I first heard the popular “Swasthani Vrata Katha” – a devotional text – recited in Sankhu, a village on the outskirts of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, some 25 years ago. The text tells the story, or ...

Swayambhunath — also known as the Monkey Temple, for its holy, furry dwellers that swing from the rosewood trees — is one of the oldest and most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, an ...

A common misconception about research is that it takes place in climate-controlled labs with microscopes, beakers, and Bunsen burners. While that is true for many fields, obtaining geoscience data can ...

Smeared in vermillion powder and covered in garlands, the "Kaji Saheb," the highest post awarded in the royal palace, toured around Nepal's ancient city of Lalitpur, marking the annual festival of ...

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Nepal is a remarkably diverse country that captivates travelers for countless reasons. While many visitors are drawn to the ...