Peace has been completely restored in Nepal
A movement, spearheaded by Gen Z participants (youths aged 10 to 28), took place on September 7th and 8th in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal. While the protests were organized against corruption and irregularities, the situation escalated dramatically. In the Baneshwor area of Kathmandu, protesters broke through police barricades and advanced toward the Parliament building. Upon reaching the outer wall, some attempted to breach it, prompting police to open indiscriminate fire. The shooting resulted in the immediate death of 19 protesters, with many more seriously injured and hospitalized. Consequently, the movement was suspended for the remainder of September 7th.
Outraged protesters returned to the streets on the morning of September 8th. By the afternoon, with no sign of change, the situation deteriorated further. Protesters began burning police vans and engaging in targeted acts of vandalism and arson against properties associated with then-leaders. As the situation spiraled out of control in the capital, similar acts of unrest spread to other regions. Around 2:00 PM, the Prime Minister resigned. However, this failed to quell the unrest, which intensified. Several government and private buildings and properties were damaged or set on fire. Finally, around 10:00 PM, the army was deployed to patrol the streets, a curfew was imposed, and the situation was brought under control.
By the morning of September 9th, protests had subsided, and the focus shifted to forming a new government. After a brief period of political search, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was appointed as the new Prime Minister on September 11th. She has since expanded her cabinet and commenced the government’s work.
No further loss of life or property has been reported since stability was restored. While the unrest created temporary discomfort for tourists during a key travel season, complete peace has been re-established. There is no ongoing violence or protest activity. Tourists can now visit Nepal with full confidence, and any concerns about travel safety can be set aside. The country is currently entirely peaceful.
Dhami Jhakri Samanic practice in Nepal
Dhami Jhakri (Samanic practice) in Nepal: A Sacred Tradition of Healing and Connection
Nestled in the majestic Himalayas, Nepal has long been revered as a sacred land, believed since ancient times to be the abode of gods. Historical accounts suggest that deities and sages once meditated in this divine realm across different eras. Even today, this spiritual legacy endures, embodied in traditions like the Dhami Jhakri a living testament to Nepal’s enduring mystical power.
The practice of Dhami/Jhakri (Saman) is a beautiful and ancient shamanic tradition deeply woven into Nepal’s cultural and spiritual heritage. While its exact beginnings remain unrecorded, it has been cherished for countless generations as a sacred bridge between people, nature, deities, and ancestors. Through heartfelt rituals, Dhami/Jhakri nurture these connections while offering healing from spiritual troubles and negative energies.
The wisdom and spiritual gifts of a Dhami/Jhakri are often passed down to generations, though some practitioners believe they receive their calling through divine inspiration. To become a Dhami/Jhakri, one follows a path of devotion and discipline, honoring Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Many Nepali traditions speak of initiates learning from Ban Jhankri, a mystical forest or cave-dwelling spirit, through dreams and visions. A special ceremony, guided by an experienced Jhankri or Tantric Guru, then welcomes the new shaman into their role. This sacred ritual includes prayers to the Guru, Ban Jhankri, Mother Earth (Bhoomi Puja), the Sky (Akash Puja), and other divine forces.
In Nepal’s hills and mountains, Dhami/Jhakris are lovingly sought for guidance during difficult times—whether illness, infertility, or spiritual unrest. Their practice is embraced across different faiths, including Buddhism and Hinduism. During ceremonies, they wear vibrant seven-colored robes, Rudraksha beads, and peacock feather crowns, creating a sacred atmosphere with the rhythm of the Dhangro drum, the sound of conch shells, and offerings like butter lamps, incense, and grains. In some traditions, rituals may also include animal sacrifices, reflecting deep-rooted customs.
Different communities honor these healers with unique names, Capri among the Gurung, Phedangwa for the Rai and Limbu, and Ramba in Tamang culture. Dhami/Jhakris hold deep reverence for Vanjhakri, their guiding deity, often depicted as a majestic figure adorned with bone garlands, dwelling in hidden caves. They further believe that the Vanjhakri’s footprint indicate to the opositive directioin as lay man do not follow them.
