Bardiya in southwest Nepal is a one-of-a-kind adventure destination that you must go to. There are plenty of activities for solo travelers and couples to enjoy while visiting here. A visit to…
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The Guide to Makar Mela
What is Makar Mela? The Makar Mela is one of the most anticipated festivals in Panauti, Nepal. The month-long festival, celebrated once every 12 years, sees thousands of devotees flock from all…
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The Tharu-Sonaha Community Homestay
Today the Sonaha are poor, landless and struggling to protect their livelihood and identity. Armed guards in Bardiya National Park often harass and beat them simply for lingering around the river. Their…
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Blurring Animal and Human Fears and Boundaries in Bardiya
“The forests and marshes were refuge for a group that was driven back or that preferred a life apart.” ~ Müller-Böker on Tharu History, 1999 The last time I was in a…
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Project Collaboration for Communities
When we think of Nepal, we think of mountains, different landscapes, temples and festivals. We seldom think about Nepal as a home to generations of people carrying a plethora of indigenous knowledge and expertise.…
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COVID-19 Stories: How the locals are coping with the Pandemic and current Lock down in Nepal
As the nation faces a nation wide lock down Community Homestays have now taken a pause with few people near the tea station and more at staying home with the loved ones.…