jaya
where are you originally from?
nepal
people
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your people?
welcoming
on a scale of 1-10, how well does your country speak english?
4
can you give a key phrase/word/expression that people in your country usually say?
thank you!
how do i say “hello/thank you/please/sorry” in your language?
namaste/ dhanyabad/ kripaya/ maaf garnuhola
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
going out and partying!
food
best food? weirdest food? local food to try?
mo:mo, not sure, newari thali
best drink? local drink to try?
newari aaila
how is breakfast served in your country?
it consists of bread, milk, curry and some fruits
culture
the best festival to attend?
dashain
which sport are you guys crazy about?
football and cricket
what is the craziest thing to do in your country?
mountaineering and hiking
what excursions and/or activities do you extremely suggest that visitors must do?
trek around annapurna base camp and everest base camp
are there any local customs a visitor should be sensitive to?
wearing full clothes while visiting some communities in west nepal
places
what is/are the most surreal places/landmarks to visit?
mt. everest, lumbini, 3 durbar squares in kathmandu
can you name a place that most people have not heard of? a secret spot perhaps!
sinjha valley – the birth place of modern nepali language
where can visitors find the best beach?
we don’t have a perfect beach per se but there are plenty of river beaches in mid and west nepal
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
kathmandu
country
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your country?
naturally gifted
how many days at least should a visitor spend in your country?
20
when is the best time to visit?
between august and november
can you give interesting trivia about your country?
can’t think of any for now
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
we have a practice called chaupadi still practiced in western part of nepal under which girls and women have to spend 1 week outside their house when they have menstruation
travel
are you a traveler? which place is your favorite so far?
yes, i have done a few backpacking trips in south asia and east asia. rara national park is one of my personal favorite destinations if one wishes to travel in nepal
what’s your best travel story?
i have done a 45-day long backpacking trip in east asia (9 countries). that’s the best so far
why do you love traveling?
i try to have at least one colleague to travel with me
about jaya
website/blog: https://ideasjjm.wordpress.com/
e-mail: jjmahat@yahoo.com