One of the most sacred sites linked to this tradition is Gosaikund (Gosainkunnda lake), a serene high-altitude lake near the Langtang mountains in Helambu region. Every August, on the full moon day (Rakshya Bandhan), spiritual seekers gather here to celebrate, share their gifts, and honor the divine. Though no written records trace its origins, locals believe this festival has been a cherished tradition for centuries.
This year, Janai Purnima (the sacred thread festival) will be celebrated on August 9th, 2025, adding another layer of spiritual significance to this timeless practice.
(Source: “The Nepalese Shamanic Path by Evelyn C Rysdyk”)
Unspoild Cultural Homestay experience (धरमपानी कन्यादेवी सामुदाईक घरबास)
गुरुङ समुदायको बस्ति रहेको धरमपानी गाउमा संचालित कन्यादेवी सामुदाईक घरबास, येही जेठ २३ र २४ गते (6-7 June, 2025) तनहुँ पर्यटन प्रबर्दन समाज को आयोजनामा एस संस्कृतिक गाउ घुम्ने अवासर प्राप्त भयो। पाहाड कि रानी बन्दिपुरबाट करिब १४ किलोमीटर को दुरीमा , बन्दीपुर बजार बाट करिब १:१५ घन्टामा मोटर बाटो (बन्दीपुर – सेराटार- सुखौरा टार – कल्मुडाँडा -चिसापानी – हाटिया बजार – धरमपानी) हुदै यहाँ पुग्न सकिन्छ भने बन्दीपुर बाट पैदल यात्रा गर्दै करिब ४ देखि ५ घण्टामा (बन्दीपुर – बहुनडाँडा – सल्लाघारी – कफल स्वारा – डाँडाछाप – कमलबारी – रानी बजार – धरमपानी) हुदै पनि जान सकिन्छ। धरमपानी समुन्द्र सतह बाट करिब १००० मीटर को उचाई मा रहेको छ।
धरमपानी सामुदाइक घर बास पर्या पर्यटन को लागि सम्भावाना बोकेको ठाउ हो। यहा बाताबरण संरक्षण को लागि प्लास्टिक को न्युन गर्नका लागि बास का डोको, साल तथा भोर्ला का पातका टपरी दुना , माटाका गाग्रामा राखिएको पिउने पनिको प्रयोग गरियको छ। स्थानीय उत्पादन (कोदो , गेडागुडी , सागपात , मकै , भटमास ) को अधिकतम प्रयाग गरिन्छ। साल तथा भोर्ला को पात बाट बनेका दुना टपरी को बचेर आय आर्जन पनि गरेका छन्। मनोरजान का लागि पनि स्थानीय खैचडी तथा मौलिक चुड्का नाचको मजा लिन सकिन्छ।
धरमपानी बाट हिमाली शृंखला हेर्नका लागि भने करिब १ घण्टा को दुरीमा रहेको हट्तिया डाँडा बाट (मनास्लु , अन्नपुर्ण , धौलागिरी ) हिम्श्रीन्खला को अबलोकन गर्न सकिन्छ।
पर्यटक हरुका लागि खान तथा बास स्थानीय घर मा व्यवस्था गरिन्छ। खान सामुहिक रुपमा तयार परिन्छ र सकेसम्म स्थानीय उत्पदान लाइ प्रथामिकाता दिने प्रचलन छ। नुहाउनका लागि तातोपानी को व्यवस्था न भएपनि नुहाउने कोठा भने छन्। पुरानै ढाचाका घरमा पाहुना बस्ने कोठाको व्यवस्था छ। साथै ताजा गाइ भैसी को दुध , मह तथा गाउमै पारेको रक्सि पिउन सकिन्छ।
यहाँ घुम्नका लागि बर्सै भरी आउन सकिन्छ तर पनि पानी पर्ने बेला बाहेक अरु बेला आउदा बदी उपयुक्त हुन्छ। असोज बाट बैसाख सम्म उपयुक्त हुन्छ। यहाँ केवल घुम्ने मात्र नभई कृसी कार्य तथा अरु घरेलु कर्म मा सहभागी भएर अर्को अनुभव गर्न सकिन्छ। .
