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Kumbha Raj Rai “Heaven is a myth, real is Nepal” is indisputable and popular pithy remarks usually said, heard and commented by numerous adventurers, nature lovers, alpinists, trekkers about  Mt. Everest Base Camp once they have landed in the snow-covered stunning Himalayan region. Trekking through the trails of Mt. Everest…

Karna Bahadur Ghale I have been engaged as a trekking guide for the last over 25 years. Currently, I am the chairperson of the Trekking Guide Association. I have at least five unforgettable incidents of my life to share. I started as a trekking guide since 1990. First incident: Narrow…

Hindu God “Krishna” was born today. So, this day is being observed as Krishanjanmaasthami by Hindus across Nepal. The day is also marked as the victory of good over evil. In other words, it is described as the victory of truth over evil. Hindu epics are galore with the examples…

Rachael L Mclaren I have always wanted to see the mountains in the Himalayas. Never did I imagine that one day my dream would come through. When my son decided to have a break from traveling the world with me, I thought to myself, this is the opportunity that I…

Once you arrive in Nepal for a tour, trekking, expedition, mountaineering or sightseeing, you often meet local Nepali people on the way who might not understand your general talking in English as English is a foreign language for most of the people in Nepal. If you have a good guide…

Just visualize that you are peddling a boat in the serene water across the reflected stunning image of Mt. Machhapuchre in the Fewa Lake of Pokhara city. You feel this moment to be typically different from what is worldly and monotonous affairs. This ecstatic moment gives you something extra and…

By Penelope I am a French tourist flying back to Europe at 2 a.m. I am left with only three rush hours for shopping in Kathmandu. I just returned from five-day hectic trekking to Annapurna base camp and six-day cultural hiking from  Gatlang to Tatopani (Tamang heritage trail). Learnings from…

HB Kham Spectacular, exotic and captivating Janaki temple, situated in the heart of Janakpur (founded in the 18th century) is the core center of Mithila artistry, religious pilgrimage, and cultural tourism. The most revered temple is dedicated to Hindu goddess Sita, who was a consort of Hindu God-lord Rama of…

Betting the risk of life for cliff bee honey hunting is Lamjung’s aboriginal tradition. Every year, honey hunting is practiced in most of the Lamjung’s Gurung population dominant villages. Gurung tribe takes honey hunting as part of their original tradition. For different reasons, this tradition is on the verge of…

Mustang-a hidden kingdom until 1950- abounds in a desert-like mesmerizing landscape with snowy peaks all around to peek at. Scattered human settlement here and there to observe is indeed rare and exotic for a tourist to encounter an adventure for fun and entertainment in this barren land of nudity shrouded…