Nepali Times

Human rights film series

Human rights film series, screening powerful documentary throughout the month to create awareness on human rights and gender issues. 7 to 31 March, 7pm, Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka, www.hrffn.org

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

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

Thai film festival 2013, watch award-winning films that observe and explore Thai culture and society. 21 to 22 March, Nepal Tourism Board, 10am to 5pm, free tickets available at the Royal Thai Embassy

Chintan chautari, calling people from all walks of life to gather and follow the argument wherever it leads. 15 March, 5pm, Sattya Collective, Jhamsikhel, 9843241490/9851053064

Garage sale, funky clothes, good food, lucky draw, and a kids’ corner. 16 March, 2 to 5pm, Home Guesthouse, Jhamsikhel, (01)5000044, [email protected]

Pranamaya yoga, escape the cacophony of Kathmandu and head for a three-day Yoga retreat with Sati in the hills of Pharping. 18 to 20 March, Neydo Monastery Resort, 9802045484, [email protected]

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Dance dance dance

The eighth annual Sundance Music festival is upon us and will once again bring together music lovers and musicians to the lush green setting of the Last Resort near the Tibetan border.

Established eight years ago, the Sundance Festival is still the only overnight open-air live music event in Nepal. The festival has been extremely popular with both tourists and locals alike, and gives Nepali bands a chance to jive with international groups.

This year's edition will feature Joint Family international, What The Funk- We are Soul’D out, Drummer’s Circle, Subani Moktan, Albatross, Confusion, Triplicity, EnVivo, The Boys Next Door, Dj Rabbit, and Dj BPM, all of who will make sure you won't get a minute's sleep. It will be an early morning departure on 16 March and guests are requested to bring their own sleeping bags.

Rs 4,000, 16 to17 March,

The Last Resort

Tickets at the Last Resort Office, Thamel, and Moksh, Pulchok

(01)4701247/4700525, [email protected]

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Swagatam

The Circus Kathmandu group welcomes you to yet another performance of high-flying acrobatics. Following the popularity and critical acclaim of 'contemporary circus' throughout the world, Nepal's talented acrobats, aerialists, and physical performers will work together on a contemporary circus of their own to regale you. Some of the performers were victims of child-trafficking and as they will astound you with their originality, energy, and skills and tell the stories of their past and present.

Some artwork and jewellery will be available for purchase at the shows and part of the proceeds will go to the anti child-trafficking charity Freedom Matters.

Rs 500/1,000/1,500, 15 to 16 March,

1pm and 6pm

DAV School, Jawalakhel, 9841549811

Tickets at Cafe Soma, Top of the World Cafe, Backyard Pub, and Summit Hotel in Lalitpur, and Nepal Music in Thamel

Yak Restaurant

Yak Restaurant, serves authentic Chinese food, try the mala tofu, chicken with fungus and spicy pork spare ribs. Boudha, Kathmandu

The Village Cafe, authentic Newari food that comes straight from the heart. Pulchok Bagaicha, serves Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Continental, and Thai dishes. Jawalakhel

****Little Italy, turn vegetarian at this Italian food chain and don't forget to end your meal with the chef's special chocolate bomb. Darbar Marg

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

Mulchowk, the blend of culinary expertise and charms of a bygone era. Babarmahal

Dragon Chinese Restaurant, try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara

Saigon Pho, spacious interior with authentic Vietnamese dishes. Lajimpat

Kasi, spread out over a large terrace overlooking Phora Darbar, Kasi offers a delectable plate of Newari delicacies. Darbar Marg

****Himalayan Pizza, this Italian restaurant has enough options to keep both adults and children coming back for more. Thamel

In the steps of their fathers

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 showing at QFX cinemas from 15 March onwards .

Last Resort

Last Resort, canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525/1247

Temple Tree Resort and Spa, a peaceful place to stay, complete with a swimming pool, massage parlour and sauna, it'll be hard to leave once you get here. Gaurighat, Lakeside, (061)465819

Hotel Heritage, enjoy the exquisite architecture and traditional ambience, but make sure to book your rooms online with NepalSutra. Bhaktapur, (01)6611628, [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, (61)460210

Charikot Panorama Resort, enjoy mountain views and local culture in the historic town of Charikot. Special packages on offer. Charikot, Dolakha, 01-5529463, [email protected]

Last Resort

Last Resort, canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525/1247

Temple Tree Resort and Spa, a peaceful place to stay, complete with a swimming pool, massage parlour and sauna, it'll be hard to leave once you get here. Gaurighat, Lakeside, (061)465819

Hotel Heritage, enjoy the exquisite architecture and traditional ambience, but make sure to book your rooms online with NepalSutra. Bhaktapur, (01)6611628, [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, (61)460210

Charikot Panorama Resort, enjoy mountain views and local culture in the historic town of Charikot. Special packages on offer. Charikot, Dolakha, 01-5529463, [email protected]

Alice

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

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

Punk rock Friday, have a good time with the bands Rai ko Ris, The Doltish, and Squirt Guns, whose albums will also be on sale. Rs 100, 15 March, 7.30 to 10pm, House of Music, Thamel