Dashain
Dashain or Vijaya Dashami is an auspicious annual festival
that is considered one of the most significant festivals in Nepal. Dashain
usually falls in the Nepali month of Aswin (September or October)...
Author: admin
Indra Jatra
Indra Jatra locally known as Yenya is one of the most cherished annual festivals celebrated by the Newar community in Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu city in particular. Indra Jatra is dedicated to the...
Haritalika Teej-The festival of Nepalese women.
When I am writing this blog, Nepal is red! It’s not that the country is on flame or something, but the red color of dresses that Nepalese women are wearing today. They are out singing and dancing...
Srilanka ends the state of emergency.
Sri Lanka, mainly Buddhist nation, was in a state of emergency after a series of suicide attacks on Easter Sunday (21st April) in the capital. Three hotels, three churches and the eastern town of Batticaloa...
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is a religious Hindu festival
celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to the
Hindu calendar, this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of...
Sri Lanka Offers Free Visa!
The Tourism Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka announced a free visa to the travelers of 48 countries, including the United States and the offer will be valid for six months, effective from 1st Aug 2019....
Bhutan’s Tsechu Festivals
If you have heard about Bhutan, surely you have heard about Bhutan’s Tsechu festivals. Tsechu, which literally means ‘day ten’ in Dzongkha language, are annual celebrations held...
Mustang, the Lost Tibetan Kingdom
“Mustang is one of the few places in the Himalayan region that has been able to retain its traditional Tibetan culture un-assaulted. Authentic Tibetan culture now survives only in exile and a...
Maha Shivaratri-The Shiva’s Night
Maha Shivratri – the auspicious night of Lord Shiva and festival celebrating marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati infuses the spirit of devotion and dedication among the Hindu devotees. It is...
(Formerly Highland Asia Travel)
Far & High is member of
Site Development & Maitenance: Curves n' Colors