Amazing Kathmandu

Santosh holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Travel and Tourism Management, along with a second Master’s in Nepalese History, Culture, and Archaeology. Santosh is a licensed heritage guide, nature guide, and trekking guide, with over 10 years of experience working with various travel agencies as a team leader and manager. Santosh leads Amazing Kathmandu Tours. Unlike typical tour companies where office staff handle bookings, itineraries etc., our entire team are working professional guides: every Amazing Kathmandu Team Member is a Licensed Tour Guide.

Krishna’s Color Trick: The Romantic Origin of Holi

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Holi Festival Nepal, colors

Beyond demon battles, Holi hides a divine love story. Lord Krishna—dark-skinned and envious of Radha’s fair complexion—playfully smeared colors on her face. This evolved into today’s joyous color fights! In Nepal, Vaishnavite communities honor Krishna’s romantic exploits through music, dance, and reenactments. But Holi is also a profound celebration of nature. It heralds winter’s end, … Read more

The Fiery Secret Behind Holi: Why Nepal Burns Bonfires

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Holi, the exuberant festival of colors, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the Hindu calendar. Known as Fagu Purnima in Nepal, it marks spring’s arrival and new harvest beginnings. But few know its DARK origins… The most famous legend comes from the Bhagavata Purana. Demon king Hiranyakashipu demanded worship as a god, … Read more

A Hindu Ritual, why do sadhus smear ash on their body?

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Sadhu

In Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu you can see sadhus (Hindu ascetics) smear sacred ash (vibhuti or bhasma) on their bodies as part of their spiritual practice. This tradition has deep religious and symbolic significance. Symbol of Renunciation & Detachment Ash (bhasma) represents the transient nature of life and the physical body. By wearing ash, sadhus … Read more