I would like to buy or rent a building to convert to a Hindu temple in my community for the Bhutanese/Nepalese refugees. Problem: I have NO IDEA where to start. [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso on Dec 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Where to eat and what to do in Kathmandu? [more inside]
posted by pranalaxmi on Nov 14, 2009 - 5 answers

I have 5 days coming up in Nepal. Looking for photoshoot opportunities on the beaten path and off in Kathmandu and beyond, Pokhara perhaps?
posted by Xurando on Sep 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me find good films on Nepal, for a high-school crowd. [more inside]
posted by mmmleaf on Aug 23, 2009 - 2 answers

I want to become a Buddhist monk at some point in my life and live out my days in a authentic monastery, preferably in a traditionally Buddhist country. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jun 3, 2009 - 17 answers

What does writing a sponsor letter for someone to visit the US entail? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 28, 2009 - 1 answer

What good fashion/style/beauty resources are out there for South Asian (Indian/Bangladeshi/Pakistani) women that aren't all about saris and lenghas? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 12, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm in Kathmandu, Nepal for the week, and I have a big, very heavy suitcase that I really don't want to drag around on the rest of my trip. Any advice on shipping it home to the USA?
posted by Hollow on Dec 17, 2007 - 9 answers

I am a college student going to school in Manhattan, and I'm looking for an internship for this coming spring semester. I am a third year political science major with interests in technology, development, and journalism. At the moment I am studying and travelling abroad in India and Nepal, and I've gotten pretty much fluent in Nepali. Does anyone know of a cool New York based NGO that might have use for someone who knows Nepali language? General advice on finding NGOs in the New York area to intern for is also appreciated.
posted by Hollow on Nov 24, 2007 - 5 answers

Photog friend going to Nepal/Tibet - what's a good gift? Some thin air-wind jacket with lots of pockets? Anything you can think of would be appreciated - especially if you have specific experience there - up to $200? Thanks. (she's with an experience group of friends but she's never been).
posted by jbelkin on Aug 20, 2007 - 10 answers

Should I go to Nepal? [more inside]
posted by bronxteacher on Mar 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Please help me locate a poem or passage which one of Nepal's kings read to his bride on their wedding day. It would be available in English. [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 on Feb 20, 2007 - 1 answer

Where can I purchase this Nepalese bracelet, save Kathmandu? [more inside]
posted by bryak on Jan 30, 2007 - 4 answers

How am I being scammed? Nepali gem business deal, sounds kinda shady, help me find out where they intend to make their money. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Jan 30, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm planning a trip to India,Nepal,Bhutan,Tibet,Bangladesh & Myanmar [more inside]
posted by einarorn on Jul 10, 2006 - 17 answers

Know any good travelling websites? Most specifically for backpacking in Asia... [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on May 29, 2006 - 14 answers

What sweet was I eating when I studied in Nepal? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 on Apr 28, 2006 - 6 answers

More than a year ago (perhaps two) I read an article (possibly via Metafilter, possibly on Salon) about a charity that was building libraries in remote locations (Nepal?), and where you could actually sponsor the building of a whole library for about $5000. Search and Google as I might I haven't been able to turn up either the article or the website, and the bookmark I had disappeared with my former job. Any ideas?
posted by anastasiav on Dec 19, 2003 - 2 answers