There are numerous stunning monasteries around the world, but none quite match the reputation of Nepal ... Buddhist worship and has long been a symbol of Buddhist faith. The surrounding temples ...

Also known as Basanta Panchami or Shree Panchami, the festival brings people together with prayers, music, and rituals.

EDITOR’S NOTE This story went to press before the earthquake struck Nepal on April 25 ... But buildings and temples came down all around them. The former kumaris featured in the story also ...

A writer from Lonely Planet once described Nepal as a place where “there is always another adventure,” and this statement ...