पर्यटकलाइ एता तान्न , बन्दीपुर वरपर रहेका रामकोट , कोरिखा , हिलेखार्क संग खरो प्रतिस्पर्धामा उत्रनु पर्ने देखिन्छ। येस्कालागी यहाका पर्यटनकर्मी , समाजसेवी , राजनीतिज्ञ , महिला को उत्तिकै जोश एबम उत्साह देखिन्छ।
तर पनि येतिले मात्र अझै अपुग जस्तो देखिन्छ। एक पर्यटनकर्मी भएकोले यहाँ केहि मानब सृजित कार्य गर्दा यहाको पयर्टन अझ राम्रो संग फल्छ फुल्छ भन्ने लग्दछ ।
प्रबेस द्वार मा कलात्मक शैलिका पुरानो घुमाउने घर बनाउने (तस्बिर लिन तथा सम्झनाका लागि एक नमुना)
पाहुना स्वागतमा गुरुङ भेस भूसा लगाइदिने
जेठा बाको चौतारी बनाउने
गाउलाई मौसमी फुलको बगैचा जस्तो रुपमा विकास गर्ने
मौसमी फलफुलको बगैचामा आनन्द लिने र खान मिल्ने किसिमको विकास गर्ने
नजिकै रहेका पहरा वा चट्टानलाई राम्म्रो चित्र कुदेर र ठुला ढुंगा लाइ कुनै अक्र्ती वा सालिक बनाएर पनि पर्यटन अकर्सन गर्न सकिन्छ।
घर बासमा अनुभव :
दहि मथ्ने , काठका, बासका समान बनाउन सिकाउने (खुर्पेटो, डोको , छत्री, सिप्रिन , नाम्लो , डोरी बाट्ने, गुन्द्री बुन्ने , सेल रोटि पकाउने, ढिकी जातो (पुरानो काम गर्ने तरिका) अनुभव गराउने )
यी मेरा आज सम्मको अनुभवबाट अनुभत गरेका वा लागेका निजि विचार हुन्।
शेखर बहादुर थापा
तनहुँ (हाल काठमाडौँ )
Chinese trekker found dead in Annapurna
A Chinese trekker who had been missing since March 24, 2025, was found dead due to an avalanche on the Annapurna Base Camp trek route near Deurali. The 28-year-old, identified as Mr. Yuan, had been returning after reaching the base camp at 4,110 meters. A search and rescue team discovered his body on April 5 near the Modi River. Mr. Yuan was found in a prone position, still wearing his rucksack. His family has arrived in Nepal to repatriate his remains, which were transferred to Kathmandu’s Teaching Hospital for necessary documentation and procedures.
The avalanche is believed to have originated from slopes near Annapurna South (7,219 meters) and Hiunchuli (6,441 meters) following heavy snowfall in mid-March. Authorities noted that avalanche risks increase significantly during winter and early spring in the region due to unstable snow conditions.
Source: news agency
11 Person were died in Muktinath Pilgrimage
11 Pilgrimage were lost their life due to Altitude Mounntain Sicknedd within one year (March 2024 to March 20025). 2 of them were Nepali citizen and other 9 were from foreign national including Indian. One of them were from USA, 63 years. The number was more last year than this eyar.
Muktinath is situated at an altude of 3800m from sea level. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage to the Hindus. It is also a popular trekking route to the trekkers from all over the world. Many people use jeep to reach to Muktinath in recent days which cause the mountain sickness. They start from Pokhara at an altitude of 900 and arrive at an altitude of 3800m in 2 days.
