Events

Tihar

Tihar, The festival of lights ends this week with Mha puja and Bhai tika. Mha puja: Newars do pujas on themselves and celebrate their new year. Nhu daya bhintuna (Happy New Year!).

24 October

Bhai tika: Sisters do pujas on their brothers to protect them from Yama, the harbinger of death. 25 October

Murals of Mustang, Restoring the Murals of Mustang: A Journey through Body, Soul and Heart by Luigi Fieni. 28 October to 15 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal

Vintuna rally, A cycle rally to mark Nepal Sambat 1135. 24 October, 8am onwards, starting from Patan Darbar Square

Sharing knowledge, Donate old books to those in need through Gwahali for Differently-Abled People. 24 October, 9849250931/9813043484 , www.facebook.com/Gwahali

Plastic beauty, The first plastic exhibition in Nepal with international and local exhibitors. 14 to 16 November, Bhrikuti Mandap

Entrepreneurs meet, A platform to help entrepreneurs expand their professional network and to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration. 12 November, 5 to 7pm, King’s College, 9813393561, www.udhyamibhetghat.com

Oh, wonderful, Musical performances by children of various orphanages, churches and schools. 29 October, 3 to 5pm, Stuti Prashansa Church, Baafal, 9841021941

Photography workshop, A seven-day photography foundational workshop by experienced and professional mentors. 28 October to 3 November, Image Park, New Road

Planet Nepal, A two-day art and environment festival, with performances, exhibitions, debates, discussions, screenings and concerts. 31 October to 1 November, Tundikhel, (01)4241163, www.planetnepal.org.np

Breathe in, Breathe out, Deep and detailed learning and practice of a number of yogic breathing techniques. Rs 1,500, 26 October, 2 to 5pm, Pranamaya Yoga Studio, Patan

Change makers, Participate in, learn from and create social projects to address the contemporary issues of the country. 27 October, Change Fusion Nepal, Minbhawan, New Baneshwor www.changefusionnepal.com

Click Annapurna, Join photographers Ariel Estulin and Louis Au on a unique opportunity to experience the pristine beauty of Annapurna mountain ranges through the eyes of professional photographers. $1,775, 21 to 30 November, full itinerary on www.outdoorphotojourney.com


Dining

Salt & Pepper

Salt & Pepper, Espresso, mocha, latte, frappuccino, cocktails, liquor, beers and flavoured shishas, with an outdoor lake-view terrace. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)463484, 9846210568

Fire and Ice, One of the oldest pizzerias in town, Fire and Ices serves the best pizzas in the city. Thamel, (01)4250210

Alfresco, For homemade pastas and other lip-smacking Italian delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, (01)4273999

Lal Durbar Restaurant, Authentic Nepali dinner with cultural shows. Hotel Yak & Yeti, Darbar Marg, (01)4248999, reservation@laldurbar.com

K-too, If you’re tired of the cold, go in for the best steak in Thamel, a warm dining room, live sports on TV, and free Irish coffee with every main course and seasonal specials. Thamel, (01)4700043

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

Tian Rui, If you’re looking for genuinely good Chinese food this restaurant is the best place to go. Thapathali

Cosmopolitan Cafe, Located in the heart of Basantapur, this cosy cafe offers arguably the best chicken sizzler in town. Basantapur, (01)4225246

Alice restaurant, Step in for scrumptious Thakali, Chinese, Continental and Japanese cuisine. Gairidhara, (01)4429207

Trisara, With dishes like flambeed prawns, crispy chicken, and khao soi, it would be a folly to ignore its aromas. Lajimpat


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