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Nuwakot Mahotsav

Nuwakot Mahotsav Date: 26th Feb Venue: Nuwakot Located just 75 km from Kathmandu,  Nuwakot is one of the most central settlement in Nepal.One of the seventy- five districts in Nepal, the town has a rich history. King Prithvi Narayan Shah’s campaign for the unification of Nepal in 1744 AD began with the union of Nuwakot, [...]

Feb Fests & Events

Official Launch of  Nepal Tourism Year 2011 Date: 26th Feb Venue: Tundikhel Time: 1 pm onwards 26th February 2010 is a big day for the Nepalese tourism fraternity, as the country will see the much awaited official launch of Nepal Tourism Year – 2011. In Kathmandu, to mark the launch, a rally has been organized [...]

January Fests

Maghe Sakranti Date: 15th January 2010 Maghe Sakranti festival heralds warmer days. People feast on yam, sweet potatoes, sesame seed sweet balls and molasses. As the festival is just a few days away, the markets are filled with Maghe Sakranti goodies. The images below are of Ason Bazar, one of the ancient and busiest market [...]