Misc

Everything else that is not directly related to Mountains.

Misc

Khokana, Nepal

Khokana, a traditional and tiny Newari village is situated north of Bungamati in Lalitpur district and is just about 7-8 km far from Kathmandu. This village has its own tradition and culture and also reflects the medieval settlement pattern with a system of drainage and chowks.  The community vastly consists of the Newars who earns […]

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Kirtipur, Nepal

Kirtipur, a city of glory that resides on a hill top southwest of Kathmandu, Nepal encompasses many beautiful vihars, chaityas, temples and age old buildings.

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History and Origin of Machindranath Temple – Lalitpur, Nepal

Rato Macchindranath Temple, is one of the oldest Matsyendranath temples, dating back from the 16th century.

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How Did Pashupatinath Temple Survive the Great Earthquake of Nepal?

Despite the cruel dance of nature in Nepal the age old Pashupatinath still stands strong on the banks of river Bagmati. We take a look at both the scientific and religious beliefs of this holy temple of Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Machindranath Temple of Bungamati, Lalitpur

The concern now is what level of attention, conviction and dedication will be focused at Machindranath temple in Bungamati. Will the art works be done with same old level of dedication and perfection?

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Bisket Jatra In Bhaktapur, Nepal

Festival without mythical stories and rich cultural history are not just possible!! Well, it could be possible but won't have the same classical & historical appeal. Bisket Jatra has significant mythological touch on why it is celebrated since the Lichchhavi era ( 400 A.D- 750A.D) which is observed for nine days. It’s a celebration in […]

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5 Local Places to Enjoy Food & Drinks in Kathmandu

It’s commonly held perception that the best places to experience local foods are places where locals eat. It’s a no-brainer and do not require any elaboration. While the statement will always hold true to a large extent, it a time when so many businesses spend much more resources on marketing than on actual products. So, […]

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Kathmandu Valley then- Toni Hagen’s Photographs

Swiss geologist-turned development guru Toni Hagen first came to Nepal in 1950, traveled 14,000km criss-crossing the country on foot over 12 years, and took thousands of photographs and 16mm film.Among the books Hagen wrote, the multiple editions of Nepal, are still a classic– both as a geography textbook and a sustainable development blueprint for the country.Hagen came to Nepal […]

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Sherpas Won’t Serve as Guide or Porter on Mount Everest Anymore​

Tenzing Norgay Sherpa “We climb mountains so that our children don’t have to." This statement seems to be motivating the Sherpa of Khumbu region but now, recently, they have decided to stop serving as guide or porter to the climbers of Mt. Everest. “It was not easy to decide but we want our late parents’ […]

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A Blog on Getting Around Kathmandu for Independent Travelers

You can’t understand a city without using its transportation system. But just one look at Kathmandu’s system will be enough to convince you that Nepal is going to be one hell of a joy ride. Some people might mistake this excitement for trepidation, but that is normal. Now, days Kathmandu has become a hub for independent […]

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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