Events
Valentines Day Special, celebrate love with dance, face painting, photo booths and special sweet dishes this Valentines Day. Rs 200, 14 February, 3pm onwards, Bagaicha, Jawalakhel, 9841721736, 9841593121
Garage Sale for a Better World, Animal Nepal and 1905 are organising a charity garage sale to encourage animal care in Nepal. 4 February, 10am to 2pm, 1905, Kantipath
GIHE Youthfest 2012, music, food and unlimited entertainment with performances by Nepsydaz, Albatross and Adrian Pradhan. 11 February, 11am, GEMS Complex,Dhapakhel, 9849511171, 9849831493, 9808530042
Emotions in Motion, an art exhibition by Govinda Sah with exquisite modern paintings. Closes on 7 February, 11am onwards, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babermahal Revisited
Cycle 7: Identity, three photography installations: Navarasa, Ink'd and The Tales of Dirty Feet by talented photographers. 9.30 am to 8pm, 6 January to 15 February, Galleria CUC, Deetya Complex, Maharajgunj
Contemporary Forms, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre presents 'The Prakriti Project Eternal Visions - Contemporary Forms' by Rabindra Shakya and Maureen Drdak. 9 to 26 February, 5.30 pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited
Ultimate Photography Workshop, Artudio presents the 12th session of digital photography workshop. Rs 3000, Starting from mid-February, 7am to 9am, Artudio, Lazimpat, 9841498425, 9841379780
Music
Black History Month, Risty Nails and Mukti N' Revival commemorate the spirit of blues artists. Rs 200, 3 February, 7.30 pm onwards, House of Music, Thamel
Pink Floyd Tribute Concert, a tribute to the one of the most influential rock bands in history. 11 February, 2pm to 7pm, Bagaicha, Jawalakhel
End of the World Tour III, a series of gigs with bands like Equals and Rage Hybrid. 3 February, 5pm onwards, Gee's Terrace, Thamel
Celebrating Black History Month, you've grown with the music of many black artists, now you have a chance to learn it. Free entrance, 5, 12 and 19 February, 10am to 12pm, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory
Dining
Mako's, an elegant fine dining Japanese restaurant at Dwarika's Hotel which serves authentic Japanese cuisine. Timings are 11.30 to 14.30 and 18pm to 22pm. Dwarika Hotel, Battisputali, 4479488
Buddha Bar, offers a warm and cozy space for intimate conversations over a large selection of drinks. Thamel, 9851053235
Cha Cha Caf�, this Japanese restaurant is popular for its spaghettis and burger steaks. Thamel
Trisara, get ready for some affordable but equally scrumptious snacks- its crispy chicken and khau soi is worth a mention. Lazimpat
Black Pepper Caf� & Pub, cosmopolitan dining and drinking in a traditional style courtyard, try the apple sauce pork chops and enjoy the good service. Kopundole Height, Lalitpur, 5521897, 5536926
BBQ Station, a place for those of you who simply can't do without meat. BBQ Station offers a chance to make your own Barbeque on coal. Jhamsikhel
Milk Coffee and Cocktail Caf�, coffee house during the day and a cozy lounge serving cocktails at night, try its yarchagumba and molecular cocktails along with the famous Starbucks. Woodland Complex, Durbar Marg
Chopstix, savory Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Begin your feast with the Dragon Chicken; it is one-of-a-kind. Kumaripati, 5551118
1905 Restaurant, feast on roasted delights within this converted aristocratic residence. Walled ambience and green surroundings make it an oasis within the city. Kantipath, 4215068
Chez Caroline, for business lunches and relaxed dinners, Babar Mahal Revisited
The Yellow Chili, Sanjeev Kapoor's renowned restaurant with Indian cuisine and local delicacies. Bluebird Complex, Thapathali
Bronco Billy, a restaurant in town offering Tex-Mex and Indian dishes. They make their own corn tortillas, which gets a big thumbs-up. But really, we can't wait to try its Margaritas. Pulchowk, opposite Namaste Supermarket
Yin Yang Restaurant, east meets west as you choose from a variety of Thai and continental dishes. Add a little spice in your life with their pad thai or green curry. If you can't handle the heat, fall into the safety net of its western dishes. 10am to 10pm, Thamel, 4701510
Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Caf�, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of boudha stupa and free wi-fi. Boudha, 2130681
The Ghangri Caf�, a quiet and relaxing place with delicious food. Although known for their open momos, its Chef Salad is equally delicious. Pulchowk, 5528703, [email protected]
Kaiser Cafe Restaurant & Bar, have a BBQ lunch and a glass of wine or beer inside the peaceful Garden of Dreams. Thamel, 4425341
Picnic, enjoy this Korean restaurant with affordable prices and heaping portions. Thamel
Cinnamon Grill and Lounge, mouth watering delicacies with live music. Try the grilled tenderloin steak and quiche lorraine with fresh fruit salad. 5521339, Jhamsikhel
Aalishan, serves authentic Indian delicacies. Try the special chicken biryani and chicken reshami kabab. 5550039, Jawalakhel
Getaways
Ace Travels Winter Package, enjoy a luxurious yet affordable holiday winter package with Ace Travels to countries like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Offers start from Rs 48,800 per person in a 4 nights and 5 days tour package to Thailand, call its toll free number 16600100600
Fulbari Resort, enjoy the scenic view as you pamper yourself with tennis, golf, drinks and dinners. Rs 6500 per person for 2 nights and 3 days, Pokhara, 4461918, 4462248, [email protected], [email protected]
Day 20
The Great Himalaya Trail team is heading downwards to the Arun river in Khandbari before climbing again towards Khumbu. The four member team led by 21-time Mt Everest summitteer is on an epic 1,600km 120 day traverse of the Nepal Himalaya. On the 19th day of the trek on Wednesday, there was a chirpy status update from Linda Bezemer, a trekker who seems to have tagged along with the team, saying: "Impressive to walk with Apa Sherpa.I'm very proud I can catch up!" seems to be a sign that everything is going well for the celebrity trekkers.
Pictures of Apa Sherpa with a Nepali flag in view of the Kangla Pass (pictured) and breaking a trail through the snow with Tenzing Dorje were posted in Facebook as the team heads away from the most eastern point of their trek.
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