Events
KVR Summit Challenge
A monthly trail running event aimed at boosting local tourism via athletics, KVR Summit Challenge opens registration for 1.21km and 10km races for this Satuday. Details on trailmandu.com
11 October, 7:30am on wards, Pharping
Photowalk
Meet new people, make friends and explore the city through photography. Bring your phone or camera — beginners and professionals are all welcome. Online registration is mandatory: blablacommunity.com/kathmandu
18 October, 10am-12pm, Rs300
Echoes of the Highland
A visual meditation on the enduring bond between people, nature, and culture in highland communities. Check out this exhibition featuring the works of artists Pasang Dolpo and Wang Lama.
11 October – 8 November, Takpa Gallery, Lazimpat
Meditation Retreat
Step away from the noise of daily life and discover the inner joy that lives within you. A week-long retreat to dive deep into meditation, laughter, peace, and happiness.
25-30 October (arrival 24 October afternoon), Osho Tapoban International Comune
Chrysanthemum Flora Expo
Tihar is just around the corner and here is Nepal’s largest and most competitive platform for showcasing floriculture in its 18th edition.
15-19 October, 9am-6:30pm, Jawalakhel Football Ground
Politics, Economy, Land
Fraser Sugden of the University of Birmingham and Suresh Dhakal and Janak Rai of Tribhuvan University will be speaking at Martin Chautari’s book launch and discussion titled Mapping the Political Economy of Agrarian Transition in Nepal.
12 October, 3pm, Thapathali
Labim Baazar
Support local businesses. Shop for fresh and baked goodies, agro products, thrift items, handicrafts.
Saturdays, 10am-4pm, Labim Mall, Pulchok
Music
JAZZMANDU
Jazz for the next generation
Thursday, 9 October, 11am-1:30pm (Closed invitation) , St Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel
Groovin’ at Upstairs
Thursday, 9 October, 7pm-9pm (gates open at 6:30pm), Rs1,000, Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat
Valley Jams
Friday, 10 October, 7pm-9pm (gates open at 6:30pm), Rs800, Simultaneously at Jazz Upstairs, Lazimpat / Electric Pagoda, Thamel / The Baha, Sanepa
Jazz Bazaar
Saturday, 11 October, 3pm-9pm (gates open at 2:30pm, close at 7pm), Rs1,500, Gokarna Forest Resort (free shuttle bus to Gokarna available)
Sounds of Acid Jazz
Monday, 13 October , 7pm-9pm (gates open at 6:30pm, close at 8pm), Rs1,500, Eden, Jhamsikhel
Jazz at Patan
Tuesday, 14 October, 7pm-9pm, (gates open at 6:30pm, close at 8pm, to be seated by 6:45pm), Rs2,000, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka
Jazzmandu Finale
Wednesday, 15 October, 5:30pm-9pm (gates open at 5pm, close at 7pm), Rs1,800, The Malla Hotel, Lekhnath, Marg, Lainchaur
Free Jazzmandu Workshops
Tuesday, October 14, Alliance Francaise, Jhamsikhel
Nu Jazz Workshop
Join Mohs from Switzerland for an exclusive workshop on the art of Nu Jazz, a genre that pushes boundaries by blending the improvisational spirit of jazz with the innovative rhythms of electronic music.
10-11am
R&B and Soul Jazz Workshop
Explore R&B grooves, Soul's passion, and Jazz's harmonies and improvisation in this workshop by vocalist and composer Leona Berlin from Germany.
11:30am-12:30pm
The essence of Brazilian Forro
Discover the vibrant world of Forró! Led by the wonderful Catia Werneck and her talented group, this workshop offers an immersive journey into the music from Northeast Brazil.
1pm-2pm
Dining
4Stories
At 4Stories, instagrammable aesthetics meet impeccable food. Sexy chicken dumplings, Bang bang Shrimp and Satay Chicken 450 are a must-have.
Thamel, 9808790813
Vino Bistro
Touted as the hub of French cheeses and imported wines in Nepal, Vino offers cheese platters, charcuterie, pastas and some of the best bruschetta, all paired with the perfect wine.
Lazimpat (01) 4435982
Raithaane
Eat your way through Nepal at Raithaane, a restaurant that is committed to using locally sourced foods. Each dish on the menu is connected to the different communities of the nation, so you can eat everything from east to west.
Patan Darbar Square, 9801002971
Genesis Cafe
Whether you’ re looking to work, relax, or catch up with friends, Genesis Cafe offers the perfect blend of cosy ambiance and delicious food, with a menu featuring specialty coffee, hearty all-day breakfasts, fresh salads, and indulgent desserts.
Panipokhari (01) 4002788
Urutora Restaurant
Experience authentic Japanese food with a Nepali taste. Browse the menu on Foodmandu to order sushi, sashimi, seafood and more.
Imadol (01) 5908065
Getaway
The Pavilions
Luxury boutique eco resort with boutique villas, swimming pool, organic farm, restaurant lounge and bar. For refreshing morning walks, therapeutic and relaxing day-ins, authentic gastronomical experience and quiet nights.
Chisapani, Pokhara (061) 694379
Gokarna Forest Resort
The resort is a paradise, thick with century old trees rustling out natural tunes and great restaurants for fine dining. Golf anyone?
Gokarna (01) 4450002
Jagatpur Lodge
The lodge nestles in 8 acres of jungle grassland. Choose to stay in special tents which are no less than 5-star rooms and each consist of a private viewing deck to relish the breathtaking natural beauty.
Jagatpur, Chitwan (01) 4221711
Dom Himalaya
Dom Himalaya Hotel offers a space for visitors to indulge in traditional Nepali cuisine, relax with Tibetan singing bowls and bask in the vibrant chaos of Thamel.
Thamel (01) 5316813
Mystic Mountain
Situated amid the forest of Nagarkot, the resort is exquisitely built using ultra modern designs and world-class comfort.
Nagarkot (01) 5913205