October 18–19, 2026
On the morning of October 18, we flew from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. Since the tour company had no activities planned for the day, we hoped to visit the Narayanhiti Palace Museum, the former royal residence where Nepal’s tragic royal massacre took place in 2001. During that incident, King Birendra and several members of the royal family were killed, reportedly by Crown Prince Dipendra.
According to Google, the museum were supposed to be open. However, October 18 was a public holiday, and we soon discovered that it was closed.
With our hotel check-in time set for 1:00 p.m., we had little choice but to wait in the lobby until our room was ready. After settling in, we went out for Korean barbecue, which turned out to be surprisingly good—a welcome change after so many days of trekking meals.
That evening, we visited the tour company’s office, where we received our certificates of completion for the Annapurna Base Camp trek. It was a nice way to recognize our achievement after eight challenging days in the mountains. Afterward, the company hosted a farewell dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant, giving everyone one last opportunity to gather and celebrate the journey.
The following morning, we decided to give Narayanhiti Palace Museum another try. Unfortunately, it was still closed, with no explanation posted at the entrance. We found it rather puzzling, especially since online information suggested it should have been open.
Instead, we spent some time relaxing at Himalayan Java Coffee, which offered a lovely view of the palace. After enjoying a quiet moment over coffee, we wandered through the bustling streets, soaking up the lively festive atmosphere before beginning our journey home.
That afternoon, we flew from Kathmandu to Kunming, China, where we spent the night before catching another flight to Shanghai the following day.
And just like that, our Nepal adventure came to an end. From exploring Kathmandu’s historic temples and palaces to trekking through the breathtaking Himalayas and finally reaching Annapurna Base Camp, the journey had been filled with challenges, discoveries, and unforgettable memories. Most importantly, we returned safely, grateful for the experience and for the wonderful people who had shared it with us.
2026年10月18日至19日
10月18日上午，我们从博卡拉乘飞机返回加德满都。由于旅行公司当天没有安排活动，我们原本计划参观纳拉扬希蒂王宫博物馆。纳拉扬希蒂王宫博物馆曾是尼泊尔王室的住所，2001年尼泊尔王室惨案就发生在那里。在那场悲剧中，国王比兰德拉和几位王室成员遇害，据报道，凶手是王储迪彭德拉。
根据谷歌上的信息，这两座博物馆当天都应该开放。然而，10月18日是公共假日，我们很快发现博物馆都没有开门。
由于酒店要到下午1点才能办理入住，我们别无选择，只能在大堂里等候，直到房间准备好。安顿下来后，我们出去吃了韩式烤肉。没想到味道相当不错，在连续多日吃徒步餐之后，这顿饭让人感到格外满足。
那天晚上，我们前往旅行公司的办公室，领取了完成安纳普尔纳大本营徒步的证书。随后，旅行公司在一家地中海餐厅安排了告别晚宴，让大家有机会再次聚在一起，为这段旅程庆祝，也好好道别。
第二天早上，我们决定再次前往纳拉扬希蒂王宫博物馆。然而，博物馆仍然没有开放，入口处也没有张贴任何解释。我们觉得十分困惑，尤其是网上的信息显示它本应开门。
于是，我们改去喜马拉雅爪哇咖啡馆休息了一会儿。那里可以欣赏到宫殿的美景。在喝咖啡和小息后，我们漫步在熙熙攘攘的街道上，感受着热闹的节日氛围，随后踏上了回家的旅程。
那天下午，我们从加德满都飞往中国昆明，在那里住了一晚，第二天再搭乘航班前往上海。
就这样，我们的尼泊尔之旅结束了。从探索加德满都历史悠久的寺庙和宫殿，到徒步穿越壮丽的喜马拉雅山脉，再到最终抵达安纳普尔纳大本营，这一路充满了挑战、发现和难忘的回忆。最重要的是，我们平安归来，也为这段经历以及一路上相伴的美好伙伴们心怀感激。