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Buddha Jayanti is also known as Buddha Purnima (the day Lord Buddha was born). It is one of the most sacred festivals of Buddhist religion and Nepali people. It is celebrated in remembrance of Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha is the great person who founded Buddhism in this world. This day falls on ... Full story

Anuradha Koirala, the chairperson of Maiti Nepal has been nominated for CNN heroes Award. She has been nominated for her continuous and relentless contribution in the women's and children's issues, particularly in the prevention of trafficking within and from Nepal. With her unique leadership capacity, Maiti Nepal has made significant accomplishment in ... Full story

TIES-The International Eco-tourism Society defines eco-tourism as Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. Eco-tourism has been a globally known catchphrase for a form of responsible tourism in natural areas in theory but yet waits to be implemented properly. Nepal, which collects ... Full story

World record holder Legendary mountaineer Apa Sherpa witnessed water while in South Col route of Everest at an altitude of 8000 meters. Lakpa Dorje Sherpa memorizes quenching his thirst melting the ice even in Everest base camp some years before, but during this year’s expedition, he saw plenty of small lakes around the same spot. Dawa ... Full story

Mani Rimdu, a 19-day series of sacred ceremonies concluding in a public festival lasting for three days is a point of attraction for tourists all over the world. As the feast falls in autumn, the best season to trek in the pristine mountains and Himalayas of Nepal, one can enjoy and experience Mani Rimdu along ... Full story

Filmmaker and comedian, Emo Phillips says: ´Nepal´s one place I want to go back´ ´Fascinated by animals´ ´Nepal is  crazy and wonderful place´ ´Nepalese dirt poor but dressed nicely´ His high-pitched voice and shaggy bangs are as much his trademarks as ... Full story

Tihar—the festival of lights is at the door of every Hindu Nepalese and everyone seems to be preparing to welcome it. Tihar, also known as “Deepawali” or “Yama Panchak” is the second biggest festival of Hindu Nepalese as the most awaited Dashain ends inviting Tihar to reinstate the festive happiness of all Hindu Nepalese. Celebrated ... Full story

Some days ago, I read exhilarating news in a daily newspaper “Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is planning to launch a substantial project to declare Kathmandu Durbar Square (KDS) and Thamel as vehicle restricted areas. Although I am not a tourism entrepreneur or related to hotel industrialist, or a locale, I was very ... Full story

After about 35 minutes of flight from Kathmandu to Lukla on a DHC Twin Otter, the pilot was getting ready for the final approach. We could see through cluttered clouds nothing but hills all around us. Negotiating through several layers of clouds, the pilot cleared a high ridge, immediately banked lefts and started descending steeply. Few of us began praying; some were holding the seat ... Full story

The Yeti, the mystical creature sometimes referred to as the Abominable snowman in western countries, is said to have a body like an Ape, hair as long as that of a yak, roars like a lion and as powerful as Hercules, that lurks in the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet and haunts the locals in dreams if not in reality. The locals believe that ... Full story