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Om Mani Pema Hu Baudha Stupa is one of the most holy places of worship for Buddhists in Nepal. Every year hundreds and thousands of people from all over the world visit this holy place. For tourists this is a must stop place. As per Buddhist traditions, you walk Clock Wise around the Stupa and say your prayers. In addition you can spin the Prayer Wheels as you walk. Baudha Stupa View of the Stupa from one of the restaurants nearby After your walk feel free to stop by the many popular eateries along the Stupa. Some of the good ones are Cafe Aria for coffee and snacks, Road House Cafe for pizza, Galleria for everything else. There are some other ones around too but I dont remember their names. For disclaimer purposes, I have no connection to any of these restaurants places named.

I needed something I just couldn’t find in Nepal, and therefore had to order something on the internet and had it mailed. It shouldn’t have been an ordeal to write home about. Each year or so I need to have credit/debit cards sent to me and it usually costs at least $120 and this last time my brother put BA for Bagmati district in Nepal and it went to Basnia; it finally arrived. Another time I had it go to a friend in Kathmandu to his business, then I had it go to my other friend’s business in Changunarayan. These were the best plans, but I had to pay for FedX international rates for letters. So when I ordered this special cream, since it was a package, I thought I’d skip putting a person’s name on the order and just have it go to the business. After a few weeks it hadn’t arrived. I looked up the order and saw that it had actually arrived in Nepal. I sent Bikram to get it when he was already in Kathmandu. Although Bikram had the printout from the internet, the man refused to give it to...

The oldest stone tap of Changunarayan village and still in use. Written by Sharmila Maharjan The ancient temple of Changu Narayan is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu or Dolagiri. The temple is surrounded by forest with champak trees and a small village, known as Changunarayan Village. The temple is located in Changu Narayan, VDC of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. This hill is about 8 miles east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. This temple is considered the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal still in use. The two big stone elephants in the southern part of Changunarayan Temple. The village is surrounded by different castes/groups of people. First of all, many westerners do not understand what we mean by castes. You could think of castes as tribes or extended family rather than some sort of cultural/societal levels. Many westerners think it’s all about the Hindu caste system, but it is actually quite complex with this being only one part of it. For Americans,...

Here are some of the questions I saw on my test -How do you start a car in the winter ?  (multiple choice question) -What is a Zebra Crossing ?  (multiple choice question) -What is a motor vehicle and name four types ?  (write short answer in few sentences) -What is the law for getting into accident without being in possession of a valid drivers license ?      (multiple choice question) Additionally there were some other multiple choice questions involving traffic symbols such as a Yield, Stop Sign etc. Whatever the case, before you go take your written test, you have to actually read their book. If you know other questions, please leave a comment. If you have not applied for your Nepal Drivers License , read my article on how to. Click here to read more .

Have you ever tried these wild greens - #Nettle Greens?   Sishnu ko Saag - (सिस्नु को साग)    Nettle Greens - Com. name: Stinging Nettle, Bot.name: Urtica dioca L. Family: Urticaceae Stinging nettle or common nettle, Urtica dioica, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant, native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America. It is the best-known member of the nettle genus Urtica. The plant has many hollow stinging hairs called trichomes on its leaves and stems, which act like hypodermic needles, injecting histamines and other chemicals that produce a stinging sensation when contacted by humans and other animals. The plant has a long history of use as a medicine and as a food source.......you can find about this on this site . Sisnu, sishnu, Lekali sishnu, Thulo sishnu, Ghario sishnu, Bhangre sishnu or Patle sishnu is the Nepali name for edible stinging nettles.  The plant is popular in areas where there is a scarcity of vegetables. They are picked...

Richard Gere practicing his defense against Silpa Shetty's husband. The symbolic face of the "Free Tibet" movement is becoming less symbolic these days.  For 25 years, whenever we so much as thought of Tibetan advocacy, the image of Richard Gere seemed to automatically pop into our heads.  He was a symbol of the American-led campaign to save, free, stand up for, or whatever...Tibet. No longer.  In spite of Mr. Gere's earnest advocacy, the historically U.S based international effort to improve the Tibetan situation has sputtered so severely that over the last few years there appears to be a decided shift in attention towards prioritizing Europe as the primary champion of Tibet.  What gives? Easy answer. The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) was the first, and continues to be considered the most influential of Tibet support groups.  It lobbies the U.S. Congress on behalf of Tibet and takes an over-arching political view in its campaigns. Basically, the ICT is...

In any country getting a driving license is not easy but in Nepal it is a pure nightmare unless you are bored and have plenty of free time. Here are the steps: 1. Goto Department of Transportation in Patan. In case you are not familiar its near Jawalakhel. Previously it used to be in the police department near Singha Durbar. Now you have to go much further just for driving license. The Driving License buildings you need to find 2. Get the application form and photos, and go from window to window            OR     Find a middle-man or middle-woman (Dalal) who will do the application for you and submit it for a modest fee (usually Rs 3000 to 6000). Do you really want to wait in long lines ? 3. Take the medical blood test and once all paper work is submitted your will get your test date, normally the next morning. 4. Study Study Study because its not like the past anymore. You actually have to study to pass. There is a book a...