Table of Contents

Issue 206 | January 2019

Chasing GLOFS in the Nepal Himalaya

Glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF): “As glaciers retreat, lakes commonly form behind the newly exposed terminal moraine. The rapid accumulation of water in these lakes can lead to...

5 things to do in Nepal

5 things to do in Nepal

1. Sari If you’re a woman and are invited somewhere traditional, a sari is the way to go. From cotton to silk to chiffon to fancy embroidery, there’s something...

Entering The Valley of Light

Entering The Valley of Light

Born on the Mediterranean side of the world, Mira Arad was named after her German grandmother, Miriam. After graduating from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design (Jerusalem),...

A Pleasant Day in Bhaktapur

A Pleasant Day in Bhaktapur

A friend was visiting Kathmandu after many, many years, and we decided to take a tour of Bhaktapur. I myself hadn’t been there for quite some time, so the trip...

Unraveling the Mystery called Bhootkhel

Imagine a cemetery on the sidelines of a huge football ground and children actually playing football there. Spooky enough, isn't it? Well the name of the place itself gives away...

Geographical Overtures

Geographical Overtures

“One should try to know everythingof something, and something of everything”—so says Prof. Upendra Man Malla, who did his thesis on “Human Geography of Nepal Valley” a long time ago,...