmandu is a beautiful bustling city.  It is the capital of Nepal and the holiest city in the nation.  Temples abound.  This is a Buddhist "stupa" named Boudinath.   (Photo:  Web Collection)

This is the hotel where we stay.  It is very clean and pleasant, in a relatively quiet family neighborhood.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

A colorful street market across from our hotel.   (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Martha and Dana relaxing at a teahouse.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

A monkey on the banks of the holy Baghmati river.  Across the water is an ascetic monk who follows the teachings of Shiva.  These people charm snakes, live in caves, and are referred to as "babas".  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

Our busy office in Kathmandu.  Our Nepalese staff are hospitality experts and have been arranging overland tours, safaris, raft trips, treks, mountain climbs, trek support staff, climbing Sherpas, equipment purchase/hire, storage, import/export, transport bookings, advance hotel bookings, visas, and permits for 20 years.  (Photo: D.L. Mazur)

12 extra days in Kathmandu would be enough time for a trek to Mt. Everest and a climb of Island Peak, seen here in the center.  (Photo: Johnson/Lynge)

For 1, 2, or 3 days, you might want to go on a raft trip down the beautiful Trisuli or Seti river. (Photo:  Web Collection)

For 3 days or longer, you could visit the Chitwan Jungle, where elephant riding is de rigeur, (Photo:   Bill Weber)

In 1997, we saw a Bengal Tiger in the Chitwan.  Lucky indeed!  (Photo:  Web Collection)