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Granted we might not have heard about this place in the top must visit places of Nepal, but that does not make it less attractive. Only when you visit Baglung, can you understand what makes this place special. 275 km away from Kathmandu, Baglung might just be perfect for a weekend getaway. So get your things ready and head over to Baglung for a fun getaway. The Kalika Bhagawati temple The temple has an amazing set up which provides a feeling of serenity and tranquility. It is located at a distance of 5.5 km from Baglung Bazaar. It is nestled deep inside a dense forest at the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. People flock in the temple with a hope to fulfill their desires and wishes.  Fill up before a long day Grab some breakfast at Govinda’s Internation vegetarian restaurant or others nearby to fill up and prepare for a long day ahead. Bhakunde View Tower The Bhakunde View Tower provides a superb view of the Himalayan range (Dhaulagi...

My sister and I used to visit this library: Awon Library around Kupondole when we were in middle school. I’m sure most of you would remember the library. However, I gave up my membership when I went to grade 9 for obvious reasons (SLC reasons). And eventually the library moved (my bad luck). The library happened to move to the Thapathali Rotary grounds. Recently, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to pay a visit to the place where I spent a large amount of time during my pre-teen years. As I was making my way around the books, looking at what was available: I found a small, slim book tucked neatly between two large ones. It reminded me of Nepal between India and China. I smirked as I pulled out the book. It was not a book at all. It was a diary; the owner unknown. Now, I’m not someone who’d like to pry into someone else’s privacy but this was a forgotten diary in an old library. Could you blame me? I’d think not. The reason I’m posting ...

Do you remember having read this theory in economy? The 80/20 effect? Perhaps in school? No? You don’t? Well let me take you down the memory lane. The 80/20 effect is also referred to as the Pareto Principle. The Pareto Principle was discovered by Vilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto. Legend has it, that one day, he noticed that 20% of the pea plants in his garden generated 80% of the healthy pea pods. This observation caused him to think about uneven distribution. He thought about wealth and discovered that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by just 20% of the population. He investigated different industries and found that 80% of production typically came from just 20% of the companies. The generalization became: 80% of the results will come from just 20% of the actions. This rule is also appreciated by the financial institutions who know that maximum profit of theirs is generated by 20% of their highest loan takers rather than the 80% of the rest. Now, ...

How many of us recall history that of King Prithvi Narayan Shah having had conquered Nuwakot, as in initiation to the modern Nepal? Fairly, a lot of us. How many of us have actually visited Nuwakot? Very few. So this weekend, why not pack a bag and head over to this gem of a place of Nepal. Granted that the 2015 earthquake has shed some damages to this historical place, it still deserves a visit. Do you know where Nuwakot got its name from? Nuwakot comprises of two words: Nuwa and kot. Nuwa as in 9 and kot as in religious sites. Nuwakot is said to have 9 hills with sacred religious sites that protect the place. Hence, the name Nuwakot, or the city of 9 hills. Interesting, eh? Here is how you can spend a day in Nuwakot. Durbar View Hotel, Battar Grab some breakfast at Durbar View Hotel before you set off. Hike to the durbar Of course, you can take a ride up the hill; I would not judge, but the hike up to the durbar would be an adventure in it...

And lo and behold, it is that time of the year again. The yearly Machhindranath jatra; one of the biggest events in Lalitpur It is an experience of a lifetime! If you’ve passed the Pulchowk road recently, you might have noticed the chariot being built. The tall and sturdy chariot carries within it: rato machhindranath or the god of rain. It makes sense because the jatra takes place every year in April – May right before monsoon. The rato machhindranath has another name: Bungdya. The name originates from the place where the god of rain resides in other times of the year: Bungamati. Every year, the Bungdya is brought in from Bungamati, in a celebratory way, of course, once the chariot has been complete. The chariot to house the deity of Bungamati is built days ahead at Pulchowk. The chariot is mainly built from wood and cane of specific kind and measurements. Everything associated with the chariot has to be 32. The chariot is to be 32 hands long. The rotation of the whee...