There is always a question, moreover, a misconception when a lot of people think about living in a backpackers' hostel. And that is okay. However, it is also important to analyze whether the gossips are entirely true. We believe that many of you who have lived in hostels during their travels have identified the...
6 Reasons to Stay at a Backpackers’ Hostel
2020: The Year to Visit Nepal and to Explore Like Never Before
To continue two successive campaigns of Visit Nepal 1998 and 2011, Nepal Tourism Board decided to mark the year 2020 with another edition. Being marked as an unsafe country to travel after 2015's devastating earthquake, a rumor mainly spread by mainstream media, Nepal had to suffer inflow of the tourists in forthcoming years. But...
5 Activities for Travelers to Make the Most Out of Dashain
So we are at the time of the year where the Nepalese community gets involved in one of the biggest if not the biggest festive period of the year; Dashain! First, get to know little bit about the festival. ''The significance of Dashain is about victory – a huge win of good against the...
10 Exciting Things To Look Forward To at WanderThirst Hostels
As a traveler or trekker, you will be looking forward to staying at a place to rest during your visit to Nepal, but where exactly? This is an important mental note you need to make, especially with September, October, and November approaching near. These are peak times for trekking in Nepal and yes, there...
5 Activities to do in Kathmandu during Monsoon Visit
The monsoon season in the country has just kicked in. As travelers, if you have planned to visit Nepal at this time of the year then you must be worrying that your intention will be squashed away by rainy days. Do not worry. Catch a breath and just relax. There are plenty of activities...
Illustrated in Ink; Know Sumina
By now, you should already know that we have our own Tattoo house but how much do you know about our Tattoo Artist? Sumina Shrestha is WanderThirst’s tattoo artist and has been doing tattoos for 3yrs now. She chose to pursue tattoo after finishing her course in fine arts. She loves experimenting with different...
Knowledge and Dreams: Know Farid
If you ever check in from around 6-11 PM, you will meet Farid at the reception ready to receive you with a bright smile. To break it down to who exactly this mystery man you’ll encounter at the front desk is, let us introduce you to the person who you will be relying on...
Souvenirs that represent Nepal
How often do you know what to take from a country you visit? Do you take souvenirs because it looks pretty or knowing their meaning? Do you take unique never seen before items or just anything that is cheap and could be considered a gift? As foreigners from a foreign place in a foreign...
First Time In Kathmandu?
Nepal, a powerful cultural influenced country and a home for the world heritage sites that are one of the oldest with a fusion of artistic and architectural elements, has a lot more to offer for your first visit in Kathmandu Valley. For first timers who’re sightseeing on a short vacation these places are best...