The first steps on doing business in Nepal

wooden Buddha statues in Nepal

Doing business in Nepal is easier said than done Nepal is a fantastic country. It’s also mind-crushingly frustrating in many ways. Doing business in Nepal probably tops the list in both senses. One might think doing business in Nepal would be relatively easy. English is the language of choice for business. It has a multicultural society that’s open …

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Nepal Strikes Guide: How to cope with a strike (banda) in Nepal as a tourist

A huge guide for travelers and tourists to Nepal who may not be aware that Nepal is often prone to nationwide strikes that may disrupt their holidays or treks. Packed full of helpful practical information this is a must read before traveling to Nepal as it will help you avoid many problems with the infamous Nepal banda

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Shivaratri in Nepal: festival of Shiva with sadhus, crowds & hashish

Pashupatinath Temple complex

Maha Shivaratri in Nepal Shivaratri is an annual Hindu festival popular in both India and Nepal. Of all the many festivals in Nepal this is probably my favorite for many reasons. The primary being that there not too many tourists around as it’s usually held in the second or third months of the year which is the …

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Possibly the nicest bookseller in the world

Mr Risal from Paradise book shop in Thamel Kathmandu

Secondhand bookshops in Nepal I adore secondhand bookshops. They are a treasure trove of unknown discoveries. Usually they are located in cramped rooms filled up to the ceiling with shelves of not so shiny books. Inhale deeply when you enter a good secondhand book store and the scent you experience is nearly as good as that of opening a book for …

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A Life Less Innocent: Street Children in Kathmandu, Nepal

(Warning: This article about Street Children in Kathmandu contains images & text of an adult/mature nature – If you are easily offended with this reality, please move on) The Street Children in Kathmandu, Nepal Look into a child’s eyes and you are sure to see a sweet innocence that makes us all smile and want …

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Panorama photograph of Mount Everest mountain range

Panorama photograph of Mount Everest mountain range It’s one of those panorama photos that adorns many a trekking agency’s wall in Nepal. For me it was a chance to capture my winter Everest Base Camp trek that nearly never happened. (I highly recommend you view this panorama photograph of Everest base camp from my live site rather than RSS or email as it will fill …

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How to prepare for a trek in Nepal

Preparing for a Trek in Nepal Hindsight is a wonderful thing. What you pack now is not always what you’ll need tomorrow. Throw in something like a trek in Nepal and you’ll suddenly find out that it’s a whole new ball game when in comes to preparation. My maxima culpa when taking on the Everest Base Camp …

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