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Naming Sherpa (famous for mountaineering) kids is as easy as figuring out the day of the week, literally and figuratively. Sundays (Nima), Mondays (Dawa), Tuesdays (Mingma), Wednesdays (Lhakpa), Thursdays (Phurba), Fridays (Pasang) and Saturdays (Pemba).
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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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The local drinks of Nepal include the popular drinks such as, Chyang, Aila, Tongba, Raksi and Corn and Millet Chyang.
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Yulin Dog Festival? Ermm...NO! Dogs in Nepal are honoured with garlands of marigold, have tikas put on them and are offered delicious treats.
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Soma is exalted in the Rig Veda, an Indo-Iranian scripture, as a drink that brings immortality and divinity to the drinker. Perhaps taking a cue from this reference, Aldous Huxley in his dystopian novel, Brave New World, uses the word ‘soma’ to refer to a recreational hallucinogen. Utopian or dystopian, the fact remains that psychoactive …
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Rato Macchindranath Temple, is one of the oldest Matsyendranath temples, dating back from the 16th century.
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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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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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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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Everest Base Camp Trek isn't exactly a ‘remote area’ now. Well, maybe in terms of transportation but that was more or less a deliberate attempt. It had to be kept that way as so people could enjoy the tranquility of nature without any disturbance. Other 'development' however was inevitable so that the place could cater …
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"Because it is faster than walking." Nice and Cheeky!! But there is more. If Sherpas followed one of the Abrahamic religions, Khumbila would be Mt Sinai. The mountain is held in such reverence that no one has been allowed to climb it yet. Khumbu has lots of stories of misfortune befalling those who have tried …
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Naming Sherpa (famous for mountaineering) kids is as easy as figuring out the day of the week, literally and figuratively. Sundays (Nima), Mondays (Dawa), Tuesdays (Mingma), Wednesdays (Lhakpa), Thursdays (Phurba), Fridays (Pasang) and Saturdays (Pemba).
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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’.
Published
The local drinks of Nepal include the popular drinks such as, Chyang, Aila, Tongba, Raksi and Corn and Millet Chyang.
Published
Yulin Dog Festival? Ermm...NO! Dogs in Nepal are honoured with garlands of marigold, have tikas put on them and are offered delicious treats.
Published
Soma is exalted in the Rig Veda, an Indo-Iranian scripture, as a drink that brings immortality and divinity to the drinker. Perhaps taking a cue from this reference, Aldous Huxley in his dystopian novel, Brave New World, uses the word ‘soma’ to refer to a recreational hallucinogen. Utopian or dystopian, the fact remains that psychoactive …
Published
Rato Macchindranath Temple, is one of the oldest Matsyendranath temples, dating back from the 16th century.
Published
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.
Published
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 …
Published
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, …
Published
Everest Base Camp Trek isn't exactly a ‘remote area’ now. Well, maybe in terms of transportation but that was more or less a deliberate attempt. It had to be kept that way as so people could enjoy the tranquility of nature without any disturbance. Other 'development' however was inevitable so that the place could cater …
Published
"Because it is faster than walking." Nice and Cheeky!! But there is more. If Sherpas followed one of the Abrahamic religions, Khumbila would be Mt Sinai. The mountain is held in such reverence that no one has been allowed to climb it yet. Khumbu has lots of stories of misfortune befalling those who have tried …
Published