Nepali Times

Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival

Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival, the seventh edition of the annual NIIFF will explore issues related to Nepal’s minority. 25 to 28 April, City Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, (01)4102577, [email protected], www.ifanepal.org.np

Pranamaya yoga, immerse yourself in a whole day of yoga activities with Nicky at the wonderful Sri Aurobindo Ashram with Nicky and the children. Rs 2,500, 9802045484, [email protected]

Himalayan rush, run, swim, or cycle around Begnas Tal and promote healthy, community-based tourism around the lake. 30 March, Pokhara, 9851021852/9851102046

Human rights film series, celebrate Women’s Day with a powerful documentary on the nomad supermodel Waris Dirie, with screenings throughout the month. 7 to 31 March, 7pm, Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka, www.hrffn.org

Chakati guff, Dutch art promoter Beata Wiggen will give a presentation on how to promote your artwork in the Netherlands and Germany. 8 March, 3 to 5pm, Gallery MCube, Chakupat, (01)5260110

Women for children, rally from Patan to Budhanilkantha, and then join Kutumba, Samriddhi Rai, and Manoj KC for live music and lunch at Park Village Resort. 9 March, 7am, Patan, Budhanilkantha, 9851133378

Backyard screenings, watch great cinema while enjoying delicious food. Rs 100, 2 to 28 March, every Thursday, 6.30pm, Backyard Café, Jhamsikhel

Mustang, a spiritual odyssey, an exhibition that showcases thangkas, photographs, sand mandala, installations, and dance from Mustang. Runs till 13 March, Siddhartha Art Gallery

Rally for rights, join other concerned citizens and raise your voice against violence against women. 8 March, 7.45am, Bhadrakali

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Lahure lure

Every year 10,000 young Nepali men vie for the 200 or so openings in the British Army which has been recruiting soldiers from Nepal for 200 years, ever since the end of the Anglo-Nepal Wars of 1814-16.

Kesang Tseten’s documentary Who will be a Gurkha looks at the selection process where the boys, attracted by the myth and glamour of Gurkhas, seek to go for glory in spite of the dangers of death in the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.

The film won the top award at Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival 2012 and also featured at the International Film Festival of Amsterdam. It will hit theatres next week making it the first Nepali documentary to be screened in cinemas.

Who will be a Gurkha, director Kesang Tseten, in cinemas from 15 March

Noyoz

Noyoz, this tiny little joint serves food that tastes like your mother’s home-cooking. Bhatbhateni

Strawberry Delights, pop up at The Pastry Shop for a variety of strawberry delights. Rs 125, Runs till 14 March, Radisson Hotel, Lajimpat, (01)4411818 (ext. 1370)

Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat, and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur

Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant, have a Sarangkot special breakfast while enjoying spectacular views of the mountain ranges. Sarangkot, Pokhara, (061)696920, 9817136896

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

Kotetsu, authentic Japanese dishes that cater to your needs and taste buds. Lajimpat

Taal & Taal, this terrace restaurant with a panoramic waterfront view of Phewa Lake offers is offering excellent discounts on its opening. Waterfront Resort, Sedi Height, Pokhara, (061)466303/304

Chopstix, savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Try the famous drums of heaven. Kumaripati, (01)5551118

Hadock, big compound with ample parking space, its western and Thakali dishes are done to perfection. Jhamsikhel, (01)5546431

Chez Caroline, exquisite food, glorious sunshine and more. 9am to 10pm, Baber Mahal Revisited, (01)4263070/4187

Boudha Stupa Restaurant and Cafe, bide your time in the cafe's free wi-fi zone as you enjoy wood-fired pizzas, home-made pastas, and the Tibetan gyakok. Boudha, (01)4485585

New Tushita Restaurant, relaxing ambience and good food. Don't miss out on its penne with creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. Lajimpat, (01)44432957

Bombay Masala, transcend the limits of geography with a wide variety of cuisine. Pulchok

Everest Panorama Resort

Everest Panorama Resort, if you can't get enough of the Himalayas in smoggy Kathmandu, a great view from the top of the Mahabharat is just what you're looking for. Daman, (01)4412864, [email protected]

Pokhara Grande, a swimming pool to escape from the sweltering heat, a massage parlour and spa to loosen up, and a gym to release stress, all in all a great place to unwind. Lakeside, Pokhara, (061)460210

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

Dhulikhel Lodge Resort, located on a hilltop, the resort offers a magnificent vista of valleys, foothills, and moutains to the north. Dhulikhel, (011) 490114/494, www.dhulikhellodgeresort.com

Himalayan wellness centre, a one-stop centre for a relaxed mind and a healthy body inside the Park Village Hotel. Budhanilkantha, open all week, 9801066661, www.himalayanwellness.com.np

Haatiban Resort, tucked away near a jungle at the side of a hill with a 270 degree view of the Valley, this is the ideal weekend getaway for Kathmandu residents. Pharping, Kathmandu, (01)4371537/561

Alice

Alice, the Swiss duo jams with Kiran Nepali, Hari Maharjan, and Rizu Tuladhar. 21 March, 6.30pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel

Stormbringer comin', time to glide down to Tripureswor for an evening with rock legends Deep Purple. 15 March, 3pm, Dasrath Rangasala

Backyard bruisin', opt out of the haze-filled rituals at Pashupatinath and spend the night of potency with bands Rai ko Ris and Tank Girl. Rs 100, 10 March, 7 to 10pm, Backyard, Jhamsikhel, (01)5548968, [email protected]

Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon evening. 11 March, 3 to 6pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali

Sundance music festival, celebrate the arrival of the summer with great musicians from around the world and dance the night away. Rs 4000, 16 to 17 March, The Last Resort, Sindhupalchok

Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Cafe 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231