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On 25 September 2006 the wreck of a helicopter that was carrying conservationists was found near the town of Ghunsa, in Nepal. The deaths of these remarkable nature ambassadors hit the entire WWF and Nepal like a sledgehammer. Their dedication to the wildlife and Nepali resources was known throughout the country and their loss was greatly mourned by all who knew them.
Every year climbers face what is to them one of the biggest challenges of their lives - Mount Everest. The feared and loved mountain has been the stage for many tragedies, victories and stories of survival. Just as the climbers battle the mountain, many ordinary people face another type of mountain in their daily lives -cancer. This year, the magnificent mountain will stand as a symbol in the fight against Cancer. It will be the gracious host to the Everest Rocks concert charity event.
The festival of Maghe Sankranti is held throughout Nepal in mid-January each year. This is the beginning of the holy month of Magh, and Maghe Sankranti is believed to bring an end to the preceding ill-omened month of Poush, during which all religious ceremonies are forbidden. This festival also marks the coming of warmer weather and longer days, therefore adherents look forward to better days of health and good fortune.
Maratika (also known as Haleshi) is situated in the Khotang district of east Nepal. The caves of Maratika are a well respected pilgrimage destination for followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
The artists at the Dharmapala Thangka Centre located in the busy city of Kathmandu, Nepal, have been creating high-quality, authentic thangkas for more than twenty years. Closely adhering to traditional thangka painting customs and supervised by lamas of the Nyingma order, these artists are widely recognized as being masters of this ancient, sacred tradition.
Some visitors to Nepal have commented that every other day is a festival and every other structure is a holy shrine. This observation in not far from the truth, as festivals, both national and religious, form an indispensable part of Nepalese life and are well supported by the community. Festivals offer visitors the opportunity to have fun, but more than that, they offer valuable insight into various cultural aspects of the lives of the inhabitants of Nepal. Religious festivals are held according to the lunar calendar and national holidays are held on fixed dates. No matter what time of the year visitors decide to tour Nepal, they will be sure to catch at least one special festival event.
The “Chicken’s Neck”, also known as the Siliguri Corridor, is a small area of land that has been the center of a regional controversy in Asia for more than 50 years. First recognized in 1947, the Siliguri Corridor is located in a region between India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Newa, or Newari cuisine is one of the more distinctive varieties of Nepalese cooking styles. Developed over the course of several centuries by the Newar people of Nepal, Newa cuisine bears a number of differences from other, more typical Nepali menus. The main feature of Newari cuisine is the abundance of non-vegetarian dishes.
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