The Gadhimai Mela may be a centuries-old tradition, but it has now gained notoriety as the largest sacrificial slaughter of animals in the world.
As expected of world famous shrines, Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath, too, have quite a few interesting stories related to them.
A decade and a half ago, the global demand for Nepali handicraft was such as to make the country proud; the situation has been somewhat stagnant in the last few years.
No matter how little time you have, do not miss visiting Patan Industrial Estate when in Lalitpur; it’s a proper hotbed of artistic splendor.
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.
Nepal was once the only Hindu Kingdom in the world, No more can it be said to be so, however, it is still the world’s leading country for Hindu pilgrimage tours.
An ancient dance/drama with few equals, the many tales enacted during the Kartik Naach by vigorous dancers keep spectators entranced and spellbound for hours at a time.
Bungamati is synonymous with woodcarving, because this ancient Newar village is full of highly skilled woodcarvers. What’s more, they have some interesting festivals, too!
Kathmandu Durbar Square (a.k.a. Hanuman Dhoka) is one of Kathmandu Valley’s most important world heritage monuments, and it is where history and culture abound. Besides, it is as ‘living’ a ‘museum’ as one would find anywhere.
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.
While Nepal is famous as a trekking destination, there are also some shorter hikes, especially around Kathmandu Valley, that are refreshing to the extreme.
Nepalis love spices (masala) and use them to the hilt when conjuring up their delicious cuisine. What’s more, Nepal is also a global leader in production of some spices!