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Nepali Topi, Mark of the Nepali Man

Nepali Topi, Mark of the Nepali Man

Whether in the cities’ bazaars, or in the countryside’s paddy fields; whether on the trekking routes, or in immigration counters and government offices, the one thing you cannot miss is the sight of the Nepali topi on many heads.

Hidden Gems of Patan

Hidden Gems of Patan

Patan (Lalitpur), the ‘City of the Arts’, is chock-a-block with treasures at every nook and cranny. There are also many fascinating but lesser known places that can pique your curiosity and sense of adventure.

Kathmandu Valley’s Serpentine Culture

Kathmandu Valley’s Serpentine Culture

Kathmandu Valley was once a gigantic lake in which dwelled an innumerable number of serpents. They were uprooted by humans who set about draining the lake to make the valley inhabitable. The serpents became angry…

Kathmandu and its Fascinating Antiques

Kathmandu and its Fascinating Antiques

Kathmandu Valley is often touted as a “living museum” because of the fact that in many places of the valley life continues as centuries before, and antiques abound in every nook and corner of towns and villages