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Issue 216 | November 2019

Where Many Paths Intertwine

It was spring, and the weather was rosy and lovely. A sparrow gently flew in and perched itself on the gajur (spire) of the roof of the traditional...

Things to do this November

Things to do this November

The mercury falling gives way to a set of uniquely Nepali delights that, while most can be enjoyed year-round, are especially satisfying at this time of year. Pick one to...

A Tamang Homestay

A Tamang Homestay

Returning to the bustle of Kathmandu after three weeks in rural Helambu was quite overwhelming. I’d become so accustomed to the sound of silence, interrupted only by the...

Overlook Pokhara

Overlook Pokhara

Have you ever seen a city like this before, having a birds’ eye view of it all for over thirty minutes? In that very moment, soaring into the...

Pan fried pumpkin blossoms and bottle gourd skin fritters

Most people love pumpkins whether green or orange. However, have you ever tried eating pumpkin blossoms, Nepali-style? It’s a delicacy in the southern plains of Nepal and they...

The Joys of Bhogate Sadheko

The Joys of Bhogate Sadheko

It is officially the season of citrus fruits here in Nepal. The country is never short of delicious offerings to please the palate of most fruit lovers with...