About Town
Archive: Week of
Events
Himalayan Rush bike, run, race around the Begnas Lake. Rs 3,500/US$ 50 for registration, 29 March, (01)4246534, info@himalayanrush.com
Garden of life, see the latest in floriculture at the 2nd International Flower Expo. Runs till 30 March, Bhrikuti Mandap, 10am to 5pm Sustain KTM a series of photographic narratives on how we are coping with our growing city. Runs till 30 March, 11am to 7pm, except Tuesdays,
Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal Film Lab, learn film history, storytelling, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, project handling and network with professionals. 12 April to 15 May, Docskool, Gaurighat, register at (01)4251335
Sundance festival, a weekend of live music, great food, camping, sauna, massage, and bungee.29 to 30 March, The Last Resort, Bhotekosi, (01)4700525
Street art at tings catch the amazing work of Imagine Nation artist Sneha Shrestha on display. Runs till 4 April, 6 to 8pm,
Tings Tea Lounge, Lajimpat T20 World Cup, all the big boys play the shortest format of cricket. Runs till 6 April, airs on Star Sports 4
Man of letters, writer Jagdish Rana in conversation with Shekhar Kharel. 28 March, 4pm, Nepal Bharat Library, New Road Gate, free entry
Ghode Jatra, the Army performs its traditional parade on Tundikhel to scare away demoness Tundi who, according to myths, lives below the ground and causes earthquakes. 30 March, Tundikhel
Random impact, an exhibition of contemporary arts and performances as well. 5 to18 April, Alliance Francaise, Teku
Strings for smiles, a concert to raise funds to build a community-run library in Dailekh. Rs 150, 5 April, 1 to 4pm, St Xavier's College, Maitighar
Ram Nawami, celebrate the life and deeds of the Lord of Satyayug. 8 March
Music
1974 AD live, Nepal’s premier rock band in concert. Rs 300, 4 April, 7pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel
Fusion beat, a concert where east meets west. 28 March, Patan Darbar Square, free entrance
Kathmandu on the run, a Pink Floyd tribute concert. Rs 350, 29 March, Purple Haze, Thamel
Shangri~La Village Resort, set amidst peaceful surroundings with breathtaking mountain views, landscaped gardens, water bodies and a relaxing ambience. Gharipatan , Pokhara,(61)462222, (01)4410051
Mango Tree Lodge, culture walks, rafting in the Karnali, wildlife exploration, and jungle safari at the Bardia National Park. Bhetani, Bardia, info@mangotreelodge.com
Waterfront Resort, head to this eco-friendly resort to make your stay right in front of Phewa Lake. Sedi Height, Pokhara, (61)466 303/304, 9801166311, sales@waterfronthotelnepal.com
Barahi Jungle Lodge, the first eco-jungle lodge of Chitwan directly overlooks the Chitwan National Park, spa, boutique guest room, individual and two-in-one private villas, including a suite with a private swimming pool. Andrauli, West Chitwan, barahijunglelodge.com