This story appears in the June 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. EDITOR’S NOTE This story went to press before the earthquake struck Nepal on April 25. The kumaris in the Kathmandu ...

Rich in cultural heritage, with the magnificence of Mount Everest and the Himalayas as a backdrop, landlocked Nepal remains one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. In 2015, ...

If you've ever been to Nepal or have a friend with connections to Nepal, it’s almost guaranteed that the word "momo" will feature somewhere in a conversation. Momo - the Nepali king of savoury ...

The Kulung people of eastern Nepal have used the honey for centuries as a cough syrup and an antiseptic, and the beeswax has found its way into workshops in the alleys of Kathmandu, where it is ...

Nepal is undergoing a historic transition toward a federal and secular republic. This represents a window of opportunity for the country to further reduce poverty, increase the income of the bottom 40 ...

The burning of medical waste poses a serious health and environmental danger. Hospitals in Nepal have started turning this hazardous waste into cooking gas. Hospital staff close to the incinerator ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Nepali Momo Kitchen has more than 45 varieties of momo on the menu, from chicken, shrimp, goat, veggie and cheese to a variety of flavors like tandoori, Jhol (a peanut and ...

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tomato-based broth (jhol momo). You’ll also find sekua, Nepali-style grilled skewers (chicken, goat or shrimp, $28 to $22) that are served on a bed of chiura which, owner Bikash Kharel explained ...

A brand-new restaurant in the region promises to wow diners with “the flavors of Nepal.” Mystic Momo – located in Albany at 40 Central Avenue – held its soft opening Saturday, July 6.

Sikkim’s emerging filmmaker, Tribeny Rai, is capturing national and international attention as she steps into the final ...