Due to speed ascending, tiredness, cold and dehydration are the major causes of Mountain Mountain Sickness.
Nepali Dal Bhat
Nepali Dal Bhat (नेपाली दाल भात) is a traditional and staple dish of Nepal, widely consumed all across the country. It is a simple and very nutritious meal that forms the core of Nepali cuisine. The name “Dal Bhat” literally translates to “lentil soup” (Dal) and “boiled rice” (Bhat). It is typically served with a variety of side dishes, making it a wholesome and balanced meal.
The Components of Dal Bhat:
1. Bhat (Boiled Rice/ plain rice): – It is one of the major portion in Neapli meal. Steamed rice, usually white, but sometimes brown or red rice is used in certain regions.
2. Dal (Lentil Soup): – The soup made from lentils (such as yellow, red, or black lentils), cooked with spices like turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger, and sometimes tomatoes. – The consistency can vary from thick to soupy, depending on regional preferences. It is normally mixed with rice and eat together.
3. Tarkari (Vegetable Curry): – Normally it is a stir fried and cooked a Nepali spiced vegetable. It can be seasonal vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, spinach, or beans, cooked.
4. Achar (Pickle): – A spicy and tangy condiment made from vegetables, fruits, or herbs, often with mustard oil and spices. There are a lot different varieties of Pickle found.
5. Meat: – In non-vegetarian versions, dishes like chicken curry, goat meat (khasi ko masu) are served alongside. It can be also stir fried cooked with Nepali spices.
6. Saag (Leafy Greens): – Cooked greens like spinach or mustard greens, often seasoned with garlic and spices.
7. Papad or Poppadom: – A crispy, thin flatbread made from lentil or rice flour, served as a side.
Cultural Significance: – Dal Bhat is not just a meal but a way of life in Nepal. It is eaten twice a day (for lunch and dinner) by many Nepali households. – It is a symbol of hospitality and is often served to guests. – In rural areas, Dal Bhat is considered the primary source of energy for farmers and laborers due to its high nutritional value.
Regional Variations: – Different regions of Nepal have their own variations of Dal Bhat. For example: – In the Terai region (southern plains), it may include more spicy and flavorful curries. – In the mountainous regions, buckwheat or barley may replace rice.
Nutritional Value: – Dal Bhat is a balanced meal, providing carbohydrates (rice), protein (lentils), vitamins, and minerals (vegetables and greens). – It is often considered a complete meal due to its combination of nutrients.
Fun Fact: – The phrase “Dal Bhat Power, 24 Hour” is a popular saying in Nepal (specially when in trekking), highlighting the energy and sustenance provided by this meal. Dal Bhat is not only a dish but also a reflection of Nepali culture, simplicity, and resilience. It is a must-try for anyone visiting Nepal!
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Human skeletal found in Mardi Himal trek route
Human skeletal remains have been found near the base camp of the Mardi Himal trek in Machhapuchhre Municipality-9, Kaski. He niticed it near the Nigalo pasture, close to the Mardi Himal base camp, as informed by Rajendra Kshetri, the ward chairperson of Machhapuchhre Municipality-9.
“Local sheep herder Govinda Gautam called to report the discovery of human remains near the Nigalo pasture close to the Mardi Himal trek’s base camp,” Kshetri quoted Gautam. “After receiving the information about the human remains, I have informed the Kaski police and the municipality. We will coordinate and head to the location where the remains were found soon.”
The location where the human remains were found is situated 1,200 meters east of the main path to the Mardi Himal base camp, in the gorge above the source of the Mardi River. He speculated that the remains found near the base camp of Mardi Himal could belong to Mitchell Louis Blumberg, a Sweden national who has been missing since January 14, 2024 who was trekking alone, may have been attacked by a bear.
Kshetri stated that the sheep herders only found a leg bone, clothing, and a mobile phone near the Mardi Himal base camp just yesterday.
Source: sungavanews.com (07/08/2024)
TAAN मा मेरो भोट कसलाई
TAAN मा मेरो भोट कसलाई
Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal, TAAN को बार्षिक साधारण सभा तथा आगामी २ बर्से कार्य कालको लागि कार्यसमिति को निर्बचान येही September २ तारिक का दिन हुन गइरहेको छ। एस दौरान विभिन्न उमेदवारका आकांक्षीहरु मैदानमा प्रेबेश गरेका छन्।
बिगतका केहि कार्यकाल देखि TAAN केवल कर्मकाण्डी , भित्तामा नाम झुन्डाउने र TIMS को बहानामा पर्यटन बोर्ड धाउने बाहेक केहि उल्लेखनिय काम हुन सके जस्तो देखिदैन। कतिले त संस्थालाई थला पर्ने गरि पाँच तारेमा होटेलमा भोज खाएर आफ्नो राजनैतिक दाउ अगि बढाउन गाउमा गोरु जुधाउने , भलिबल खेलाउने जास्ता कार्य सम्म गरे। जसका कारण TAAN को पर्यटन बोर्डमा बेरुजु सम्म हुन पुग्यो।
अब आउने २ बर्सको नेत्रित्यले अहिलेको बदलिदो समय अनुसारको काम गर्न सक्ने ( Mission and Vision ) होस् । चुनाबमा अरुले तयार परिदियको घोसणा पत्र एक पटक सम्म पनि नपढेको उमेदवार नहोस। कुनै पनि कार्यगर्दा दुरगामी असर को बारेमा राम्रो संग बिज्ञ संग छलफल गरि निर्णय गर्ने व्यक्ति होस् । बिकाउ नारा, बिना गाइड वा भरिया पदयात्रा जान नपाउने र TIMS अनिबार्य गर्नु पर्दछ भन्ने मात्र उदेस्य नहोस।
TAAN जस्तो झन्डै २००० सदस्य भएको संस्था ले पर्बतिय पर्यटनमा
अध्ययन अनुसन्धान मा व्यापक श्रोत र साधन परिचालन गरोस
खासगरी स्थानीय रुपमा उपलब्ध श्रोत साधन (झरना लाइ छान्गारोहन , ठुला ढुंगा लाइ आकृतिमा , चट्टान कुदेर, फुल को बन , बनस्पति उधान ) विविधिकरण गरि कृतिम आकर्सन थपेर त्यो ठाउलाइ बिसेस विधायुक्त बनाउन स्थानीय निकाय संग पहल गर्नु पर्दछ। एसले पर्बतिय पर्यटन लाइ बचाई राख्न सहयोग गर्न सक्क्ष।
हाम्रा निकुञ्जमा थप होटल लज को विस्तार भन्दा पाटि हरुको निर्माण गरि अन्य ब्यबस्ता ब्यबसाय गर्ने हरुले गर्न पाउन पर्दछ।
हिमालय को आधार सिबिर वा नजिकका गाउमा योग वा ध्यान केन्द्रको विकास गर्न सके पर्यटनमा नया आयाम हुन गई पदयात्रा ब्यबसाय लाइ पनि सहयोग हुने थियो।
पदयात्रा ब्यबसाय लाइ कसरि विविधिकरण संग जोड्न सकिन्छ,
कसरि प्रबिधि मैत्री हुदै गुणस्तर बढाउन सकीन्छ
हालको असहज निकुञ्ज प्रबेस नियम, बिमा लगायत का बिसएमा राम्रो धारणा भएकोलाई एस पाली को मात दिने विचार छ।
यो मेरो नितान्त व्यक्तिगत विचार हो। कसैपर्ती लक्क्षित छैन। गल्ति हुन गएमा माफ सहित
A brieff details of Annapurna Conservation Area
Annapurna is the series of mountain including Annapurna I 9091m. The Annapurna panoramic Himalayan range is known as the most beautiful mountain range in the world. The Annapurna circuit trekking is one of the best trekking in the world. The beauty of Annapurna is snow fun in the winter and full blossom of Rhododendron flower in spring. The other attractions are fresh water lake (Tilocho Lake at an altitude 5000m) the highest lake in the world, world’s deepest gorge (Kaligandaki gorge 4.8km deep), the barren mountains, Himalayan peaks attracting to the tourist.
