Events

Ride with Pride, Kathmandu Cycle City 2020 is organising a mass cycle rally to promote cycling and cycle lanes. 6 April, 9am onwards, Khulla Manch

New Year's Eve, welcome the new year with a bang and party the night away. Rs 500, 12 April, 5pm onwards, Chapter 9, Jhamsikhel, 9849715450

New Year 2069, usher in the New Year with sensational dances, musical performances, scrumptious food and a special lantern ceremony. Tickets range from Rs 999 to Rs 1999 (inclusive of transportation), 12 April, 5.30 pm to 12am, Garden of Dreams, Thamel

New Year with a Cause, celebrate the new year and help build a school for the differently abled. 12 April, 6pm to 2am, Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, 9849106262

New Year, Don't miss the ultimate New Year celebration as the United World Trade Centre turns into a club. Rs 1000 (Door sales) or Rs 700 (Pre-sales), 12 April, 7.30 pm onwards, United World Trade Centre, Tripureshwor

The Hangover, Tenzin Tseten Bhutia showcases his first collection Le Mélange with a thrilling fashion show followed by an equally exciting after party. Rs 1000, 12 April, 5pm to 12am, Meconopsis, Pulchowk

4th Royal Enfield Rendevous & Poker Run 2012, what better way to welcome the new year than by riding through the Nepali countryside on your bike and ending the journey with a BBQ dinner and a live musical perfromance. 12 April to 14 April, From Kathmandu to Pokhara

New Year Celebrations, usher in 2069 with Miss India Earth Shriya Kishore and Dj Ravish. 12 April, 7pm to 12am, Hotel Everest

Ugrachandi Sandhya, help raise funds for scholarships as you enjoy live performances by Nirnaya Shrestha, Ravi Dangol and Nisha Deshar. 12 April, 5pm to 12am, Ugrachandi Parisad, Jawalakhel, 9841412883

Music
On the Rocks, enjoy the music of Cobweb this Friday. 6 April, 8 Degrees, Jhamsikhel

SIGN, Live music by SIGN band every week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 7:30 pm onwards, Corner Bar, Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat. Call 4411818

Baja Gaja, playing live every Tuesday. 7: 30pm onwards at Mosksh, Pulchowk, call 5526212

Live music at Jazzabella Café, every Wednesday and Friday 6pm onwards.Jazzabella café, Jhamsikhel, Patan. Call 2114075

Dining

Alchemy, an authentic Italian restaurant which serves dishes like the Pizza Quatro Stagioni and Spaghetti alla Puttanseca. Thamel

Dragon Café, enjoy momos, sizzlers and vegetable coins at the most reasonable prices. Kumaripati

1905 Restaurant, feast on roasted delights within this converted aristocratic residence. Walled ambience and green surroundings make it an oasis within the city, Kantipath, 4215068

Bhojan Griha, traditional Nepali restaurant that serves great local food with folk music and dance. Dillibajar

Flavour, this newly opened restaurant promises to pack a punch with its Chicken Sub and Bratwurst. Pulchowk

G Café, spic and span with a palatable menu, this restaurant is definitely worth the visit. Bouddha

Dhaba, for an excellent range of North Indian delicacies, try their unbeatable Kashmiri Gosht. Thapathali

Lhasa Bar, enjoy a beer or a splash of cocktail at this springboard for excellent young musicians starting out on the Thamel circuit. Thamel, 985101043

Chopstix, savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Try the famous drums of heaven. Kumaripati, 5551118

Bench Burger, be it a fish or steak burger, Bench Burger offers many types and tastes to suit your palate. Krishnagalli, Patan

Mike's Breakfast, huge breakfasts and a never-ending supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting characterises this café, popular among tourists and locals alike. Naxal, 4424303

Hankook Sarang, from Bibimbab to Samgyeopsal, Hankook offers a wide range of Korean delicacies at affordable prices. Thamel

Summit Hotel, savour the succulent ribs basket, and add the finishing touch with a hot Dutch apple pie. Jhamsikhel, 5521810

Café Soma, enjoy scrumptious brunch and indulge in crepes with sugar and lemon. Jhamsikhel

Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchowk, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078

New Tushita Restaurant, relaxing ambience and good food. Don't miss out on their Penne with creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. Lazimpat, 44432957

Alfresco, for homemade pastas and other lip-smacking delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, 4273999

Sal's Pizza, almost round, almost cheap, always delicious, try out the cheesiest pizzas in town. Lazimpat, behind Jazz Upstairs

Pyongyang Okryu-Gwan, for the rare taste of North Korean cuisine and hospitality. Durbar Marg

Café Du Temple, famous for its delicious food, warm ambience and a beautiful roof top view. Patan Durbar Square, 5527127

Getaways

Last Resort, canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking- challenge yourself and be adventurous at the Last Resort. 4700525, 4701247

Chitwan Safari Tour, exciting wildlife safari in the Chitwan National Park at Rs 49990. Call Ace travels at 4411830

Holiday at Grand Norling Hotel, Gokarna. One night and two days at Rs 4500 and two nights and three days at Rs 7000. Call 447948

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

Midnights in Pokhara

The 9th Fewa New Year Festival is back and will be held from 10 to 15 April to mark the Nepali New Year. As part of new year week celebrations, 60 stalls will be spread around Basundhara Park, out of which 15 will serve food while the remaining 45 will display products and information regarding tourism, agriculture and trade. Hotels and restaurants are offering 30 per cent discounts on accommodation and up to 10 to 15 per cent discounts on delicious delicacies during the five day festival.