Events

Nepal literature festival

Nepal literature festival, attend the third edition of Nepal’s literary festival and meet your favourite Nepali writers, and hear what international authors have to say about writing back home. 25 to 28 October, Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi

TIHARAI AAYO

Nepal celebrates the festival of lights next week.

1 November, Kag Tihar, Dipawali kicks o? with a puja for the bird of good tidings.

2 November, Kukkur Tihar, next up is a puja for man’s best friend, woof!

3 November, Gai Tihar, celebrate Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, by paying your respects to the cow.

4 November, Mha Puja, Newars puja themselves in Kathmandu, and elsewhere people pay homage to Gobhardhan, an avatar of Lord Krishna.

5 November, Bhai Tika, sisters puja their brothers to protect them from Yama, the harbringer of death.

RETURN TO NATURE, on the spotwater colour painting and exhibition. 29 October, 4.30pm, Park Gallery, Pulchowk, parkgallery11@gmail.com, (01)5522307

Nhudaya Bhintuna, the Newari calendar turns a new leaf. 4 November

Fashion photography workshop, interact with fashion designers, art directors, and makeup artists to learn the A to Z of fashion photography, only 10 seats. Rs 5,000, 28 October to 2 November, 9841830748

Expansion, an exhibition of paintings by Jaya Shankar Son Shrestha. 29 October to 20 November, Siddartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal, (01)4218048, www.siddarthaartgallery.com

La.lit 2, the literary magazine releases its second issue. 25 October, 1 to 1.30pm, Nepal Academy, Kathmandu

Critical mass, join hundreds of enthusiasts to spread awareness about the importance of cycling in a cramped city like Kathmandu. 25 October, 5.30pm, Tudikhel

Halloween, the haunted house, don't dread the day of the dead, party instead. 26 October, 4pm onwards, International Club, Sanepa


Dining

Kancha ko bhancha

Kancha ko bhancha, the best of Nepali cuisine at this newly opened eatery. Kupandol Dhokaima Cafe, exquisite ambience, friendly service, cosy bar, place to see and be seen at. Patan Dhoka, (01)5522113

Vootoo, the new home of Newari cuisine, as well as a continental menu for those who don't want a palatial adventure. Lajimpat, (01)4005222

SHANGRILA KITCHEN, try the majestic Gyakok and a wide variety of cocktails. 9 am to 10.30 pm, Hotel Tibet International, Boudha Boudha Stupa Restaurant and Cafe, bide your time with free wi-? as you enjoy wood-? red pizzas, home-made pastas, and the Tibetan gyakok. Boudha, (01)4485585

Tass and Tawa, savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Pulchowk, Kathmandu

Japanese Crepe Station, try the unique Nepali khuwa crepe for a quick ?x. Khichapokhari, (01)4256655

Yak Restaurant, serves authentic Chinese food, try the mala tofu, chicken with fungus, and spicy pork spare ribs. Boudha, Kathmandu Dechenling, the place to head for Bhutanese and Tibetan cuisine, its pleasant and spacious garden is ideal for big gatherings. Thamel

Public Cave, while its pizzas, sizzlers, and spring rolls are a hit among customers, the main attraction is karaoke. Dihikopatan, Pokhara, 9856032958

KOTETSU, authentic Japanese dishes that cater to your needs and taste buds. Lajimpat


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