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MAPPING NEPAL MAPPING NEPAL
Like No Other
It was during the heydays of the Panchayati Raj when royalty held sway over the country and the king's men were all powerful.
Kasthamandap Temple : A Centuries-Old Architectural Marvel
omewhere in the distance a bell rings as a woman dressed in a red sari lights a ghee (butter)lamp.
Taleju Temple: A Fitting Tribute to Goddess Taleju Bhawani
Those in search of a Taleju Temple inside the Kathmandu Valley are in luck, for there are
Celebrate Diversity
We have often taken a walk past the famous Krishna Mandir at Patan Durbar Square.
Bajrabarahi Temple
It was an early Saturday morning and I was pre-pared for my trip to Bajrabarahi temple which is located 8 kilometers from Lalitpur and is among the four famous barahi temples in Nepal.
Job Not Done
just north of the historical town of Bhaktapur is the temple complex of Changu Narayan,
An Eye on Rato Matsyendranath
People keep a sharp eye on the Chariot of Rato Matsyendranath as it makes its way
A Faithful Restoration
The walk up the hill to the Swayambhunath caitya from Chhauni is popular amongst locals on this
A Royal Consolation
King Pratap Malla (1641-74) abdicated his throne and proclaimed that his four sons
Ek Cup Chiya: The Story of Tea in Nepal
Years ago, I wrote a piece for a daily about how the question: "Chiya khayo?" or "Have you had your tea?"
Ayurveda Health Home Pokhara
Where are you staying in Pokhara?" asked my seat companion on the Yeti flight from Kathmandu. I told him that
NAGDAHA: A Visit to the Snake Lake
'In the days of yore Lord Shiva used to reside at Nagdaha. The Goddess Bajrabarahi was worried.
Wisdom of The Hills
In November 2009, I was offered an incredible opportunity to work as a volunteer at a remote
Apple Pies and Brandy
Mar stands for hard-working and pha means people. One would indeed have to be hard-working to
Shankhamul
Shankhamul is one of the twelve "most-sacred" confluences in the Kathmandu valley as defined in the numerous chronicles that document the history
Gokarna
As we drive past Boudha and head towards the eastern end of the Kathmandu valley, we come across a lush green forest.
Pharping
As we drive south of the Kathmandu valley, we pass the huge complex of Tribhuvan University on the right,
Lumbini and the Spiritual
Just before his death, the Buddha is said to have said "Be your own light" to his followers gathered for one last teaching.
Exploring Thimi: A Town Steeped inTradition and Heritage
Most tourists that pass through the Kathmandu Valley have likely made a visit to the urban centers of Patan and Bhaktapur. Guidebooks and travel literature are packed with information on these two famous sites, but often overlook a small enclave called Thimi,
Chinlancho
Kirtipur literally means the "city of glory". At the highest point of the eastern end of the
Fast Track
Talk of building a fast track road from the terai into Kathmandu has been going on for ever, it seems.
Karunamaya: Born in a house of demons, the deity continues to be an inspiration for modern day Nepal
As you drive or walk along the Pulchowk- Jawalakhel road in Lalitpur, notice that there is a very large chariot being constructed.
Janakpur: The Epitome of Nepal's Diversity
Only a few centuries ago,Janakpur was its own kingdom,known as Mithila, and today its
A walk on the Valley Rim: Mountain view from Dahachowk
For years I had been planning a walk up the Dahachowk hill.Every time I went down the highway past Thankot,
By the Banks of the Rapti Holiday at Sauraha
''Very good place; quiet, not a lot of tourists, which is nice. Sitting by the riverside was fun. The elephant ride was the most beautiful experience.
As wild as it gets
If it's a true Nepali mountain adventure you're after, then look no further than Jumla. Far-flung and un-spoilt,
Dhulikhel's Living Legend: B.P. Shrestha
Who and what do you know of Dhulikhel? Located 30 km east of Kathmandu
The Allure of the Hills
Fikkal, with its tea estates, brilliant greenery and tranquility is one of the most visited destinations of eastern Nepal, liked by national as well as international tourists alike.
Nagi Gompa
It had been raining heavily as we walked down four kilometers of muddy road within Shivapuri
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