The Kathmandu Illuminations

And now, we return to Nepal. If you recall, we had just arrived back in Kathmandu, and our return coincided with a special event in the Hindu calendar. The Diwali festival was well underway and had actually reached the fifth and final night, the brother sister festival, which is a very happy family occasion, with sweets and gifts being exchanged.

Diwali is a festival of lights symbolising the triumph of good over evil and the lifting of spiritual darkness. Lights are strung everywhere, and Kathmandu looked very festive. We were especially pleased that our hotel was well decked out with lights.


It was simply lovely sitting out on our hotel balcony and savouring the holiday atmosphere and seeing all the lights.

When we went out for a meal there was even more to see. Whole areas of road were beautifully decorated with incredible mandalas made of exquisitely coloured sand.


We thought they were so beautiful that it was a shame they were so temporary. At least we had the privilege of seeing them at their finest.

It was all very exciting.

Lots of love George & Yorkie xxx