Travel Diaries

Dec 4, 2017

KORA | Ride for a Cause

Every year since 2011, over 3,000 riders have gathered in Kathmandu to ride the 50 km, 75 km and 100 km loops of the city for a cause. It is the biggest event in Nepal, and possibly South Asia.

Dec 4, 2017

First Impressions of Kathmandu

Kathmandu is disorientating at first, but isn’t the point of travelling being a break from your usual routine ? Eventually one starts to relax, enjoy the food, and absorb the vibes of this incredible city.

Dec 4, 2017

Interesting Facts about the Himalayas

Only 70 million years old, the Himalayas are the youngest mountain range in the world. They are part of the greater Hindu Kush range, which starts in Afghanistan and goes all the way to Myanmar. They are formed by the colliding of two land masses and are still growing at around 2 mm a year.

Dec 4, 2017

Rafting in Nepal

Nepal has some of the top whitewater rafting in the world. From novices to experts, Nepal's rivers allow for safe rafting and kayaking guided by professionals using top quality equipment.

Dec 4, 2017

Top 10 Lifetime Experiences in Nepal

Nepal one of the "poorest" nations and is starkly different from the rest of the world, but prides in a range of ethnic groups with different religious philosophies living in harmony - key to transformational experiences

Aug 30, 2017

Nepal | Climate & Weather

Nepal has six traditional seasons. The main tourist seasons are spring and autumn, but every season offers different possibilities. Find out what happens each season to help plan your trip.

Dec 4, 2017

Kathmandu | Walks with Locals

Kathmandu Valley is full of vibrant stories and a rich history. The whole valley is a declared Living Heritage, and there is mystique around each corner and the surrounds of the valley has pure nature. Walking with an informed trained local can give memorable experiences. Book one today!

Dec 4, 2017

Trekking during the Pandemic | Gosainkunda Lakes

Sumitra travelled to the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda in November 2020 and discovers how rejuvenating it is, and how quiet it is due to the pandemic. She also brings back valuable information on how best to trek during these times. Do you believe trekking is a perfect remedy to ease all those stress, boredom, anxiety you built up during lockdown period? Let me share, how I managed to pull off necessary travel refreshment for my mental health and unleashed my travelling spirits

May 26, 2025

Rice in Nepal - Culture, Rituals, and Mud

In Nepal, rice is more than a food - it's a culture we live by. Served as the primary food for Nepalese, rice holds equal importance in various other rituals.

Jun 4, 2025

Facts you did not know about Nepal - from Sea Fossils to Shamans

Nepal isn’t just about Everest and temples—it’s a treasure trove of untold stories, strange truths, and living traditions that go way beyond guidebook blurbs. Here, we’ve curated some of the most surprising, quirky, and awe-inspiring facts about this little mountain nation, sorted into themes that help you really get under its skin.