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Dashain Dashain  is the greatest festival of Nepal Hindus. Like other festivals, it is also based on the lunar clendar and falls in the months of Aswin or Kartik. Dashain is observed for 15 days from the new moon day (Ghatasthapana) to the full moon day (Kojagrat Purnima). It is a festival of great delight, enthusiasm and rapture. The time of Dashain is very fine. The weather is fair and mild. There is no more mud or dust. Farmers are getting relief from their tiring season of plantations and weddings. Schools, colleges, factories and offices remain close. Fair and pleasant weather, ripening and rustling crops, busy roads and paths, crowded shops, speedy renovations and cleanliness of roads, temples, taps, etc., and decorations all indicate the arrival of the greatest festival. Dashain celebrates the inevitable victory of virtune over vice, of truth over untruth and of justice over injustice. The goddess Durga known as the goddess of victory is worshipped with gr...

Heading to Nepal? Everyone needs a visa (except Indian nationals), but luckily it’s an easy process. Here’s the latest information on obtaining a tourist visa and how it works for visa-on-arrival. Obtaining A Tourist Visa The easiest way to get a tourist visa for Nepal is by applying on your arrival, but you can also apply in advance. Here are the three current ways to obtain your Nepal visa: Apply upon your arrival at Kathmandu’s international airport (TIA); At any of the land border crossings open to foreigners (each has an Immigration office); Or apply at one of Nepal’s foreign consulates from abroad, in advance. Price & Duration There are three options for the length of a tourist visa (for nationals of SAARC countries, the first 30 days is free): 15 days - $25 USD 30 days - $40 USD 90 days - $100 USD Multiple-entry - $20 USD (useful if going back-and-forth between Tibet/India) Visa-On-Arrival You’ll find visa application forms in ...

The traditional festival, Indrajatra, is being observed by worshipping the God of rains and good harvest, Indra. It is celebrated especially in the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Dhulikhel and Dolakha. The eight-day long festival falls on the Bhadra shukla chaturdashi as per Nepali calendar.  A sacred wooden pole called Lingo with flags on its top, known as ‘Indradhowjotthan' is erected at Hanuman Dhoka, which marks the beginning of the festival. Different cultural dances including Bhakkunach, Mahakalinach, Lakhenach, Dasavatarnach and Pulukisinach are performed. On the occasion, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari today reached the Basantapur Durbar area and attended the celebration of festival by worshiping the Living Goddess, Kumari. She offered puja to Lord Ganesh and Lord Bhairav and also received prasad from the priest. The ceremony was also attended by Acting Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Speaker, chiefs of the constitutional bodies, securit...

One of the most interesting feature for photographers is the introduction of two cameras on the new Iphone 7 plus launched last evening. Other than the standard camera with the 28 mm F 1.8 wide angle lens, Apple has also introduced a second camera with a  short telephoto lens 56 mm which would be useful for portraits, throwing the background out of focus etc. Despite the fact that phone cameras would usually lag behind their larger counterparts there is a lot to recommend in Apple's new offerings. The sensor is now 12 MP with an intelligent image processor - there is also RAW capability using Adobe's DNG format which can be processed in Lightroom. The camera is also capable of 4K video recording. Other plus points are extended battery life which has always been an issue with Iphones as compared to the competition. It would be interesting to see how many users upgrade to the 7plus - I am sure many photographers will be interested. 

Langtang one of the most affected by 25 April 2015 earthquake where main settlement Langtang was totally swept away by killing more than 400 people. It's already one and half year past since last earthquake. After earthquake lots of things happen with Langtangpas. Finally almost all people are able to return back to Langtang valley again. Rebuild finished at certain places and ready to serve for tourists as well. #Rimche two hotels are finished rebuild and ready for welcoming guest. #Lama hotel six hotels are rebuild and ready for welcoming guest. #Riverside one hotel finished rebuild #Woodland finished rebuild #Ghora Tabela near army post one hotel finished rebuild and ready for welcoming guest. #Thankshyap four hotels are rebuild and ready to serve for guest. #Gumba Kangtanshah four tea house rebuild and ready to serve. #Langtang Village ten hotels finished rebuild and ready to serve. Now Langtang village have capacity of 60 tourists. ...

Teej is the fasting festival for women. It takes place in August or early September. The festival is a three-day long celebration that combines sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting. Through this religious fasting, hindu women pray for marital bliss, well being of their spouse and children and purification of their own body and soul. Traditionally, the ritual of Teej is obligatory for all Hindu married women and girls who have reached puberty. Exception is made for the ones who are ill or physically unfit. In such circumstances a priest performs the rites. According to the holy books, the Goddess Parbati fasted and prayed fervently for the great Lord Shiva to become her spouse. Touched by her devotion, he took her for his wife. Goddess Parbati, in gratitude sent her emissary to preach and disseminate this religious fasting among mortal women, promising prosperity and longevity with their family. Thus was born the festival of Teej. The first day of Teej is called the ...

One of the most famous and popular stops on the way to Everest is a village called Namche Bazaar, which is located at 11,286 feet (3440 meters). Most trekkers reach Namche on their second day of hiking, but to get there they must first conquer a very long, and challenging hill that is a test of stamina for just about anyone. In fact, that day on the trail is one of the most challenging of the entire trek, as you gain more than 2600 feet (800 meters) in altitude. Fortunately, nearly everyone who makes the trek ends up spending an extra day in Namche, giving them a chance to rest, acclimatize, and explore the place further. Nestled along the crescent shaped slopes of the Khumbu Valley, Namche Bazaar is both charming and exhausting all at the same time. The narrow alleyways are lined with gear shops and teahouses, but you’ll have to climb more steps than you’d care to count just to visit any of them. It is especially disheartening when you arrive in the village after 3 or 4 hours ...