Nepali Times

Himalayan Rush

Himalayan Rush, bike, run, race around the Begnas Lake. Rs 3,500/US$ 50 for registration, 29 March, (01)4246534, [email protected]

Sustain KTM, a series of photographic narratives on how we are coping with our growing city. Runs till 30 March, 11am to 7pm, except Tuesdays, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal

T20 World Cup, all the big boys play the shortest format of cricket. Runs till 6 April, airs on Star Sports 4

Film Lab, learn film history, storytelling, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, project handling and network with professionals. 12 April to 15 May, register at (01)4251335

Sundance festival, a weekend of live music, great food, camping, sauna, massage, and bungee. 29 to 30 March, The Last Resort, Bhotekosi, (01)4700525

Reserved, Seika Sato, PhD, talks about challenges faced by women outside their home in gender exclusionary places in Kathmandu. 23 March, 3pm, Martin Chautari, Thapthali, (01)4238050, [email protected]

Crafted in Nepal, attend the 6th Handicraft Buyer Seller Meet 2014, and meet the artists who make them. 21 to 25 March, talk program on 22 March, 10am to 5pm, Patan Museum, Patan

Street art at tings, catch the amazing work of Imagine Nation artist Sneha Shrestha on display Runs till 4 April, 6 to 8pm, Tings Tea Lounge, Lajimpat

Vootoo

Vootoo, the new home of Newari cuisine, as well as a continental menu for those who don’t want an adventure. Lajimpat, (01)4005222

Starry Night BBQ , dine fine with Ciney Gurung singing for you. Rs 1,499, every Friday, 7pm onwards, Shambala Garden Cafe, Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999

Tass and Tawa, savour a wide variety of Nepali meat dishes and reserve your palate for the heavenly Chusta. Pulchowk, Kathmandu

Lhakpa’s Chulo, Nepali dal-bhat, Newari khaja, Swiss Rösti, Italian Risotto, and Thai green curry - take your pick. Jhamsikhel

Laskus Restaurant, welcome to the best taste your palates can get. Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel (01)4700800, [email protected]

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

Hotel Shangri-La, delicious Nepali cuisine with traditional cultural show. Rs 999, every Thursday, 7pm onwards, (01)4412999

Chopstix, savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Kumaripati, (01)5551118

Pagoda Chinese Restaurant, Head to this jade palace if you are in the mood for Chinese with clean, green and peaceful environment. Park Village Resort, Budhanilknatha, (01)4375280, [email protected]

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

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

Buddha Maya Gardens Hotel

Buddha Maya Gardens Hotel, add value to your travel in Lumbini with a stay at probably the best hotel in the area. Lumbini, (71)580220, 9801033109, [email protected]

Glacier Hotel, good value and friendly service for travelers on the lap of Lake Phewa. Gaurighat, Lakeside, Pokhara, (61)-463722, www.glaciernepal.com

Pokhara Grande, a swimming pool to escape from the tropic heat, a massage parlour and spa to loosen up and a gymnasium to release stress- great options all around. Lakeside, Pokhara

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

Shastriya sangeet

Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music. 30 March, 3pm onwards, Ram Mandir, Battisputali

Masterclasses & workshops, on guitar, piano, bass, drums, wind instruments, and improvisation with James Miley. 24 to 28 March, 2014, 8am to 9pm, Kathmandu Jazz

Conservatory, (01)5013554, [email protected], www.katjazz.com.np

Music teachers training, Mike Nord will show how instructors can get the best out of themselves and their students. 25 to 28 March, 8am to 9pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, (01)5013554, [email protected], www.katjazz.com.np

Fusion beat, a concert where east meets west. 28 March, Patan Darbar Square, free entrance

Ma ra Malai, Albatross launch their new album. Rs 200 (including CD), 29 March, Tone music store, Tangal

KCM music competition, the stage is set for young musicians to be crowned Kathmandu's best aspiring band. Rs 200, 22 March, Jawalakhel Football Ground,

Kripa Unplugged, young aspiring musicians give their own renditions of classics. 8.30 and 10.30pm, TTV, youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged

Reggae night, get a load of jah music from Chari Amilo Kala Samuha every weekend. Rs 200, 28 March, 6pm onwards, Base Camp, Jhamsikhel

Kathmandu on the run, a tribute concert to rock legends Pink Floyd. Rs 350, 29 March, Purple Haze, Thamel