Nepal Day 9

Today is a rest day in Pokhara with an optional visit arranged to a Tibetan monestry for a brief visit and also a local Tibetan carpet weaving centre. This is part of a refugee camp which the Nepalise government has allowed on its soil.

The monestry was interesting and Deepen examined the difference between the various forms of Buddhism. We also took in a local waterfall, not very impressive at this time of year due to low water, but spectacular after the monsoon, if the pictures are anything to go by.

We retuned to town for some chill time, taking in some lunch in a garden restuarant by the lake. A lovely spot, with excellent stawberry lasse and pizzas! As we finished two paragliders landed in front of the garden after descending from the near by mountain!

We spent some more time browsing the many local shops, before returning for a well earned rum at at hotel - courtesy of our 'emergency' Gurkha rum purchased in Gorka.

Tomorrow we head for the final phase of our trip - Chitwan National Park!