The effects of global warming on the high Himalayas are becoming more visible by the day and poses great risks to the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Much before it opened its doors to the outside world; much before mountaineers everywhere started coming to climb the highest mountains on earth; Nepal was already gaining fame due to the extraordinary bravery of the Gorkhas.
The National Museum’s Hall of Sculpture is a treasure trove of priceless antiques that provide a window to Nepal’s fascinating history.
It is the fourth most important heritage town in Nepal, after Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. It is also where yo-mari was born.
Maghe Sankranti is one festival that doesn’t have much of a religious significance, unlike most other festivals of Nepal; it’s more a celebration of life!
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.