Accidental Tourist
Reaching 28,028 feet above
the far western Tibetan pla-
teau, Mount Kailas touches
the heavens like a jewel from a sea of sand and rock, assured in ....read moreby: Lone Morch Schneider
Seven Wonders Of Nepali Hinterland
Nepal's monuments and temples are photogenic, but lose their importance not because they aren't restored, but from public disregard. Kishor Kayastha's photos say it all.....read moretext by: Amendra Pokharel
Photos by Kishor Kayastha
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5 May 2008
Mata Tirtha Puja (Mothers Day)
Mata Tritha Puja is a day when one shows appreciation and gratitude to his/her mother for her unconditional love and undying support. Children who live separately visit their mothers with gifts and delicacies on this day. Those who don't have a mother pay obeisance to Mata Tirtha, which is a sacred site of pilgrimage and holy bathing, which lies six miles south-west of central Katmandu.
9-24 May 2008
Transformations by Red Buddha Folk Art
An exhibition showcasing contemporary doors and windows, pillars and screens, cabinets and seaters, panels and accessories at Imago Dei Cafe, Naag Pokhari, Naxal. (Call 4442512 for details)
25 MAY 2008
Chinese cooking
For household staff Participants will be able to cook the following items.
1. Shrimp in tomato chilli sauce
2. Chicken and bean curd salad with peanuts
3. Spiced diced pork
4. Sweet and sour vegetables
5. Sesame chicken
One day course, 1-5 pm
Fee: Rs. 1,000/-
29 JUNE 2008
Indian Cooking
For household staff Participants will be able to cook the following items.
1. Toondoori chicken
2. Vegetable korma
3. Paneer masala curry
4. Vegetable biriyani
5. Stuffed bitter gourds (bharma karella)
One day course, 1-5 pm
Fee: Rs. 1,000/-
::Living In Nepal::
Thamel House
It gets frustrating to be in Thamel
if one wishes to have a taste of
Nepalese culture. No doubt, Nepali
art hangs everywhere on the streets. We have to shield our eyes from the gleam of metallic artifacts and khukris in the display cabinets. And it is almost impossible to shut out the rhythmic
religious music played in stores .....read more
On Belay Climbing gear and safety
When Chandra Ale,
founder and director
of Initiative Outdoor,
offered to give us a first hand demonstration of the gear used in mountaineering, we instantly agreed to join him at the climbing site on Nagarjun Hill in Balaju. "It's safer and easier climbing than walking .....read more
Run of the Rapids
Trying to listen to the guide's
safety briefing was proving dif-
ficult, with the sound of my
heart pounding furiously in my ear. After collecting our equipment, we gingerly climbed into our transport and cast off from the entry point, not knowing what lay before us. Meeting with the first obstacle, we stretched to hear our instructor's command. .....read more
About Mount Everest
Everest, Chomolungma, Sagarmatha are a few of the names given to the King of Mountains. Where did 'Everest' come from, and what's in a name? Read on...read moreby: Don Messerschmidt
6 May 2008
Rato Machhendranath Jatra Commences
The festival of Rato Machhendranath commences on this day with much fanfare in Patan. On this day the idol of Machhendranath is placed on the chariot and devotees gather to worship the deity. The chariot gets towed towards its destination for a month starting from the 9th May.
20 May 2008
Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Buddha)
Buddha Jayanti is celebrated with much enthusiasm throughout the Kingdom. Followers of Buddhism celebrate the day to commemorate the birth, attainment of knowledge and the death of Lord Buddha. Buddhists offer prayers and worship in all the major shrines such as Swayambhu and Boudhanath.
Nutrition Education
This course is prepared for your cook to learn the importance of nutritious food and a balanced diet. We will explain to them the sources of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and water and why they are important for daily life. The course will be conducted in Nepali and some technical words will be in English. Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 1,000
Tantric Dance of Nepal presented by Kalamandapa
(The God Dance of Kathmandu Valley) Every Tuesday At 7:00 pm. At Hotel Vajra, Tel: 4271545. Every Saturday At 11:00 am. At Patan Museum, Tel: 5531938 / 5521492. Ticket: Foreigners: Rs.400/- SAARC: Rs.300/- & Nepali:Rs.150.
Clasical Vocal & Instrumental Music Concert presented by Soul Music Group
Every Friday At 6:30 to 8:30 pm. At Hotel Vajra, Tel: 4271545. Ticket: Rs.400/-
Tashi Tenzing
Tashi, grandson of the Tenzing
Norgey Sherpa who accompa-
nied Edmund Hillary to the
summit of Mt Everest, does not exude the sophistication that one expects to come from someone born with the Tenzing tag. His demeanor is very much similar to a common Sherpa: welcoming, friendly and forthright. ...read more
Alpine Area Conservation
If you've trekked in the Himalayas
above 13,000 feet (4000m plus),
you've reached the Alpine Zon,
between the upper treeline and
permanent snowline. Trekkers to Mt Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake and other destinations in the high valleys of Nepal's Khumbu region have been there. The alpine ecosystem . ...read more
Eco Everest Expedition
The Eco Everest Expedition flagged off at
Everest Base Camp on 18th April after a traditional Buddhist prayer and handing over of the ICIMOD Silver Jubilee flag to Dawa Steven Sherpa by Dr Schild, the Director General of ICIMOD. The launch of the expedition was followed by the opening of the photo exhibition titled '50 Years of Change and the ICIMOD Information Centre . ...read more
