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A photo exhibition on tourism in Nepal by Min Ratna Bajracharya.4 to 6 March, 10am to 5pm, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, (01)4256909

Women's run, Join in on the fun and celebrate International Women’s Day by participating in the second 5K Fun Run. 5 March, 7 to 9am, Jawalakhel Ground, [email protected], 981879278, Registration fee: Rs 200

The Vagina Monologues, Hear out female voices on sex, relationships and violence against women. 8 March, 4.30 pm, Rato Bangala School, Patan Dhoka, For bookings: (01)4249761

Hamri Bahini VG Monologues, Celebrate this Women’s Day by supporting those raising awareness about violence against women. 5, 6 and 8 March, 2 to 4pm, Shilpee Theatre, Anamnagar, 9860178609, Rs 500

Cosplay contest, Compete at Otaku Next’s cosplay competition. 5 March, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Chhahari Services, Baluwatar, (01)4424692, [email protected]

KJC for Women, Special discounts for women on KJC’s music lessons this Women’s Day. Offer valid till 15 March, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01)5013554, [email protected]

Japanese art, Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and more by 11 Japanese artists celebrating Japan’s art and culture. 27 February to 8 March, 9.30am to 4.30 pm, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, (01)4220735

Fly high A total of 150 pilots from 26 countries are competing at the Paragliding Pre-World Cup being held in Pokhara. The eight-day event, which began on 26 February, is organised by the Nepal Air Sports Association and comes under the ‘PWCA Class 1 – Pre World Cup Tour’. The competition is divided into five categories with one for Nepali pilots. Until 5 March, Pokhara

Trade Expo, A three-day trade expo organised by Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN). 1-3 April, 10am to 5pm, Army Officer's Club, Bhadrakali, (01)2003080, [email protected], www.fwean.org.np

Art Market, A place to sell and buy art -- paintings, prints, posters and design products. Also enjoy live art by Artlab and live music by Pahelo Batti Muni. 5 March, 12 to 4pm, The Yellow House, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Kakori goes Rajasthani

Kakori goes Rajasthani

For a genuine Rajasthani experience, visit Kakori at the Solatee Crowne Plaza, where an assortment of delectable Rajasthani dishes awaits all at the Rajasthani Food Festival.

Prepared by Chef Shailendra Singh Rana from Rajasthan, the cuisine offers a unique mix of textures and tastes. With emphasis given to dried vegetables, pulses, and milk products, the dishes are mainly prepared with ghee.

Guests can enjoy a sumptuous variety of Suruwati Khana or starters, available in both vegetarian and non vegetarian a la carte options. The non-vegetarian starters feature marinated and charcoal roasted spicy chicken (Murg Banjara) and char grilled lamb marinated with hung curd, mace, cumin and roasted Jodhpuri chilli (Gosht Marwdi). For vegetarian starters, guests can enjoy traditionally prepared onion fritters with Jodhpuri spices (Pyaz ki Kachori) and deep fried lady fingers coated with spices (Kurkuri Bhindi).

For mains savory varieties like Murg Jodhpuri, Laal Maans, Murg Jaisalmeri, Paneer Shekhawati, Jaisalmeri Ker Sangari, Rajasthani speciality Dal Bati-Churma and more can be enjoyed with rice, naans, roti or paranthas. Additionally, guests also have the option to order vegetarian and non vegetarian thalis.

To round off the meal perfectly, the restaurant offers a variety of traditional Rajasthani sweets like Balu Shahi, Mohan Thal, Mathura Peda, and Apple Kheer. So don’t wait and book yourself a seat to enjoy a relaxing, authentic Rajasthani dinner at Kakori. 

Until 10 March

Kakori, Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Tahachal, (014273999

Famous Farm

Famous Farm, Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and a fresh morning breeze wafting in through the aankhijhyal. Nuwakot, (01)4700426, [email protected]

The Yellow House, Bed and breakfast for the light traveller. Sanepa, (01)5553869/5522078, www.theyellowhouse.com.np

Park Village Resort, Far away from the madding crowd, yet so close to the city. Budhanilkantha, (01)4375280, [email protected]

Barahi Jungle Lodge, The first eco-jungle lodge of Chitwan directly overlooks Chitwan National Park, spa, boutique guest room, individual and two-in-one private villas, including a suite with a private swimming pool. Andrauli, West Chitwan, (01)4411113, [email protected], www.barahijunglelodge.com

Tiger Mountain Lodge, Situated 1000 ft above Pokhara valley, this resort offers spectacular views of Machhapuchchre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu. www.tigermountainpokhara.com, (01)4426427, 9849194874

Sabin Rai Live

Sabin Rai Live, Live performance by the pop rock star Sabin Rai. Entry fee: Rs 500 5 March, 6pm onwards, Tamas Spa Lounge, (01)4257658

Gypsy Jazz Fest, Groove to the tunes of gypsy jazz with international gypsy jazz artists and Nepali guitar maestro Hari Maharjan. 4 to 13 March, multiple venues across Kathmandu and Pokhara, 9860342165

Shahid Mallya Live Enjoy soulful sufi and electronic music with Shahid Mallya and Elektro Sufi. 4 March, 7pm onwards, The Malla Hotel, Lainchaur, Kathmandu, 9813089163

Kanta dAb dAb, Book your seats for a musical night with the Nepali fusion trio, Kanta dAb dAb. 12 March, 6 to 10.30 pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel, (01)5528362

Tribute to Linkin Park, Lift your spirits as Underside & Friends pay tribute to Linkin Park as part of Phase IX of the Tribute Nepal Series. Tickets: Pre sales for Rs 400, Door sales for Rs 500. 5 March, 2pm onwards, Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel

Syndicate Star, Hum to the tunes of Syndicate with singing sensation Bipul Chettri. 5 March, 7pm onwards, The Victory Lounge, Darbar Marg, For bookings: 9801031277, 9802961570, 9801362313, 9801444055, 9813103771