In the dense forests of western Nepal, the Raute people once lived by a simple code: never settle, never farm. But the community that was called the king of...
Every year, as the monsoon creeps in, it brings more than just rain. It invites a familiar sense of uncertainty yet a certain dread. The arrival of the 2025...
Mukkumlung (Pathibhara in Khas-Nepali), a sacred site in the hills of Taplejung, a hilly district in the east, holds a special place for the indigenous community of Yakthung (Limbu)....
Thousands of hand-carved caves lie high on Mustang’s dry, rocky cliffs, offering insights into our history. Some five stories tall, these caves form a remarkable archaeological and cultural treasure....
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