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, […]
Read MoreGhorepani 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.
Read MoreBy: 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 […]
Read MoreAnnapurna 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 […]
Read MoreBy: 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 […]
Read MoreBy: 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 […]
Read MoreRato 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 […]
Read MoreHoly 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreShe lies there motionless just 24 km due north of Pokhara casting a picturesque shadow over the Fewa lake, seducing every tourist that gazes his/her eyes upon this majestic himal and lifting spirits of locals day in day out with its unavoidable fish-tailed nature sculpted pinnacle (Machhapuchhre translates to fish tail, aptly named because of […]
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