Year: 2015

Misc

Patan festivals

Patan, a city with narrow and confusing lanes of ancient houses is so rich in cultural heritage that a new tradition or custom seems to hide behind its each corner. It is also known as ‘The City of Fine Arts’ for its ancient and traditional arts, stone and wooden sculptures and statues. Due to the […]

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Misc

Top 4 places to get Yomari in Kathmandu

By: Avinav Bista Every culture has it’s own traditions come the holiday season, with Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza and others dominating our calendars in December. However, there are a few cultural holidays that simply don’t get enough attention, yet are just as fun and historically founded as the rest. In Nepal, around the end of December, […]

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HoneyGuide

An Event to Reveal Secrets of Annapurna

If you have you ever wondered how to get the best and fullest experience from Annapurna Circuit trail, then you should absolutely not miss this event. From the makers of HoneyGuide, comes a presentation on Annapurna Circuit trek that will bring the hidden, exclusive & worthwhile things in your radar.Its no secret in town that […]

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Trekking in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal

Going to trek in Nepal? Before you can enjoy the majestics views of the mountains, you may first have to face some hassles along the journey. Did you know that 40% of trekkers experience some form of Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) while trekking in Nepal?or that 80% of the rain falls in Nepal during June to […]

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Annapurna Region

Short Introduction to Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek

Ghorepani Poonhill trek is the ideal trek for people who have limited time but do not want to compromise on experiencing the full beauty of the Himalayas. Trekking in Nepal usually takes more than a week in the most trail but this trek can be completed in 7 days. Ghorepani, a village in Myagdi district lies in a northern-central part of Nepal. The name Ghorepani was coined in the past when the place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water(pani in Nepali) for their horses(ghora in Nepali). Ghorepani Poonhill trek does not offer only panoramic mountain views but also offers a peek into authentic Gurung culture as well as a chance to experience the beauty of Rhododendron in full bloom.

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Misc

Depicting Life: Erotic Sculptures of Asia

By: Avinav Bista The ability to create and appreciate art is often considered the defining difference between humans and every other living being on this planet. Great works of art transcend time and space allowing us to connect to others in a manner not so easily replicable. And within the broad definition of art and […]

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Annapurna Region

Quick Intro to Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular trekking trails of Nepal and rightly so. Comparatively less duration of the trail(7-9 days if one wishes) coupled with low maximum altitude of 4120 m, unparalleled mountain views, authentic cultural experiences and diverse wildlife leads to Annapurna Base Camp trek being a haven for amateur […]

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Misc

Folklore of Nepal

By: Avinav Bista The appeal of Nepal to the world has always been its lush forests, snow-capped mountains and the calm of a diverse landscape that stretches across the horizon. The traditions, languages and history itself is filled with wondrous anecdotes that invite curiosity and imagination. And like any culture with a rich history, Nepal […]

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Trekking in Nepal

Why you should not trek in Nepal

Nepal is simply and utterly beautiful. The raves of Nepal’s beauty and wildlife are endless and extensive. People plan their trek months in advance but honestly isn't months of planning for an activity which is just exhausting and remotely rewarding a bit futile? We totally understand some people are not like other normal people. Some […]

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Trekking in Nepal

Deadliest Mountains Of Nepal

By: Avinav Bista If one were to ask which is the tallest mountain in Nepal, or rather the whole world, anyone with a general idea about the sport would utter, “Everest”. When asked which is considered the deadliest, you would receive a multitude of answers  and to be fair, each would be correct in some […]

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mountain teaser trees
’Going to the mountains
is going home.’
- John Muir
‘Great things are done when
men and mountains meet.’
- William Blake
‎’There is no such thing as bad weather,
only inappropriate clothing.’
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes