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Attend art festival  In Kathmandu

The Himalayan Art Festival by E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, takes place from 29 September to 3 October at the Nepal Art Council. The gallery promotes contemporary Nepali art in the global market. This year’s festival will orient different sectors in the aesthetic value of art, create a Nepali art platform for local collectors/buyers, and aim to make it an annual festive event. The vibrant festival will see musical performances, art talks, panel discussions, kids’ art education programs, a ceramic-firing workshop, and will showcase a wide range of artists. Call 9841211297 for more details.

Go to a music fest In Lalitpur

Do you want to party all weekend? Then this music festival is just for you! Spark Music Festival Nepal 2019 is happening in Lele, Lalitpur from 11 am on September 21 to 12 pm on September 29. This yearly festival aims to be Nepal’s premier electronic festival, inspired by Tomorrowland, one of the dreamiest global festivals. Amid breath-taking nature, surrounded by forests and beautiful jungle and topped with a panoramic view of the mystical snow-capped mountains, this open-air electronic festival will feature around 50 national and international artists offering different depths of electronic dance music. This proceeds from this not-for-profit event will benefit the local community in Lele, Lalitpur. Entry ticket costs Rs 1,500, which you can buy from eSewa. Call 9860862220 for more details.

Take a guided photo tour

In Kathmandu valley and Pokhara

Nepal is undoubtedly a photographer’s delight, a land of eternal fascination. Explore snow-capped mountain peaks, its people, architectural marvels, incredible Himalayan landscapes and extraordinary culture of Nepal while learning from the best photo-mentors. The guided photo-experience takes you to Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan and offers the living representation of how the entire Kathmandu Valley would have looked like during the medieval periods. All of these cities have glorious architecture, massive durbar or royal courts, temples built in unique pagoda style—which are believed to be the stairways to the heaven. The itinerary also includes a visit to Pokhara.

The tour is 6 days and 5 nights.
Get in touch with the host Indian Photo Tours team at 9811044788.

Make a Thaili

In Pokhara

If you buy jewelry at a local market, you’ve surely noticed the Thaili, those little colorful pouches local women hold in their hands. Carrying money isn’t the only use of Thaili as mobile phone, camera and keys can also be stored in it. The Women’s Skills Development Organization (WSDO) teaches you how to make one in three hours, for just Rs 1,500, inclusive of all tools and materials. This is a simple process and you can explore your creativity as you get to choose colors of threads you would like to combine. You also get to mingle with the women at WSDO who have been in operation for over three decades.

Call 061534025 for more detail.

Fly Kites

In Lalitpur

As Dashain approaches, many kites will soon be seen in the sky. Under the cozy sunshine, the pure blue sky will be packed with  of different sizes and shapes. To mark the World Tourism Day, Visit Nepal 2020, and to welcome Dashain festival and promote tourism in South Lalitpur, Countryside Camps is hosting the second episode of the traditional Nepali kite flying festival. Fly kites, challenge fellow kite-flyers, cut their cords, and enjoy some yummy food and drinks. There will also be a local cultural dance show. There is no entry fee but you can donate what you want and the proceeds will be used to buy clothes for local children.

The event is from 11 am to 3:30 pm from September 27 to October 3.
Call 9851079005 for more detail.

Attend acoustic nights
In Kathmandu

Every Wednesday from around 7:30 pm to 11 pm, The Bar Bar Black Sip in Thamel organizes an acoustic night. While listening to some live acoustic music, you can order great drinks available at the bar such as Vodka Paradise, White Russian and Coronarita. Additionally, Wednesdays are also ladies’ night so they provide free Somersrita and shots for ladies from 7 pm to 9 pm as a welcome drink. This barbecue restaurant, beside Saatghumti parking lot, is a great place to spend relaxing evenings. Call 9803859320 for more details.

Party
In Pokhara

Party Nepal, one of the largest event management companies of Nepal, is organizing the fourth edition of its pool party “Grind” in the beautiful city of Pokhara from September 20-21. With the tagline of “Let’s get out of the box” this party is designed to mobilize a substantial number of domestic tourists. ‘Grind 4’ is a quick escape for the young entrepreneurs, corporates and expats from Kathmandu. The event features pool party with Nepal’s top DJs, group games and activities, spa, yoga, and gym. Priced at Rs 15,000 for men and Rs 12,000 for women, the ticket includes one-way flight, hotel accommodation, food, and drinks. Call 4440203 for details.

Ride a bike
In Kathmandu

Join some of the most passionate motorcyclists in the country as they take part in the fourth Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride (DGR) in Nepal on September 28. The prime motto of the classic and vintage motorcycles ride is to raise funds and awareness on men’s mental health and prostate cancer around the globe. This year’s DGR will bring together over 120,000 well-dressed gentlefolk in 700+ cities on stunning motorcycles across 110+ countries. The goal for 2019 is to raise awareness and $7m for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health on behalf of charity partner the Movember Foundation. For registration and local ride details, check out https://www.gentlemansride.com/

Ayurveda is really a way of life that keeps you fit and healthy through your adherence to natural rhythms and cycles. It employs a variety of natu­ral elements to bring harmony to the physiology. The Ayurveda Home brings to you an herbal oil massage, which will refresh your body after a weary travel. The package consists of a Shi­rodhara session with warm herbal oils and pick and drop services. This 90-minute session will cost you Rs 11,500. For further details contact +97761463205.