Red Machchhendranath Rath Jatra Festival
There are a number of annual festive events in Nepal which curious travelers enjoy watching each year. The festivals in Nepal are colorful affairs filled with meaning for those who participate in them. One example of this is the Red Machchhendranath Rath Jatra festival.
Features - Editor - 06 August 2007
Losar – Tibetan New Year
Every year certain cultures celebrate the heralding of the New Year according to their own calendars which they have been using for centuries. In Tibet, the New Year is known as ‘Losar’ and it is celebrated for a period of fifteen days. However, Tibet is not the only place where these celebrations are enjoyed. Many people also celebrate Losar in Nepal.
Features - Editor - 30 July 2007
Vipassana Meditation – A Spiritual Experience in Nepal
There are a number of Vipassana Meditation Centers in Nepal and around the world. The courses offered at these Meditation Centers are based on the teachings of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Over the centuries the teaching of Vipassana meditation has been handed down faithfully and is now in the possession of its present teacher, S.N. Goenka.
Features - Editor - 23 July 2007
Namche Bazaar: Where the Trek to Everest Begins
If you plan to climb Mount Everest or visit any of its majestic sister peaks, odds are you'll be paying a visit to Namche Bazaar first. Namche Bazaar is a small but bustling village located on the side of a hill in Nepal's Khumbu region. From Namche Bazaar, a network of roads, trails and hiking paths fan out across the Khumbu region. Trekkers, tourists and travelers in the area know that most any type of supplies can be found in Namche Bazaar, making it an essential stopover whether you're coming into the region or leaving.
Features - Editor - 16 July 2007
Tour the Stunning Makalu Barun National Park
The Makalu Barun National Park is situated in the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts in Nepal. The Nepali National Park was first established in 1992. The Makalu Barun Park takes up 1500 square kilometers and the conservation area covers 830 square kilometers, which totals 2330 square kilometers.
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