In 1992, Annapurna Conservation Area is established to conserve the flora, fauna, culture and its nature and ecosystem. This is the biggest conservation area which covers 7629 sqkm with different climate, geography and starts from 760m to 8091m. Annapurna conservation are harbor 1400 different types of plants, 128 spices of wild animal, 518 spices of birds, 40 spices of reptile, 23 spices of amphibians and 350 spices of butterfly.
Annapurna glacier flourish Marshyangdi river to the north east, Kali gandaki (holy river) to the west south, Seti river, Modi river, Madi river to the east south. All the river combines and form as Narayani river when they arrive done to Terai (Narayanghad) south. The damodar Kunda (holy lake) and Muktinath Temple is also considered a sacred site to the Hindus. Approximately 100000 people live within the park. There are around 1000 lodges to supply the food and accommodation to the tourist. The lower village, there are mixed type people (Bramin, chhetri, Gurung, Magar etc) live and in the higher village Tibetan Bhotias (Gurung and Thakali) are the major resident. The lower village people cultivate rice, wheat, corn and also have farming and small business where as the upper village people do yak and sheep farming and logistic business to their living.
There are nice and tiny lodges and available good food to the tourist. There are small village with lodges and tea shop in every one-hour distance. From Manang to Muktinath has limited village to serve the tourist. The lodges are fully occupied in tourist season and the average is 40% busy within the year. The average expenses are about 10-15US$ per tourist for food and sleep whereas they spent US$39 per tourist (permit, transport, meal, sleep, guide, porter etc) per day.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project running training to the local, building trails, maintaining and motivation program to conserve the wildlife and nature. Even though, the environment issue is getting tougher. One study said that one tourist produces 1kg non bio degradable garbage per day and the local are consuming more and more firewood for cooking and etc. The highest number recorded more than 200000 tourists per year including domestic.
After COVID 19 pandemic, one study said that over 20000 guide loses their job, hundreds of tourist agency close their business, 230000 jobs are badly affected. Thinking of the crisis whether it is about nature conservation or earning or creating more jobs and earning, there should be a master plan. The lodge standard could be upgraded and the trekking guide and porter could have refreshment training. It seems like that should have to be done soon.
Trekking in Annapurna
Trekking in Annapurna is not very demanding as it there are lodges for accommodation and can buy a food from lodges. The trekking can be hard or serious even life threatening if any one do not care enough before start. It requires a proper clothing, enough information about the recent changes, personal physical condition, and good knowledgeable guide.
The major trekking itinerary are as following
I. Annapurna circuit trekking (12-15days)
II. Annapurna base camp trekking (7-10 days)
III. Ghodepani trekking (4-5 days)
IV. Upper Mustang trekking (12-15 days)
V. Mardi Himal trekking (7-9 days)
VI. Jomsom Muktinath Trekking (7-10 days)
VII. Kopre Ridge Trek (7 days)
The above mention information and statistic are taken from ntnc.org.np and an article from The Kathmandu Port 13/10/2022.
2 Mongolian Climbers missing above south Cole of Everest
Mongolian climbers, Purevsuren Lkhagvar and Ushukhjgargal Tsendamba missing above 8,000m on Everest in the middle of summit waves. Two Mongolian climbers disappeared after they departed Camp 4 for the summit. They were climbing without supplementary O2 or sherpa support. Usukhjargal Tsedendamba and Prevsuren Lkhagvajav last made radio contact with Base Camp as they departed Camp 4 at 7:30 pm on Sunday (11-05-2024). They planned to reach the summit the following morning but never contacted Base Camp again.
Photo source: Everest Chronicles