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• Siliguri Corridor – Linking Nepal and Bangladesh

  The “Chicken’s Neck”, also known as the Siliguri Corridor, is a small area of land that has been the center of a regional controversy in Asia for more than 50 years. First recognized in ...

• Newa Cuisine: The Art of Serving Water Buffalo

  Newa, or Newari cuisine is one of the more distinctive varieties of Nepalese cooking styles. Developed over the course of several centuries by the Newar people of Nepal, Newa cuisine bears a ...

• Mani Rimdu – Vanquishing the Demons

  Based on the Tibetan lunar calendar, the festival of Mani Rimdu in Nepal will commence at the time of the full moon in the middle of October – with the last three days of the festival open to ...

• The Amazing Music of the Traditional Damai Musicians

  The Damai musicians have a long and distinguished history, and are known for their dramatic and rhythmic performances during festivals. It is believed that the name, Damai, is derived from one ...

• Bel Bibaha – Securing a Woman’s Future

  The traditional customs and practices of the Newar community that live in Nepal are often interesting to learn about. Most of their practices and beliefs are things that can never really be ...

• Caste System in Nepal

  The Caste System in Nepal seems to be fading very rapidly, especially with the increase of tourism, contact with other countries and the influence foreigners have on local communities. By ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...