Events

Take a hike

Take a hike, celebrate the festival of women by hiking to Jamacho for a ‘Darr Khane’ picnic. August 31st, http://sevensummitswomen.org/

A People War, an exhibition of photographs that portrays the reality of Nepal through 10 years of insurgency. Everyday except Tuesdays, 11 am to 4 pm, (01)5549948, www.madanpuraskar.org

Gunla, the Newari month of festivities has begun, be alert with your cameras to take great photographs. 7 August to 6 September

Kathmandu book swap, Love Books? Love Coffee? Join other bookworms to exchange books and drink your favourite brew. Second Saturday of every month, 2.30pm, Yellow House, Sanepa,ktmbookswap.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/august-bookswap/

Street style, the Prasad Project of street art is launching in Kathmandu. 30 August, 6 to 8pm, prasadadtings.wordpress.com

Swim and lunch, enjoy your weekends with a dip in the pool and savour a mouthwatering lunch with a glass of beer. Rs 999, Saturdays, 11am to 6pm, Waterfront Resort, Pokhara, (61)466 303/304, www.waterfronthotelnepal.com

FEM Fashion, the supermodels of Nepal will sashay down the ramp just for you. Rs 1,500, 30 August, Aroma Restaurant and Bar, Jhamsikhel

Mahabharat, watch the epic performed by the students of Kathmandu University High School. Rs 100 & Rs 300, 4 to 5 September, The Village Theatre, Uttar Dhoka, Lajimpat, (01)4230729

Bottoms up, take your taste buds and olfactory nerves on a joy ride at the 10th Annual wine tasting festival. Rs 900 per half litre, July to August, Kilroy’s, Thamel, (01)4250440/41

Kachahari Camp and Dash, watch a documentary on Nepali activists who are seeking to transform society through theatre. 6 September, 5.15pm, Russian Culture Centre; 7 September, 1.30pm, Mandala Theatre

The spoken word, slam poetry collective Word Warriors are back, this time they want you to share your poems. 7 September, 3 to 5pm, The Yellow House, Sanepa, theyellowhouse.com.np/contact.html

The artist is present, watch this documentary that follows Serbian artist Marina Abramovich as she prepares for a retrospective of her work. 30 August, 5.30pm, Sattya Media Collective, Jawalakhel, (01)5523486, 9813485716, www.youtube.com/watch?v=boYV8KzqSfk


If you sing

Squat down, the doyens of Nepali music are back this year at the Paleti Festival. National Poet Madhab Prasad Ghimire, who says he has enjoyed the live versions more than the radio broadcasts of Nepali classics, will open the proceedings. Deji Baraili and Dawa Gyalmo will evoke the Darjeeling of the past, harmonising for yet another rendition of the evergreen ‘Mayalu le’. And back from his sell-out tour of Australian cities, Prem Dhoj Pradhan will close the festival in grand style.

Tickets Rs 1,000 per show

Dates

30 August, Madhab Prasad Ghimire

31 August, Deji Baraili and Dawa Gyalmo

1 September, Prem Dhoj Pradhan

Venue

DAV School, Jawalakhel, (01)4412469, paleti@nepalaya.com.np


Ladies’ days out

Celebrate womanhood in Nepali style. Feast with fellow women deep into the night on Saturday. Dress in red, sing, dance, and fast for your existing or prospective groom - preferably close to a Shiva temple – on Sunday. On Monday, break your fast after puja to Ganesh, the lord of appetites. And on Tuesday, round up your festivities with prayers to the wisdom of the saints.

7 September – ‘Dar khane’ feasts

8 September – Teej

9 September – Ganesh Chaturthi

10 September – Rishi Panchami


Derby day

  • Tottenham Hotspur have been making a lot of noises in the transfer window, but hosts Arsenal will look to put them in place. Will north London be red or white this time? 1 September, 8.45pm, Jazz Upstairs, Lajimpat

  • European greats Real Madrid welcome diligent Atletic de Bilbao. Can the Basque club upset the Castillans? Further east, two coastal cities go head to head as Barcelona visit Valencia. 1 September, 10.45pm, 2 September, 00.45am

  • Roman club Lazio visit the north to tackle Juventus, while their rivals Roma will look to make short shrift of Verona. 1 September, 00.45am, 9.45pm

Live on ESPN, Star Sports, Star Cricket, Neo Sports, and Ten Action


Dining

Heritage Kitchen

Heritage Kitchen and Bar, quick, friendly service, good Thai food, and the charm of a refurbished old Newari building. Thamel

Bubbly Brunch, let the subtleties of Arabian cuisine tease your palate, pasta if you’re not too adventurous with food. Rs 1,100, 11am to 3pm, Saturdays, Shambala Garden and Club Sundhara, Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999 (Ext. 7520/7515)

Kasi, spread out over a large terrace overlooking Phora Darbar, Kasi offers a delectable plate of Newari delicacies. Darbar Marg

Cafe Cheeno, comfortable and elegant, this is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee and chat with friends on a rainy day. Patan

Krishnarpan, a specialty Nepali restaurant at The Dwarika’s Hotel serving 6 to 22 courses of authentic Nepali meal. The Dwarika’s Hotel, Battisputali, (01)4479488

Mongolian BBQ, gobble generous quantities of roasted meat and wash it down with a glass of mocktail, with traditional music playing within earshot. Rs 1,099, 7pm onwards, Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara, (061)462222 Ext. 5055

Falcha, give yourself away to the twin pleasures of lemon jeera chicken and mutton handi kabab.Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Honacha, all of Kathmandu's ancient charms under one roof, or on the windy terrace above it. Krishna Mandir, Patan

Pagoda Chinese Restaurant, head to this jade palace if you’re in the mood for Chinese. Budhanilkantha, (01)4375 280, pvh@wlink.com.np


Cinemas


Getaways

Atithi Resort

Atithi Resort, a perfect place to stay, nearby pool, massage, sauna and delicious food of your choice. Shantipatan, Lakeside, Pokhara. (61) 466760 /400207, info@atithiresort.com

Mango Tree Lodge, culture walks, rafting in the Karnali, wildlife exploration, and jungle safari at the Bardia National Park. Bhetani, Bardia, info@mangotreelodge.com

Hotel Landmark, made entirely from traditional Nepali brick and woodcraft, this hotel is rich not only in heritage, but also in services and boasts an award winning restaurant, the Hungry Eye. Pokhara, (061)462908/3096/4897, www.landmarkpokhara.com

Monsoon Madness, dive into the heart of monsoon at Pokhara this weekend. Rs 4,999, 2 nights / 3 days Package on twin sharing, shangrilavillage@gmail.com, www.hotelshangrila.com, (01)4410051, (061)462222


Music

All that jazz

All that jazz, Sachal Vasandani is here to charm you with his subtle singing. Rs 2,000, 30 August, 6.30pm, Summit Hotel, Kupandol, 9818233101, 9851075172

Cancion del Mariachi, listen to latin and gypsy jazz with Monsif Mzibri and Hari Maharjan and drink jugs of sangria. Every Saturday, 7pm onwards, New Orleans Cafe, Jhamsikhel

Starry Night BBQ, catch Ciney Gurung live as you chomp on your meat stick. Rs 1,299, 7pm onwards, Fridays, Shambala Garden Café. Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999 (Ext. 7520/7515)

Tuborg stage shows, your favourite Nepali rockstars at a town near you. 31 August, Narayanghat

Newaz in Black, the band is back with a brand new album, live performance guaranteed. 6 September, 7pm onwards, Attic Bar, Lajimpat

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