Out of the bag A new predator in Nepal
The discovery of the Pallas’s cat in the Annapurna Conservation Area might be related to climate change but, at the same time, some experts believe it could actually be an...
Issue 151 | June 2014
Living on thin air, the Himalayan Rescue Association and its volunteer doctors have saved numerous lives, while risking their own. Past its 40th year, the HRA’s journey encapsulates numerous tales...
The discovery of the Pallas’s cat in the Annapurna Conservation Area might be related to climate change but, at the same time, some experts believe it could actually be an...
One of the closest towns from Kathmandu often feels like one of the farthest. Like all peaceful places, Dhulikhel, especially at night, creates the effect of being...
Dr. Harshvanti Bisht's passion for the peaks is undying. After being among the first women to summit the Nanda Devi in India, besides being part of an Everest expedition, Bisht...
For Tej Muni Bajracharya and many residents of Bubahal in Patan, the evenings of the month that follows Dashain are bhajan nights; as are the evenings when the Gunla procession...
The Living Goddess: A Journey into the Heart of Kathmandu By Isabella Tree It must be a rare thing for the meeting of two pairs of eyes to result...
Bright and colorful felt products are a big part of the craft industry in Nepal. Wander along any street in Thamel and you’ll probably see at...
What’s for breakfast? In 1966, Regon Unsoeld and I, with our friend Terry Bech and my Tibetan mastiff dog ‘Amjo’, trekked from Pokhara (before roads) north to Thak Khola in...
Backstreet Academy provides crash courses for individuals interested in learning about Nepal’s various crafts. Mask carving, momo making, and even the art of massage are all on offer. ...