Events

Holiday Specials



Holiday Specials

A selection of the choicest places in and around Kathmandu to celebrate your Christmas and New Year’s:

Annapurna’s Wonderland

Hotel Annapurna’s carnival includes face painting, cookie decorations, bouncy castles and games for children. 24-25 December

Hotel Annapurna, Darbar Marg

Free entrance

Hyatt Regency

Options of New year’s eve set dinner, dinner buffet and New year’s day brunch at Rs 6,999, Rs 5,999 and Rs 2,999 respectively.

Hyatt Regency, Baudha, (01)4491234

Club Himalaya

Celebrate New Year’s eve above the clouds in Nagarkot’s most famous hotel. Package includes accommodation, appetisers, gala dinner, mid-night snacks, brunch and in-house DJ. Rs 12,000 nett , 31 December, Club Himalaya, Nagarkot, (01)4442726

Hotel Shangri-la

On Christmas Day, enjoy Shangri-la’s Starry Night BBQ with live performance by Ciney Gurung. 25 December, 7pm onwards Hotel Shangri la, Lajimpat Rs 2,000, (01)4412999

North Face Kathmandu Ultra, Challenging running events from 12km to 80km in the Shivapuri National Park. 2 January Registration: North Face store (Sherpa Adventure Outlet), Tridevi Marg, (01)4445101

Dog on the ramp, Nepal’s first ever dog fashion show. 26 December, 12pm onwards, Lainchaur Table Tennis Hall Ticket charges from Rs 300 to Rs 1,000. Registration: 9818279506

Discussing Karnali, A discussion: are NGOs in Karnali a progenitor of progress or of dependency? 29 December, 3 to 4.30 pm Martin Chautari, Thapathali, (01)4238050

Sekuwa fest, Celebrate the new year's with delicious food and live music at Baje Ko Sekuwa 31 December to 1 January, 5pm onwards Battisputali, Sorhakhutte and Lajimpat (01)4492130, (01)4354105, (01)4441672

Donate a blanket, Sasto Deal is collecting funds to buy blankets for people in Gorkha, Dhading and Sindhupalchok. www.sastodeal.com/page/donate-a-blanket

Tansen Ultra 2015, Don’t miss the downhill, urban cross-country and trail running races for both amateurs and professionals Registration: www.gnarlybiking.com/tansen/register 26 December


Dining

Chez Caroline



Chez Caroline, Authentic ambience, exquisite French food, glorious sunshine and more. Babar Mahal Revisited, (01)4263070

Downtown, Besides a not-to-forget biryani, this cafe offers excellent hot and sour soup in a pretty lengthy ‘blockade menu’. Pulchok Road, Patan, (01)5010751

Roadhouse Cafe, For the best wood-fired pizzas in town. Thamel, (01)4260187

Manny’s,Head down for some delicious Corn Fritters, Pad Thai Noodles, Crispy Crunch Potatoes and don’t forget their signature Manny’s Spicy Wings. All served with fine hospitality in an excellent space. Jawalakhel, (01)5536919

Newa Lahana, Authentic Newari flavours with killer views of surrounding Macchegaun and towering Chandragiri hill. Kirtipur


Cinemas


Getaways

Shangri-la Pokhara



Shangri-la Pokhara 2 nights, 3 days at Shangri-la Village Resort, Pokhara including a Christmas dinner, breakfast for two days, discounts on food and beverages, free shuttle service to Lakeside plus arrival and departure transfers. Rs. 6,777 net per person, until 26th December, 2015.

Barahi Jungle Lodge, The first eco-jungle lodge of Chitwan directly overlooks the Chitwan National Park, spa, boutique guest room, individual and two-in –one private villas, including a suite with a private swimming pool. Andrauli, West Chitwan, (01)4411113, bjl@barahi.com, www.barahijunglelodge.com

Jhule mountain resort, Resting 2050m above sea level, the eco-resort boasts a farmhouse that stretches across a hill covered in fresh pine. Enjoy an organic homestay experience. Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Lapsiphedi-3, Jhule, (01)6212399

Atithi Resort & Spa, A quiet sanctuary that fuses Nepali tradition with modern amenities, complete with a fancy pool and a cosy restaurant. Lakeside, Pokhara, (06)1466760, info@atithiresort.com


Music

Metal mania

Metal mania, Metal Mania is back after a 10-year hiatus. 6 December, 12 pm to 6pm, Avocado Restaurant and Bar, Pani pokhari

Guitar Fest 2016, A guitar competition for all music lovers. Auditions from 18 to 28 January, Sushila Arts Academy, 9849040554

Music for change, Singing for change in the streets of Basantapur. 25 December, 1pm onwards, Contact: 9803751776

Underside,Head-bang in this winter tour of the Underside. Club 25 hours, Tangal, 2 January, 2pm onwards

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