Table of Contents

Issue 173 | April 2016

Rebuilding Sankhu

Sankhu, perhaps, suffered the most devastation when the earth shook violently in April 2015. Restoration and rebuilding will undoubtedly be a long term prospect. Located about 17 km...

Restoring  the Self-Created

Restoring the Self-Created

The Swayambhu area was one of the places that sustained the most damages during the earthquake. Luckily, the main Stupa itself was spared. Everyone who visits Swayambhu likes to...

Boudhanath a World unto Itself

Boudhanath a World unto Itself

The great Boudhanath Stupa, too, could not escape the effects of the devastating earthquake in 2015, but thankfully, damages were limited, and these too are undergoing rapid repair and restoration....

Standing Strong!

Standing Strong!

The restoration of a world heritage monument is no small matter; it is also a journey of new discoveries. The one-year anniversary of the tragic incident in Nepal’s history,...

Glorious Endeavor

Glorious Endeavor

A landmark with a glorious history; it was reduced to rubble during the 2015 earthquake; however, determined efforts are on to rebuild it to its original glory. When Kasthamandap...

2nd RSR MTB Challenge

Head down to Riverside Springs Resort this April for some mountain biking action and fun under the sun in the 2nd RSR MTB Challenge organized by Switchback! Acclaimed international DJs...

Journey of a Buddha to Europe

Journey of a Buddha to Europe

The Kwayampaju of Nagbahal was displayed in last month’s Ilhan Samyak; this particular Buddha has a tale to tell like no other Buddha. The Kwayampaju is about...

Hidden treats

Hidden treats

A Delicious Breakfast at an Out-Of-Sight Patan Eatery with no Name. If there is one thing that is certain to pique my interest, it’s when I hear of a...

To Follow or Not to Follow

To Follow or Not to Follow

If you have lived long enough in Nepal to embrace its uniqueness and call it home, you should by now also have gotten accustomed to the little habits Nepalis have...

Piercing with a Purpose

Piercing with a Purpose

Piercings may be a modern day fad among today’s youngsters, but here it is a tradition that carries different meanings among different clans. Iremember the 5-year-old me running out...

Trust the Rope

Trust the Rope

Canyoning can be an excellent way to get your thrills, if you are willing to get out of your comfort zone and be more daring than usual. ...