Misc

Everything else that is not directly related to Mountains.

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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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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Rato Machindranath and Bhoto Jatra

Rato Machindranath JatraRato Machindranath Jatra, one of the most famous festivals in Nepal is a chariot procession type of festival which was instituted to celebrate the end of a devastating drought during the rule of King Narendra Deva(640-683 A.D). A chariot with an approx. height of 60 feet is constructed at Pulchowk to mark the […]

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Curious case of Great Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal

Holy pilgrimage sites have always been points of great spirituality and salvation. Having holy sites in a state’s jurisdiction enhances its moral superiority, soft power and brings in money to the coffers of the state. Some  of  such  sites  became  so  economically  beneficial,  bloody  wars  have  been fought for control over them. Never ending wars […]

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Places to buy and hire mountain bikes in Kathmandu

The best way to witness the amazing grandeur of Nepal is definitely by walking but mountain biking provides a great new alternative. Although not necessarily new, since mountain biking in Nepal persisted long time ago; the trend of hiring a bike from different shops, cycling with your buddies to a new location once in a […]

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Nepal’s very own ‘Game of Thrones’

Game of Thrones, the most watched and downloaded T.V show today is although fictional and part fantasy, it has the whole world enchanted and right now may actually have a loose but one of the biggest knit of cult followers. Dragons, zombies, bringing the dead back to life, among other flights of fantasies add flavour […]

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12 Varieties of Momo – Have You Tried Them All?

Warning: The following content may trigger an intense desire to consume the momo right away, in short – momo cravings 🙂

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Beyond souvenirs… Smart Shopping Guide to Nepal

Nepal standouts and offers something uniquely practical and also add to the beauty of fashions and lifestyle. Shopping in Nepal can be a blessing in disguise to the shopaholics.

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Ashad 15, The Festival of Ropain and Dahi Chiura

National Paddy Day or ‘Dhan Ropain’ festival is the day to play in the mud, throw mud at each other and sing and dance to the traditional folk songs and of course have yogurt and beaten rice, ‘Dahi Chiura’ and drink a special kind of local drink called ‘Chyang’.

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Local Drinks Of Nepal

The local drinks of Nepal include the popular drinks such as, Chyang, Aila, Tongba, Raksi and Corn and Millet Chyang.

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’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