Traditional Leaf Plate Making Workshop in Kathmandu | Cultural Hands-On Experience

A close-up of hands sewing green sal leaves together with thin bamboo sticks to make an eco-friendly leaf plate

Step into the world of Nepali tradition with this hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by local artisans, you’ll learn to make duna and tapari — eco-friendly plates and bowls crafted from natural leaves and still widely used in festivals, rituals, and daily life. Using age-old techniques, …

Discover Nepal Through Community Homestays

Nepal Community Homestay in Barauli, near Chitwan National Park

Nepal Community Homestay in Barauli, near Chitwan National Park. Photo: communityhomestay.com Nepal is not just about mountains and temples. It’s also about the people, the villages, and the everyday life that makes the country so vibrant. Community Homestays offer a unique opportunity to experience authentic …

Holi 2026 Nepal Revealed: Why Kathmandu Parties on March 2

Nepal Holi 2026 Festival

Nepal Holi 2026 – 11 Days Tour Culture, Comfort & Adventure in Color Amazing Round Trip from March 1-11, 2026 • US$2,250 View Full Itinerary Holi never lands on the same date, an aspect that can confuse travelers and festival-goers. The reason lies in the …

Nepal Holi festival – Double the Fun: Why Nepal Celebrates Holi on TWO Days!

Holi Festival Nepal

Nepal Holi 2026 – 11 Days Tour Culture, Comfort & Adventure in Color Amazing Round Trip from March 1-11, 2026 • US$2,250 View Full Itinerary Only in Nepal can you experience Holi TWICE! In the hills (Kathmandu/Pokhara), Nepal Holi festival erupts on Falgun Purnima’s full …

Krishna’s Color Trick: The Romantic Origin of Holi

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 …

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

Sadhu with ash on his face

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 …