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Nepalese coins, Nepal Coin, History of money in Nepal

The History of Money in Nepal

Excavations in Tilaurkot during the period of 1967-1976, revealed that the earliest coins recorded in Nepal are ‘kushan’, ‘kaniksha’ and ‘havisha’ coins (1st century) and the ‘punch marked’ coins (6th and 5th century B.C.). King Mandeva’s rule in the 5th century gave birth to the Licchavi coins.

Dec 26, 2012

Upcoming festivals of Nepal in 2026

A Festival for Rice planting – is the day of a climax of rice planting. Ropain Festival, also known as Asar 15, is celebrated mostly by farmers from all regions of Nepal – to mark the day of planting new seedlings of rice crop of the year.

May 2, 2022

Juju Dhau – The King of Yoghurt

Juju Dhau is the famous Nepalese made yoghurt found, especially, inside the Kathmandu Valley (Bhaktapur). The word “Dhau” means a sweet yogurt, which is typically prepared by the Newars, an indigenous tribe of Nepal.

Dec 19, 2014

Best Time to Visit Nepal for Trekking, and Travelling

The best time to visit Nepal for trekking and traveling is in the spring or fall. During this period, the temperature is warm and the sky is clear making it the best season to visit Nepal.

Dec 17, 2021

Plastic Free Tourism Responsible Tourism in Nepal, Sustainable tourism in Nepal

How Sustainable Tourism Benefits Local Communities

Sustainable Tourism is a term often bandied around these days. As the world’s number one industry, tourism is very profitable. But too often not much of the money spent by tourists is seen in the destinations where they go.

Mar 27, 2022

Nepali Dances of the Terai

Various ethnicities with different cultures inhabit the Terai (plains) of Nepal. While many festivals of Hindus are similar to other regions of the country, the Terai people do have some festivals that are unique which naturally means that there are a number of unique dances.

Jan 14, 2013

Mardi Himal Trek- Organized By Women in the Lead

Women and Travel in Nepal

Women empowerment is a long way to go in Nepal. However, companies like Royal Mountain Group are taking leaps that may seem small, but go miles for the women who work there.

Dec 17, 2021

Ganesh Himal Cultural Home Stay Trekking

Although near to both Kathmandu and Pokhara, the Ganesh Himal Region has remained a well-kept secret to all but Nepal’s most avid trekkers. The unexplored area is concealed between the popular destinations of Langtang National Park and the Mansaslu Conservation Area Project.

Jun 23, 2023

Annapurna Community Eco-Lodge Trek

Annapurna trek provides a unique and close-up insight into village life in this beautiful area of the Himalayas. Mohare hill (3,300 m), offers spectacular panoramic views of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Mountain), some of the highest mountains of the world, and forms a highlight of this trip.

Jun 15, 2023

Maha Shivaratri: The Night of Lord Shiva

Maha Shivaratri (08th Mar 2024) is the day when thousands of Shiva devotees will be heading towards the holiest of Hindu temples in Nepal, the great Pashupatinath Temple.

Aug 11, 2023