From the airport, it was a fifteen minutes drive to the 'Yak and Yeti'. We were welcomed in the traditional Nepali style, complete with garlands and 'red tikka.' Then, we were escorted to an impeccably decorated honeymoon suite where a bottle of wine and a photographer awaited us with best wishes from the hotel staff.

The next morning we went sight seeing. Our first stop was at 'Sing Durbar' - the ancient palace, which is now the secretariat of the Royal Nepalese Government. Then we visited ' Hanumandhoka' " once the real symbol of Nepalese power. The Big bell, the statues of 'Kalbhairav' and 'Hanumanji' were a few things we saw there.

Nepal is a land of temples and we saw plenty of them. 'Kumari Ghar' is worthy of special mention. The goddess here is a living girl who has to be from the shakya caste and a virgin. As soon as she attains puberty, she is replaced.

The journey to the 'Pashupatinath' temple was tiring but worthwhile. Only Hindus are allowed into the temple. Early the next morning we left for Bhaktapur or the city of devotees. It is famous for its intricate wood carvings, the palace with 55 windows and the bell of the barking dogs.

A few kilometres from Bhaktapur is Nagarot which has a breathtaking view. On the fourth day, we went to 'Patan', where, we got to see more temples and some deist monasteries.

The visit to the casino was memorable. I won a few rupees at roulette and refused to play anymore and headed straight for the shops. Shopping is great fun especially because the rupee can buy much more here than in India.

Finally, it was time to get back home. And home we did come - but with pots of memories and a longing to go back.

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