Culture

About Swayambhunath Stupa Do you know the reason behind its name, "The Monkey Temple? "Do you know the meaning of "Swayambhunath?" Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu, is the glory of Kathmandu since the 5th century and a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage. Overlooking Kathmandu valley and offering splendid panoramic views of Kathmandu valley, this site is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. Nestle... Read More

Rich culture and tradition of Nepal is the result of its diverse ethnic groups and communities. The majority of people in Nepal celebrate Dashain, Tihar, Holi, etc. So, the festival of the Himalayan region celebrated by a niche group is overshadowed. Festivals of Himalayas of Nepal are as interesting and amazing as other festivals and this blog highlight the time, region, and anecdotes associated with the festival. Trekking in Nepal will be more fun and enriching if you pl... Read More

How did it start? This October, I did it! I finally checked off the Annapurna Base Camp trek from my wish list. I had for long been planning to take the ABC trek after one of my close friends, had done this trek almost two years back. I booked a solo Annapurna Base Camp Trek, although the cost was a bit more than joining a group, I chose to do a solo trek as my friend told me that trekking solo was more peaceful. The week before traveling to Nepal, I booked the tr... Read More