This
little town is slightly off the beaten track but well worth the effort to
visit. Why? Because visiting is like stepping back in time in this living,
breathing open museum of Newari culture.
The town
was formerly a stopping point on the India-Tibet trade route, leading to
glorious wealth. The subsequent construction of the Prithvi Hwy reduced the
amount of visitors and ultimately its visitors. Since then, it has been
partially restored to its former glory.
Dorothea Mackellar (to be continued)
