Festivals & culture
Temples, Newari food, and the festivals worth planning a whole trip around — with the etiquette to do it right.
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7 min readRohit Paudel: Nepal Cricket Captain and Batter Profile
A factual profile of Rohit Paudel, Nepal cricket captain and top-order batter, covering his record-breaking career, milestones and ODI achievements.
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6 min readSandeep Lamichhane: Nepal's Record-Breaking Leg-Spinner
Sandeep Lamichhane profile: the Nepal leg-spinner's records, IPL and global franchise career, and milestones, in a factual, source-backed overview.
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7 min readSanu Sherpa: First to Climb All 14 Peaks Twice
Who is Sanu Sherpa? The Nepali guide who became the first person to summit all 14 eight-thousanders twice — his story, records and what it means.
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7 min readSel Roti — Nepal's Festive Rice Doughnut Explained
What sel roti is, why it appears at Tihar and Dashain, how the fermented rice batter is fried into golden rings, and how to make it. A traveler's guide.
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7 min readSherpa Documentary: The Films That Tell Their Story
A guide to the best Sherpa documentary films, from Peedom's 'Sherpa' to Netflix's 'Mountain Queen' — what they cover, the real history, and where to watch.
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8 min readSherpa People: Who They Are, Culture & History
Who are the Sherpa people? A respectful guide to Sherpa culture, history, Buddhist faith, festivals and their legendary place in Himalayan mountaineering.
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9 min readSquat Toilets in Nepal: A Practical Guide for Visitors
How squat toilets in Nepal work, what to carry, left-hand etiquette, and hygiene tips for teahouse trekking and city travel. A calm, no-panic guide.
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8 min readStreet Food Kathmandu: A Tourist's Guide to What to Eat
A traveler's guide to street food in Kathmandu — momo, chatamari, sekuwa, sel roti and where to eat them safely in Asan, Indra Chowk and Thamel.
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6 min readTamang People: Culture of Langtang and the Central Hills
A respectful guide to the Tamang people of Nepal — their Langtang homeland, language, Buddhism, Sonam Lhosar, Damphu music and the Tamang Heritage Trail.
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9 min readTeej Festival Nepal: Red Saris, Fasting, and Dance
Teej festival in Nepal explained for travelers — the three days, the red saris, the nirjala fast, the dancing at Pashupatinath, and how it is changing.
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8 min readTemple Rules in Nepal: A Site-by-Site Guide
Temple rules in Nepal vary by site. What changes between a Hindu temple, a Buddhist stupa, a monastery and the cremation ghats — and why.
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8 min readTenzing Norgay: The Sherpa Who Stood on Everest
Who was Tenzing Norgay? A clear, respectful guide to the Sherpa mountaineer who first summited Everest in 1953, his life, legacy and where to follow his trail.
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8 min readThakali People and Thakali Cuisine of Mustang, Nepal
Who the Thakali people of Mustang are, and why the Thakali thali became Nepal's most refined dal bhat. A guide to a Himalayan culture and cuisine.
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8 min readThukpa — Himalayan Noodle Soup Explained for Travelers
What thukpa is, where the Himalayan noodle soup comes from, the types like thenthuk to know, where to eat it in Nepal, and an easy recipe to make at home.
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10 min readTibetan Buddhism in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide
Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal explained for travelers — its four schools, the Boudhanath diaspora, Himalayan gompas, festivals and how to visit respectfully.
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8 min readTihar Dates 2026: The Five Days, Day by Day
Tihar dates 2026 fall November 7-11. A clear, day-by-day guide to Kaag Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Bhai Tika and what shifts for travelers in Nepal.
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9 min readThe Tihar Festival Explained — Meaning and Five Days
What is the Tihar festival? A clear guide to the meaning, mythology, and five days of rituals behind Nepal's festival of lights, animals, and siblings.
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8 min readTiji Festival Upper Mustang — Lo Manthang's Sacred Dance
The Tiji festival in Upper Mustang is a three-day masked dance of good over evil in walled Lo Manthang. What it means and how to attend the May rites.
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8 min readUNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal: Full Guide
Nepal has four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, Sagarmatha and Chitwan. Here is what each one is and how to visit.
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9 min readVegan Nepal: A Plant-Based Traveler's Guide
How to eat vegan in Nepal — naturally plant-based dishes, hidden ghee and dairy, vegan restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and trekking tips.
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7 min readVegetarian Food in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide
A practical guide to vegetarian food in Nepal — dal bhat, veg momo, gundruk and more, plus how to order vegetarian or vegan and stay fed while trekking.
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9 min readVipassana Nepal: The 10-Day Course & How It Works
A practical guide to Vipassana in Nepal — Dhamma Shringa near Kathmandu, the centres nationwide, the silent 10-day course, the rules and how to apply.
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8 min readWellness Retreat Nepal: How to Choose & Plan One
A practical wellness retreat Nepal guide: retreat types, what is included, how to pick a reputable centre, a sample week, costs and the best seasons.
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8 min readWhat to Eat in Nepal — 15 Foods to Try (Traveler's Guide)
What to eat in Nepal: dal bhat, momos, Newari feasts, noodle soups, sweets, and street snacks every traveler and trekker should try, plus ordering tips.
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