I travelled alone and for the first time to Nepal in the second half of August 2025 for 14 days. The theme of the trip was to visit the most important places from the spiritual and mystical point of view of the capital Kathmandu and the surrounding valleys, with particular regard to the places related to the arrival and spread of Vajrayana Buddhism.
One of these was to arrive in Halesi, over 200km east of Kathmandu, to visit and meditate in the caves of Maratika and Manjushree. In the search for an agency to organize this part of the trip, I arrived at Nepal Kameleon of Mr. Khatiwada. Of the various contacts, she was the only one to respond clearly and quickly. We agreed easily within a few hours for the Namo Buddha, Yarinak, and Halesi (Maratika) itinerary to be done in 4 days and three nights with a jeep and driver. On the day of my arrival in Kathmandu, I met Mr. Kathiwada, with whom I had a very pleasant and long chat on the main theme of this trip, addressed with much competence on the historical and religious aspects of the great Indo-Tibetan traditions. Departure the next day, and although it was not provided for in the agreements, Mr. Kathiwada, however, accompanied me as a guide for the first day at the stops of Namo Buddha and Yarinak. Excellent experience and perfectly successful throughout its duration.
I thank and strongly recommend this agency in general, but especially for the specific qualification in the enormous spiritual heritage present in Nepal. Before returning, I met again Mr. Kathiwada for a final greeting during which, together with her little daughter, we went to the Teej festival in Thamel Durbar Square on August 26. Again, he was helpful, open, and witty on every subject. A heartfelt thank you and goodbye.