Events
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, animalnepal@gmail.com
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, info@pranamaya-yoga.com
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, info@thelastresort.com.np
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
Dining
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
Cinemas
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 .
Getaways
Last Resort
Last Resort, canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525/1247Temple 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, info@nepalsutra.com
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, thapamaag@gmail.com
Last Resort
Last Resort, canyoning, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping – test your limits at the Last Resort. Bhotekosi, Sindhupalchok, (01)4700525/1247Temple 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, info@nepalsutra.com
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, thapamaag@gmail.com
Music
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