✈️🌏 We Visited Nepal Vol. 3 – Sightseeing Edition

This is the final installment of our Nepal travel series. Today, we’d like to share some of the unforgettable places we visited during our trip. 😊

🛕 During breaks in our schedule, we had the opportunity to visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The first was Boudhanath Stupa, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal.

The giant stupa, with its iconic Buddha Eyes, seemed to watch over everything around it. We couldn’t help but stop and admire its overwhelming presence.

Around the stupa, many devotees were repeatedly performing full-body prostrations in deep prayer, creating a truly peaceful and spiritual atmosphere.

🏘️ Our next destination was Bhaktapur, a beautifully preserved medieval city.

We were deeply impressed by the exquisite wood carvings created by the Newar people between the 15th and 18th centuries. Every corner of the city reflected the remarkable craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage of Nepal.

🕊️ The place that left the strongest impression on us was Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples in Nepal.

Along the riverbank, several cremation ceremonies were taking place, with families quietly saying their final goodbyes. Smoke rose gently into the sky while the ashes returned to the river.

At the very same time, nearby, young couples sat together chatting peacefully.

It was striking to witness how this sacred place of prayer and farewell also remained a part of everyday life.

🍛 Although our schedule was short, we also had the chance to enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine recommended by our Nepali students and staff.

• Dal Bhat Set (rice, lentil soup, and curry)

• Momo (Nepali steamed dumplings)

• Sel Roti (traditional rice doughnut)

• Pani Puri (crispy stuffed snack)

Every dish was delicious and widely enjoyed in Nepal.

Our favorite was Pani Puri. Its crispy texture, refreshing tanginess, and aromatic herbs were simply addictive—we could have eaten it every day! 😋

🎁 Before leaving for Nepal, some of our Nepali students recommended local souvenirs, so we bought Chhurpi (traditional yak cheese) and a Topi (traditional men’s hat).
Chhurpi is incredibly hard—almost like a stone—so at first we wondered, “Can you really eat this?” But its subtle milky flavor, high protein content, and simple taste gradually became surprisingly addictive.

We also fell in love with a traditional Tamang children’s costume at Boudhanath and brought one home.
You can even try on this beautiful costume at the Howdy Japanese Language School Nara Cultural Festival on Thursday, July 30. We’d love to see you there! 😊

🌏 Nepal is one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries, with more than 125 ethnic groups and 120 languages.
During our visit, we saw people of different religions and ethnic backgrounds living together naturally.
We even witnessed Buddhist monks visiting Hindu temples, and Hindus paying respects at Buddhist temples.
At local schools, children from many different ethnic backgrounds studied together in the same classrooms while respecting one another.
It made us realize that embracing diversity and living together peacefully is simply a natural part of everyday life in Nepal.

✨ This visit gave us a much deeper understanding of the hometowns and cultures of our Nepali students, while also providing many valuable insights.

To everyone in Nepal who warmly welcomed and supported us throughout our stay—thank you very much.

🙏 Namaste!

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🎥 Bonus Travel Stories!

Curious about our Hindu astrology experience or some funny restaurant mishaps?
You can watch these behind-the-scenes stories that didn’t make it into this article on our staff’s TikTok! 😊

👉 TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@user7112118758030?_r=1&_t=ZS-97aEBk6dD2y