The Nepali Government on Wednesday launched a nationwide coronavirus vaccination drive with the one million doses of Covishield vaccine provided by India. The Indian Government had earlier pledged to donate vaccines to Nepal under grant...

As we are walking down the dusty path through the moon-like landscape, I feel like there is some sound in the air. I can’t really put my finger on it, but it sounds like...

I was 13 when Into Thin Air was released, Jon Krakauer’s account of the catastrophe on Everest in 1996. When my father got his hands on the book, he devoured it. From that moment...

One of the best ways to understand the cultural variety of Nepal is by staying with locals. The women-run Community Homestay network throughout Nepal allows travellers an unparalleled experience to stay in local homes...

In early September 2018 I ventured to the eastern Himalayan region of Nepal to learn about the various ethnic groups that call it home. Trekking in this region really pushed my limits. I always knew...

Nepal will be reopening its borders for international tourism on August 17th as the blanket ban ends and both international and domestic flights resume. The move comes just before the start of the autumn trekking...

Sitting at the crossroads between Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Nepal is interspersed with temples in each neighborhood, village, and even high-altitude passes. Dedicated to the Buddha or a whole pantheon of Hindu deities, temples...

Nepal offers numerous trekking choices, and one great advantage is that there is always a trek to match your desires, physical condition, or timing requirements. During my two-month trip to the country, I opted...