Standing at a height of 5,718 meters, and surrounded by a number of magnificent peaks, including Lantang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and Langtang II, Lord Baden-Powel Peak was named after the founder of the International Scouts Movement, Lord Robert Stephenson…
Air Asia to operate direct KL-KTM flight
Air Asia based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is all set to operate direct flight in Kuala Lumpur -Kathmandu route from the first week of June. Air Asia is known as a low-cost airline which is all set to operate direct flight to Kathmandu as most of the necessary preparation is in the final stage, according [...]
Nepals Main Tourist Attractions and Activities
So what are Nepal’s Famous Tourist attraction? Nepal is made up of beautiful landscapes and also rich in history and culture. In Nepal, you can view some of the most interesting and beautiful buildings and places. Seriously, you won’t know how beautiful Nepal is until you read this article and view photos of Nepal’s famous tourist attractions…
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is at least around one thousand years old. The city has grown and is growing even today.
Your Gateway to the Himalaya Kingdom of Nepal, Kathmandu is the heart of the nation where one can experience everything from the last word in luxury to the lost civilizations of the medieval world.
Trekking Dhaulagiri Circuit
Well-equipped and fully self-sufficient parties can do the circuit of the Dhaulagiri massif. The minimum time that should be allowed for this itinerary is 18 days, Pokhara to Pokhara, but a few extra days should be added to allow for side trips or delays caused by bad weather. The route crosses two high passes which lie in remote country far removed from any outside assistance.
Parbat festival attracts 200,000 visitors
The 3rd Parbat Festival that kicked off on February 28 attracted more than 200,000 visitors and did transaction worth over Rs 20 million. The nine-day long festival was organised with the aim to promote tourism, local businesses and industries of Dhaulagiri zone at Kushma Bazaar. The festival was conducted with the investment of over Rs. [...]
April 27th, 2012
Nepali Film Makes International Impression
Nepali filmmaker Deepak Rauniyar is intent on telling stories based on authentic situations and experiences of the people of his homeland. His first feature film, entitled Highway, was selected for the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival, proving t…
April 13th, 2012
Aviation in Nepal – Overcoming Obstacles
When aviation in Nepal started in the 1950s, training as a pilot was reserved exclusively for men, and while women have proven to be competent pilots in many countries around the world, change in Nepal has been relatively slow in this regard. Of the 20…
March 30th, 2012
Visit Some of Nepal’s Revered Pilgrimage Sites
With hundreds of ancient temples and many religious festivals, Nepal attracts thousands of pilgrims each year, and religious tours offer travelers the opportunity to gain insight into the religious and cultural practices of this fascinating mountainous…
March 16th, 2012
Nepal’s Clouded Leopard
Found in Southeast Asian countries, including northeast India, Bangladesh and Nepal, as well as in the eastern Himalayas, parts of China and western Malaysia, clouded leopards have been classified as vulnerable by IUCN since 2008. The International…
March 2nd, 2012
Ashok Binayak – A Tribute to the Remover of Obstacles
Dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesha, the shrine of Ashok Binayak is one of the most visited religious sites in the complex of structures known as Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. With its intricate decoration, raised position and dark pin…
February 17th, 2012
Nepali Man Hopes for Guinness World Record
Since 1954 the Guinness World Records has been documenting a host of interesting facts about people from all around the globe, and has come to be viewed as an authority on who sets the world record in some really bizarre categories. Some are record…
February 2nd, 2012
Pema Namding Monastery in Kharikhola
Opened in April 2008, the Pema Namding Monastery stands as testimony to the strong yearning of the residents of Kharikhola to have their own monastery. The project of building the Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist monastery in this remote village in the Solu Kh…
January 20th, 2012
Kalidas Shrestha – Dedicated Nepali Artist
Nepalese sculptor, artist and social activist, Kalidas Shrestha, has done much to bring art to the ordinary people of Nepal, while at the same time encouraging local artists to express themselves. In 1960, he began organizing art exhibitions to ach…
January 6th, 2012
Chepang People of Nepal
The Chepang indigenous ethnic group resides in the secluded districts of Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha and Makwanpur in Nepal. Certain tour operators offer trails that include visits to the villages inhabited by Chepangs, combining natural wonders with …
