Author: Efthymiou Michail - Msc G.I.S. and Human Geography

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Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

What Are the Types of Marriage in Newari Culture?

A traditional meal served on a brass plate with a heap of white rice, a bowl of green leafy vegetables, and a brass bowl of buttermilk, placed on a woven mat.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

What Products Are Nepal Famous For?

A colorful statue of the Hindu deity Ganesha with a detailed crown and decorations, set against a backdrop with draping blue and gold curtains.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Which Colour Lord Ganesha Likes?

Two young monks in traditional red and yellow robes smiling and posing with one making the Anjali Mudra (prayer hands).

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Is Tibetan Buddhism the Same as Vajrayana?

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Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

What Is the Meaning of Narayanhiti?

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What Kind of Music Is Popular in Nepal?

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Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Is Nepal a Cheap Country to Visit?

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Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

What Is Thimi Bhaktapur Famous For?

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Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

What Is Bhaktapur Famous For?

A bustling night scene at a city square with a traditional multi-tiered temple lit by ambient light, surrounded by motion-blurred vehicles and pedestrians, with some people gathered around vendors on the street.

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Is It Safe to Walk in Kathmandu at Night?