Bhutan is a small country tucked high up in the Himalayas with unmatched natural beauty and unique Buddhist culture and traditions. Bhutan is the only Buddhist Kingdom in the world. Here Mahayana Buddhism is practiced and is the official religion of Bhutan. Bhutan is considered…
There are lots of things to do in Kathmandu Nepal from cultural sightseeing to day hikes, mountain flights, mountain biking, bungee jumping, food tour, shopping, rafting, helicopter tours, massage & spa, yoga, walking tour, cooking classes, sunrise tour; the choices are abundant. Probably the most…
With over 25 million Nepal’s population about 80 percent of the population are Hindu. The rest of the remaining percentage is around 10 percent are Buddhist, 4.5 percent Muslim, and only 1.5 percent Christian. But still, Christmas is being celebrated in urban areas like Kathmandu,…
Nepal is one of the best travel destinations in the world. It’s the land of the Himalayas and also the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Nepal is the 19th best tourism destination out of 25 world’s best tourism ranked by Lonely Planet. The highest mountain in…
Nepal is one of the popular tourist destinations in South Asia which has abundant natural beauty coupled up with the world’s tallest mountain series ‘the Himalayas’ with Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak. The cultural heritage of Nepal lists as UNESCO World Heritage Sites with…
Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, the Teej festival is celebrated for well-being of spouse and children and purification of ones body and soul. The Teej festival is a three-day-long celebration that combines sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting….
UNESCO has voted not to put Kathmandu Valley’s World Heritage Sites on its “in Danger List”, bringing a sense of relief to country’s business and tourism operators. The United Nations Heritage body made the decision during the 39th session of its World Heritage Committee in…
The National Paddy Day will be observed across the country on Tuesday, by planting rice seedlings. The Day, observed on the 15th of the Nepali month of Asar, marks the official beginning of paddy plantation. The United Nations had declared to celebrate the year 1966…
The government has reopened most of the cultural heritage sites that were damaged by the earthquake of April 25 in its efforts to lure back foreign tourists to the country. Six of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites closed after the quakes have reopened from…
A 16-member team of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) recently explored a new trekking route in Badi Malika area in the far-western region. The team, which was led by Tilak Thapa Magar — joint treasurer of TAAN, started exploration on August 4 and returned…
