Overcrowded and Overlooked: The State of Public Transport in Kathmandu
Countless souls from all over the country end up in Kathmandu, in pursuit of a dream. Who would...
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Holy Cow: The Beef Taboo in a Secular Nation
In a nation where cows are the national animal and also revered as gods in Hindu mythology, beef...
Pilgrimage, Politics, and Profit: The Return of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, also called the universe's axis point, is now open for visitors after a five-year...
Asar 15: Rain, Rice, and Dahi Chiura Bliss
Ever wondered what it’s like to dance in the mud, plant rice with your bare hands, and celebrate...
Sithi Nakha: Where Spirituality Meets Water Conservation
Sithi Nakha (सिथि नखः) is a festival of the Newa community specifically dedicated to cleaning water sources, such as wells...
Hike it like a local: Nepal Trekking 101
Where would one find a trekking adventure like the breathtaking Himalayan range for views while walking, savouring some...
Polyandry in Humla: Survival Comes First
What if marriage wasn’t about love but survival? In the isolated Himalayan district of Humla, polyandry—the practice of...
Fasten Your Seatbelts for Lukla’s Daring Descent
The heart-pounding experience is unlike any other as the plane descends towards Lukla Airport, nestled at an elevation...
In the Shadow of Everest: Opening Peaks, Closing Paths
As part of the tourism development plan, the government announced the opening of 57 new mountains for climbing...
Keepers of an Ancient Call: The Pheriwala Jogis
The Pheriwala Jogis were ghostbusters in Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling, India, long before jump scares were a thing...