THAMEL TIMEOUT


Vol.3 No.5 March 15 - April 14, 2005

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Cover Story

Holi - a festival of Wild Colors, Demons, and Devotion

The ancient Hindu festival of Holi, which lasts for eight rowdy days, is just around the corner. Every year, a battalion of boisterous teenagers, mischievous children and even men and women find themselves drenched with water, sacred red powder or splashed with scarlet liquid.

Hot Spot

BK's

BK’s—an abbreviated form for Belgium Kitchen—started in 1998 when two friends, Bea and Kuldip (the B and the K), wanted to start something ‘new’ in Thamel. Narrowing down their options, the duo decided to open a small restaurant specializing in snacks.

Shopping

Masala Beads: Yardstick for fashion

With a really catchy name and an even catchier stuff on the shelves, Masala Beads is the place to be if you want accessories that you thought only existed on websites.

Thamel Events: March - April

Nagarkot Dohori

If you are wondering how Nepali folk songs sound, be certain that Nagarkot Dohori Saanjh will satisfy your inquisitiveness. Everyday after 7.00 pm, local artists perform Dohori songs—a local genre in which the singing girls and guys tease and pretend to quarrel with each other, spontaneously taking turns, using songs.

Restaurants Review

Helena’s

Helena’s is known for something more than its monumental towering structure and classical architecture-pastries! A slice of a fresh apple pie can be yours for Rs. 50. The pies are made from fresh fruits that are as tasty as they are healthy.

Out of Thamel

Vipassana Meditation

From ancient times, man has always been trying to know himself better. In this quest to understand oneself and follow the path to self improvement, various techniques have been discovered, and Vipassana meditation is one of them.

Hot Trip

TRISHULI WHITE WATER RAFTING

The gorge of the Trishuli – just 2.5 hours from Kathmandu – embodies a blend of celestial vistas, varied wildlife as well as whitewater fun. Big bouncy waves, hefty holes, and tricky chutes all go towards making an exhilarating ride to remember with a combination of grade II+ and III+ rapids with some IV’s in the post-monsoon season . . .

Thameler-up close and personal

Tony Jones

Ever wonder who were some of the first people to lay the foundations for Thamel to become what it is today? Well, Tony Jones a charming unassuming fellow from England was bored with his tenure in the British army and decided to take an overland group to South Asia.