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Tihar, a five days festival, also known as Deepawali or Diwali – but especially in Nepal. Tihar is considered as a high spirit festival among, both, Hindus and non-Hindus. In Nepal, people also worship dogs. Today is Dog worship day in Nepal.

Nepal is a traditional country with diverse customs, and there’s a high chance your visit will coincide with some kind of ancient festival. Grounded in Hindu and Buddhist culture, the colourful festivals are a good way to witness local traditions and customs. Dashain and Tihar are the major Hindu festivals of Nepal. Tihar (known also as Deepawali on the Terai) is the second largest festival after Dashain. Tihar, meaning the Festival of Lights, is a religious festival celebrated for five days, and it takes place soon after Dashain. Animals, deities and humans are all worshipped. By chance, I was travelling through Nepal during Tihar, as it coincides with the peak autumn tourist season. It was impossible to miss the spectacular festival as Nepalis decorated the streets with tinsel and celebrated with dancing and singing almost every day. A different deity is worshipped on each day of the festival. On the first day of the festival, I was in Kuttal, a village in the Kathman...

Foreigners visiting Mt Everest region will have to pay tourism fees to the local government after Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district decided to impose the entrance fee on foreign tourists starting next month. According to Nima Dorjee Sherpa, newly elected chairman of the Rural Municipality, the first assembly unanimously passed a decision to levy an entry fee of Rs 2,000 on each foreigner visiting Khumbu region. The decision, which will come into force from October 1, was taken to support local tourism and development activities, he said, adding that the assembly used the constitutional provision to decentralise revenue resources at local level. “The foreigners will have to pay a fee of Rs 2,000 to the rural municipality office every time they enter Khumbu region from next month,” he added. As per the new Constitution, province and local level governments can collect local taxes including tourism fees, property tax, land revenue, vehic...

Nepal is known as a trekker’s paradise. Thousands of trekkers around the world make their holiday plan to trek in Nepal. Blessed with abundant natural scenery, great ecological diversity, and an ancient culture, trekking in Nepal is a wish that many all over the world would like to fulfill at least once in their lifetime. This is of course, aside from the thousands of mountain climbers who have to come to Nepal to conquer some of the high Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest (8,848 m). However, for those not so inclined, but looking for adventure nonetheless, Nepal beckons one and all to come and trek on its fantastic mountain trails and experience varied lifestyles of those who live in the hills and mountains of this small but scenic country. That said, here are the things you will need for a 10 day trek: jeans or slacks, woolen shirt, woolen sweater, woolen socks, shorts and T shirts, walking shoes, parka, poncho, gloves, hat, towel and toilet kit, sleeping bag, rucksa...

Hardware For all Treks Essential Water Bottle 1 Liter min Day pack Money belt Sunglasses Wrap around Bag Liners, Stuff, and Rubbish Bags; Sewing Kit Toiletries. Bio-degradable; Tissues, plenty! The toilet paper provided isn’t suitable or easily replaced on trek Towel. Light weight or pack towel Headlamp Penknife, Swiss Army style Batteries. Long life even these have a shorter life at Altitude Disposable Lighter Personal First Aid Kit. Optional Gears Thermarest: Luxury! Camera: Crazy not to! Diary: To record a once-in –a-lifetime experience Games / Books for Evenings  Umbrella: Great sun shade and for privacy at toilet stops General: For Trekking in September, October, March, April, and May Walking Boots: Lightweight, waterproof, with plenty of toe room, well worn in Socks : 3 pairs each thick/thin to be worn in combination-boots should be big enough! Running / Tennis shoes / Sandals: For evenings and to relief the feet Waterproofs:...