Kathmandu, Nepal
February 21-27, 1977
I met a guy at the Kathmandu airport. I shared a taxi into the city and then a hotel room for 40 rupees. Kathmandu is quite a change from Bangkok. It's a step back in time hundreds of years. There are narrow little streets with carts and animals and people who could be from the 1800s ... or the 1200s. I spent the day suffering from a bad cold. Kathmandu nights can be very cold.
Source: Personal travel notes.
In the 1970s, Kathmandu was the ultimate counter-culture destination. For hippies, mountain trekkers, Buddhist pilgrims, and me (who was none of the former), Kathmandu was an irresistible magnet. To get in the mood for the following photos, first listen to this 1980 performance of
Katmandu by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Good times.
More photos after the jump.
One of a continuing series.
Start:
Around the World in 800 Days
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Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
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