Tourism

Understanding the Kumari

Source The Kumari or the ‘Living Goddess’ is one of Nepal’s most intriguing cultural and ancestral traditions. If you visit the country, it’s fascinating to witness the unique custom of worshipping a young prepubescent girl. The literal translation of Kumari is ‘virgin,’ but Kumari also derives from the Sanskrit word ‘Kaumarya,’ meaning ‘princess.’ Both Hindus …

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Ghostfalls (Bhoot Jharana)

Source Ghostfalls, located near Chautara, the headquarters of Sindhupalchok, has become a favorite of domestic and foreign tourists these days. Photo: RSS Previous articleHungary airlines to land and take off from GBIA from September Next articleEU positive towards Nepal’s aviation safety Published at Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:53:09 +0000

What to choose: Ghorepani Trek versus the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Source Nepal is known to be one of the world’s best-hiking destinations. Not only do you have access to the mighty Himalayas, but also to numberless  other peaks, routes, and surprising hiking trails. Even the popular regions of Everest and Annapurna feature so many options that you don’t know what you choose unless you’ve done …

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Listikot-Dugunagadhi Mountain Trail Race on November 3

Source 12 October (2022) – The third ‘Listikot-Dugunagadhi Mountain Trail Race’ will be taking place in Sindhupalchowk on coming November 3. The event aims to promote historic and religious importance of Dugunagadhi and Listikot in Sindhupalchowk, according to the organiser Nepali Army.  The 24.5 kilometers race starting from the dry port on the banks of the …

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