Savoring Spirituality in Kathmandu
The sheltering canopy of Buddhism in Nepal becomes apparent with a few visits to monasteries scattered across the Kathmandu valley; indeed, you can immerse yourself in local handicraft stores… [more]
Accessible, Acceptable White Water Rafting: Nepal Style !
Legend has it that the powerful Hindu god Shiva drove his trident (Trishuli) into the ground, thus creating three springs from which the river Trushuli flows. Named after Shiva's trident, this bordering… [more]
Do you know the way to Kathmandu ?
You almost have to be a detective to follow clues and tips to find a manageable route to the eclectic environs of the Kathmandu Valley and the myriad sites that compel people from around the world to visit! My… [more]
Savoring Spirituality in Kathmandu
Published on January 22, 2012
By
Pradeip Rai
The sheltering canopy of Buddhism in Nepal becomes apparent with a few visits to monasteries scattered across the Kathmandu valley; indeed, you can immerse yourself in local handicraft stores selling Buddhist artifacts too. But a mon......
Accessible, Acceptable White Water Rafting: Nepal Style !
Published on November 27, 2011
By
Lawrence Brown
Legend has it that the powerful Hindu god Shiva drove his trident (Trishuli) into the ground, thus creating three springs from which the river Trushuli flows. Named after Shiva's trident, this bordering river between Tibet and Nepal is the......
Do you know the way to Kathmandu ?
Published on November 9, 2011
By
Lawrence Brown
You almost have to be a detective to follow clues and tips to find a manageable route to the eclectic environs of the Kathmandu Valley and the myriad sites that compel people from around the world to visit! My location on the west c......
You gotta ride an Elephant !
Published on September 28, 2011
By
Lawrence Brown
With those words echoing in my ears it was with some trepidation that I found myself heading for Chitwan National Park some 5 hours drive away from Kathmandu. The park, 932 square kilometers of preserve, is hemmed in between the Narayani an......
Kasthamandap’s Journey Through History
Published on September 20, 2011
By
Pradeip Rai
Towards the south-west of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, at dawn, the entire settlement of the Gods enjoys a perfect glow of grandeur. The sunbeams dance and dart from the draped gilded bronze pinnacles to the carvings on wood, from the carvi......
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