Among a number of short and pleasant treks in the Annapurna region, none is more fulfilling than the trek to Ghalegaun, a lovely village in the Nepal hills.
The Tamrakars have been working at making various items out of copper for a very long time, and why shouldn’t they? After all, the very word ‘Tamrakar’ means ‘those who give shape to copper’.
A considerable number of men and women have conquered the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest, but it still holds a formidable challenge that calls for grit and courage from climbers everywhere.
Tihar is the most popular festival for many Nepalis, and this is because of the many fun activities that take place during all of its five days.
The weather is changing, and along with it, there’s a definite festive air around the country; yes, some of the country’s biggest festivals are here.
Six months later, the devastating earthquake is becoming a distant memory, and Nepalis are gearing up to bounce back strongly with renewed fervor
Part 3 of “Two Chinese Girls in Kathmandu”
Jin Jin extended her stay in Kathmandu by another 10 days, because in the two months she was here, she found that there was so much more to be discovered. It was a power-packed 10 days, all right!
Going around Kathmandu and Patan with first-time visitors gives you a fresh perspective, as one gets to look at everything, however familiar, through their enthralled eyes.
There are excellent reasons why you should visit Tansen in western Nepal, one of them being to see the biggest karuwa in the world.
The restoration of heritage monuments destroyed or damaged by the April 25 quake is a priority today, and a great challenge.
It is the largest of Bagmati Zone’s eight districts, with plenty of tourism potential; but it’s reeling from heavy quake casualties today.