Krishna and I always talked about me visiting his village in Nuwakot and meeting his family. Finally that day came during my recent visit, when I was lucky enough to learn a little about village life in Nepal. I spent two nights there and was truly moved by what I discovered. A world where time almost stands still, families are truly connected, and people are genuinely happy with very little. Village life in Nepal is not about 'more, bigger and better'. It's about family bonds, self-sufficiency, maintaining traditions, and living in the moment. Hiking up to Krishna's Village After our trek in the Langtang Valley, we took the bus to the cross roads at Betrawati. After a hair raising bus journey from Syabrubesi, I opted to hike the steep three hour climb to Krishna's village, rather than taking another bus! Our hike took us past the school of Krishna's family. We arrived just in time to meet his son, nieces and nephews for their daily 45 minute steep, uphill walk home to their village. The children, dressed in school uniforms, were excited to chat with me in English or just smile! I didn't know what to expect from village life in Nepal. Krishna's standard of living had likely improved over recent years. I also knew about the April 2015 earthquake. It damaged all the property in the village and killed three people. Naturally, construction would be an ongoing effort. Village Life in Nepal - Another World What I discovered was another world. Village life in Nepal is far removed from the way of life we take for granted every single day. Krishna and his three brothers all live very close to each other, with their families. I found an incredible sense of community there. Everyone came out to meet me,
Krishna and I always talked about me visiting his village in Nuwakot and meeting his family. Finally that day came during my recent visit, when I was lucky enough to learn a little about village life in Nepal. I spent two nights there and was truly moved by what I discovered. A world where time almost stands still, families are