Supporting Women-Owned and Run Businesses in Nepal

Philanthropist Melinda Gates is often quoted as saying, “When we invest in women and girls, we are investing in the people who invest in everyone else.” During my visit to Nepal I encountered many women with limited...

Magical Mustang Through the Eyes of a Child

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...

Fulfilling a Family Dream at Everest

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...

Experiencing it All on the Western Community Homestay Circuit

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...

The Creation of Eastern Nepal’s Kulung Rai

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 open to tourists again

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...

Case Filed Against Five Firms for Embezzling NPR 410 Mn Using Fake VAT Bills

The Nepali Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) on Wednesday filed a case against proprietors of five firms in the country for embezzling the government revenue worth NPR 410 million. The DRI found that the five...

Nepal Startups Can Now Avail Subsidized Loan Up To NPR 5 Million at 2% rate!

The Nepali Government has approved the ‘Working Procedure on Seed Capital for Innovative Businesses,’ enabling the commercial banks to issue subsidized loans to startup companies. The startups can now avail a loan up to NPR...