Beautiful time of the year!

Himalyan Buddhist Art

When you travel to Kathmandu, Nepal, check out Himalayan Buddhist Art Thangka Prints in any downtown shops - especially interesting are those presented by Shiva Oriental Publication.

Travel to Kathmandu - Cheap

The weather is perfect in Kathmandu right now. 

Travel to Kathmandu via Royal Nepal Airlines

Before the monsoons set in, travel to Kathmandu, Nepal.  http://www.WeGo.com/

Pick up a "Folk Tales from the Kingdom of Nepal" by Kesar Lall and read to relax when you're not touring this ancient city of temples.

On the way to the Khumbu Glacier

There are many mountaineering and trekking companies in the city of Kathmandu.  The porters are generally Thamang who assist the caravan that starts in Kathmandu to the Khumbu Glacier.  Interestingly, the Thamangs are neither Indian nor Mongoloid.   The Thamangs are a charming and friendly people.  The heavy loads are then transfered by the Sherpas who continue on the trek.