Events
Restoring Mustang
Restoring Mustang, An exhibition of photographs by Luigi Fieni, taken during his stay in Mustang for restoration works. Until 12 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, sthapa@mos.com.np, (01)4218048Russian culture in Nepal
The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal jointly organise a two-week Russian cultural event 'Days of Russian Culture in Nepal' starting 4 November. Inauguration of the exhibition 'Buddhism in Russia', 12 November, 6pm, runs until
17 November, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal
Performance of the Russian Horn Orchestra, 19 November, 6.30pm, Rastriya Nach Ghar, Kantipath
Closing Ceremony with performance by Orenburg State Russian Folk Choir, 19 November, 6.30pm, Rastriya Nach Ghar, Kantipath
Udhyami bhetghat, 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
Plast Nepal, Nepal’s first plastic exhibition, with participation from international and local exhibitors. 14 to 16 November, Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, www.plastnepal2014.com
Photo Annapurna, Join and learn from 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
Electric ride, Join hundreds of EV-riders as they rally from Kathmandu to Sangha for Spinal Injury cause. After a tour of the Spinal Centre, participants will head to the Hilltake resort, followed by performance from Kutumba. 15 November, 8am to 3pm, Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre, spinalinju@wlink.com, (01)1660847
The visionary, Talk by CNN Hero Dr Sanduk Ruit on his medical journey and more. 7 November, 4pm, Nepal-Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, New Road, Entry free
The last yak herder of Dhe, Screening of the documentary The Last yak herder of Dhe. 7 November, 5.30pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, sthapa@mos.com.np, (01)4218048
Dining
Fuji Bakery
Tass and Tawa, Savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Jhamsikhel, (01)5548499Degaa Resto Lounge, For mouth watering Newari and Indian cuisine. Kumaripati, (01)5008679
Fuji Bakery, Tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat and banana cake. Chakupat, (01)5543678
La Casita de Boudhanath, Enjoy a host of Mediterranean cuisine with a breathtaking view of the Boudhanath Stupa.Boudha, 981-3614384
Backyard, Modest and simple food at incredibly reasonable prices at this no non-sense restaurant. Jhamsikhel, (01)15548968
Vesper Café, Fine Italian, continental cuisine and wine in a relaxed environment. Jhamsikhel, (01)5548179
Saigon Pho, Spacious interior with authentic Vietnamese dishes. Lajimpat, (01)4443330
Noyoz, This tiny little joint serves food that tastes like your mother’s cooking. Bhatbhateni, (01)4439856