Events

Talk on Newar and the Trans-Himalayan Phylum, Dr George van Driem talks about Newar linguistic and genetic ancestries. 31 January, 11am, Martin Chautari, Thapathali

The Nepali Way, don't miss out ECS Nepal's photography contest 'The Nepali Way' with the theme 'People'. Submit your photograph at http://ecs.com/contest, until 31 January

Emotions in Motion, an art exhibition by Govinda Sah with exquisite modern paintings. Closes on 7 February, 11am onwards, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babermahal Revisited

Cycle 7: Identity, three photography installations: Navarasa, Ink'd and The Tales of Dirty Feet by talented photographers. 9.30 am to 8pm, 6 January to 15 February, Galleria CUC, Deetya Complex, Maharajgunj

New Wangden Carpets and Furniture Exhibition, check out the Wangden Carpet Collection by Rupert Smith or browse through Nepali and Tibetan carpets and furniture. 17 December to 30 January, 2pm onwards, Indigo Gallery, Naxal, 4413580

GIHE Youthfest 2012, music, food and unlimited entertainment with performances by Nepsydaz, Albatross and Adrian Pradhan. 11 February, 11am, GEMS Complex,Dhapakhel, 9849511171, 9849831493, 9808530042

CAN Info-Tech 2012, be tech savvy as you browse through gizmo and gadgets in this tech expo. 26 to 31 January, Bhrikuti Mandap

Ultimate Photography Workshop, Artudio presents the 12th session of digital photography workshop. Rs 3000, Starting from mid-February, 7am to 9am, Artudio, Lazimpat, 9841498425, 9841379780

Music

Nepfest Reloaded, Nepfest is back with bands like Aimbase, White and many more. Rs 150, 28 January, 1pm, House of Music, Thamel

Black History Month, celebrate the spirit and culture of African Americans with music and literature events and documentary screenings. House of Music, Thamel

Jazz Night, Fusion Jazz and vocals by Sadip Shahi with delicious French dishes. 27 January, 6.30 pm, New Orleans, Jawalakhel

Golden Moments, a tribute to Elvis Presley with Prism Band and Tom Bartlett as Elvis Presley. 28 January, 7pm onwards, Garden Terrace Coffee Shop, Soaltee, Tahalchal, 9851087197

Dining

Bench Burger, be it fish or steak burgers, Bench Burger offers many types and tastes to satisfy your palate. Krishnagalli, Patan

Fire and Ice, home to some of the most delicious pizzas in town. Thamel, 4250210

Chongqing Fast Food, gear up for some mouth watering Chinese dishes like Sour and Spicy Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. Thamel

Casa de Cass, offers continental delicacies, baked goodies, brewed coffee and everything in between. Jawalakhel
Grill Me, a haven for meat lovers, the restaurant stays true to its name. Jhamsikhel

Cha Cha Café, this Japanese restaurant is popular for its spaghettis and burger steaks. Thamel

Black Pepper Café & Pub, cosmopolitan dining and drinking in a traditional style courtyard, try the apple sauce pork chops and enjoy the good service. Kopundole Height, Lalitpur, 5521897, 5536926

Just Baked, a cozy café with amazing pastries and friendly ambience. Old Baneshwor
Kotetsu, high quality Japanese dishes that cater to your needs and taste buds. Lazimpat

Irish Pub, for the simple reason that the place actually feels like a bar. Don't miss out on the Irish coffee. Lazimpat, Ananda Bhawan, 4416027

New Dish, you will be in for a treat here as it serves one of the best pork momo in town. Khichapokhari

The Yellow Chili, Sanjeev Kapoor's restaurant with Indian cuisine and local delicacies. Bluebird Complex, Thapathali
Dechenling, the place to head for Bhutanese and Tibetan cuisine, their pleasant and spacious garden is ideal for big gatherings. Thamel

Dragon Café, try your favorite snacks at a reasonable price. Kumaripati

Getaways

Amtrip Adventures, be a part of the Amtrip Bungy or Swing Jump Event. Rs 2700 per person for one day or Rs 4500 per person for an overnight stay, valid until the end of January, Amtrip, Naxal, 4444690, 4444820, www.amtrip/com.np

Fulbari Resort, enjoy the scenic view as you pamper yourself with tennis, golf, drinks and dinners. Rs 6500 per person for 2 nights and 3 days, Pokhara, 4461918, 4462248, resv@fulbari.com, sales@fulbari.com

GHT UPDATE

The Great Himalayan Trail - Climate Smart Celebrity Trek team is well on their way towards Kangchenjunga base camp and has passed through Ghunsa Thursday. After a warm farewell by Taplejung locals, the team has commenced the trek at Suketar on 22 January. They were immediately hit by heavy snowfall, as it made its way down to the headwaters of the Tamur river.

The team updates its progress on Facebook. They are currently on the first section out of ten on the 1,700km Great Himalayan Trail that will take four months to complete. So far the team hasn't come across any difficulties and Dawa Sherpa has said with his famous understatement: "Tough times are out of the way for few days."

Team member and journalist Saurav Dhakal posted this cryptic sentence on Twitter: "Sorry friend for less update due to less internet footprint." The team is led by Apa Sherpa who has climbed Everest 21 times. Along with him is two times Everest summiteer Dawa Steven Sherpa, Saurav Dhakal and Samir Jung Thapa. Follow them:

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/climatesmarttrek
On Twitter: #GHT12