Pokhara edition

Why Hippies Came to Nepal—and What They Left Behind

The overland journey, spiritual curiosity, cannabis and Nepali enterprise behind Kathmandu’s hippie era—and the legacy beyond the familiar myths.

Coming Home as a Tourist: Rediscovering Nepal From Abroad

For Nepalis abroad, a holiday home can become a negotiation between the country remembered and the country that exists.

Upper Mustang: Beyond the Myth of the Forbidden Kingdom

At the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Upper Mustang is neither frozen in time nor simply a destination. It is home.

Shinta Mani Mustang Named Among Asia’s Best Hotels in Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Shinta Mani Mustang ranked No. 3 in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the Rest of Asia, as three Nepali hotels made…

Beyond the Boundary: Can the Nepal Premier League Transform Nepali Cricket?

The Nepal Premier League is growing commercially. Can it turn that momentum into better facilities, lasting player careers and a stronger Nepali cricket system?

Can You Still Call Nepal Home After Twenty Years Abroad?

After decades abroad, Nepal can remain home even when work, children and everyday life belong somewhere else. What does migration do to belonging?

Why Some Nepalis Return Home—and Leave Again

Returning to Nepal is not always the end of migration. Income, careers, family, business risk and reintegration can turn homecoming into another departure.

Can Nepalis Abroad Build a Business in Nepal Without Moving Back?

Diaspora capital can build businesses in Nepal without the founder moving home—but distance makes governance, banking and local management far more important.

What Happens to a Nepali Family After One Generation Abroad?

When migration becomes generational, language, identity, grandparents, property, citizenship and the meaning of home all begin to change.

Why Foreigners Choose to Live in Nepal After They Stop Being Tourists

Some visitors to Nepal eventually stop being tourists. What turns a short stay into a long-term life—and what does living in Nepal actually require?

Where Does Nepal’s Remittance Money Actually Go?

Nepal received NPR 2.363 trillion in remittances in FY2025/26. Follow the money through household spending, debt, education, housing, savings and investment.

What Does It Cost to Live a Middle-Class Life in Nepal?

A practical household budget shows why rent, schooling, transport and savings matter more than any single salary when defining middle-class security in Nepal.

Nepali indie music night with Phosphenes and Shailu Rai. The event is listed in Pokhara on 2026-10-16. Confirm current details directly with The Juicery…

Community ten-kilometre running event during Dashain. The event is listed in Pokhara on 2026-10-17. Confirm current details directly with Running event organizer before attending.…

Kaalratri open-air music with Swar and Shailu Rai. The event is listed in Pokhara on 2026-10-18. Confirm current details directly with Satya Yuba Sewa…

Bipul Chettri — Pravah Nepal Tour in Pokhara is listed for 2026-10-30 (Asia/Kathmandu) at Barahighat Ground, Lakeside, Pokhara, Pokhara. 16:00 local time. Organizer lists…

Nepali singer Rachana Dahal is listed for a live music performance at Club Catwalk in Pokhara on 7 November 2026. The performance is advertised…