“You don’t even know ‘कुवाको भगुता,’ the place I mentioned. You claimed to be in Dhulikhel so many times, and yet you’re unaware of it.” This is what my friend Chandra said a few years ago. One beautiful morning, Chandra gave me a call and said, “Come and pick me up, I’ll show you this …
Hike from Namobuddha to Panauti : Scenic Trek
Hiking has consistently served as a means for us to forge a connection with the natural world, revitalize our spirits, and attain inner serenity. On this occasion, our expedition led us from the sacred terrain of Namobuddha to the picturesque town of Panauti in Nepal. What made this particular trek exceptionally memorable was the presence …
Explore, The UnExplored: Sikles to Kori Trek
In the past decade, people reduced their travel during festivals and failed to make the most of their vacations, thus missing out on valuable travel experiences and memories. Many dedicated excessive time to work, neglecting the vacations they had earned. Some went on vacations but chose to stay at home, while those who traveled reported …
Sapu Mhicha | Hidden Treasure of Newari Cuisine
Sapu Mhicha (सपू म्हिचा) enthusiasts prepare a tasty traditional dish from Nepal, particularly popular among the Newar Community. The dish’s unique and delicious flavor distinguishes it. To create this special treat that you shouldn’t miss when visiting Kathmandu Valley, people stuff buffalo leaf tripe with bone marrow. Sapu Mhicha stands out as a distinct flavor …
Hot Spicy Food at Honacha
“घरमा अली कती पिरो भयो भने करौउने अनी पाटनमा गएर होनाचाको पिरो आलु खादा केही नहुने ?” (If there’s only a bit of spicy food at home, you’ll complain, but when you go to Patan for spiced potatoes, won’t you complain at all?) Honacha is a local restaurant in Lalitpur, Nepal, with a long history …
Discovering the Enchantment of Gosaikunda During the Janai Purnima Festival
Can’t believe! Still feels like a dream. Idea Sparked The Idea of trekking to Gosaikunda came up suddenly in Sujan’s mind while reading a book titled “Himalayan Mountain Cults” at the Library of Kathmandu University (KU). Sujan who is my younger trekking and hiking partner since a couple of years, we both have shared wonderful …
Exploring the Best Newari Local Eateries in Patan
The Newar or Newa communities in Kathmandu Valley have probably developed the richest food culture in Nepal over centuries. Festival (Jatraa) and Feasting (Bhoye) play a central role in Newari culture. Patan (Yala), a beautiful old city on the south side of the Bagmati River, is a great place for trying Newari food. You can …
A Hiking Adventure in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
From Wikipedia Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, established in 2002, is the ninth national park in Nepal. Located in the mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley, it is named after Shivapuri Peak, which stands at an altitude of 2,732 meters (8,963 feet). The park covers an area of 159 km2 (61 sq mi) …
Summer of 23 (Hiking in Nepal)
Ting Tong, I received a message on Facebook Messenger from my Trekking Group. It said, “Hey guys, let’s go for a hike this coming Friday, hai?” It had been over a year since I had embarked on such an adventurous journey, primarily due to prior commitments. The idea of a short hike during the monsoon …
Discovering Bishnudwar: A Family Hike to Bishnumati River’s Source
Flashback Once upon a time, my family and a few cherished friends embarked on a two-day hiking adventure to Chisapani. I had doubts about whether my 6yo daughter enjoyed the hike, but we completed it together. She walked with us for nearly 15 hours over those two days. Hearing her say, “Let’s hike again next …
Siddha Gufa: Nepal’s Biggest Cave Adventure with Rotary
The Rotary Club of Yala organized a family picnic, ‘One Stop at Bandipur,’ in February 2017. The program included a short hike from Bimalnagar to Siddha Gufa and a stay in Bandipur. I am very excited and a bit nervous because I have hardly had conversations with all the members of Yala. I received my …
Panch Pokhari : 9th Highest Altitude Wetland in the World
Nights, we slept in so called tea house somewhere in NOSHYAMPATI (3700m) as the wind whistled outside. The room was furnished with wooden bunk platforms for some 20 people. We are lucky that night, that we found an unoccupied bunk. Food was so horrible even our hungry stomach say no to this. The toilets were …
Bethanchowk : Overnight Camping Experience
The local guy asked, “Can you please cook your food somewhere else?”We responded, “Is there an issue with cooking here?”The local guy didn’t answer and left, leaving all of us puzzled. We continued our work preparing the Nepali stove, “Chulo.” AAGO TAPNU MUDA KO, KURAA SUNNU BUDAA KO (आगो ताप्नु मुदाको कुरा सुन्नु बुदोको) Anirudra …
Google Can’t Satisfy Your Search (Mardi Himal Trek)
To trek is to come face-to-face with nature, the mountains, villages, people and their ways of life. There are all sorts of people, good, kind hearted, funny, sad, crazy and at times a few bad you may encounter while travelling. As Dalai Lama once said “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before”, for …