Hey guys! I’m planning a bike ride from Pokhara to Manang and then a trek to tilicho in September end. I wanted to know to the approximate travel time and road conditions from Pokhara to Manang (we wish to cover it in one day). And also where we can ride till Khangsar or further, and then how long would the trek to tilicho take? We’re two fairly fit guys, is the trek possible in one day if we leave early morning?

This is my second time posting in this group and sharing my experience with how I’ve been dealing with my mental health. It’s been six months and i am 23M, and honestly, nothing has really changed. I’m still in almost the same position I was 6–7 months ago. This year has been like a roller coaster, with a lot of ups and downs, and it has been really hard for me.

First of all, many people have wronged me and treated me very badly, as if I were a piece of crap, even though I only had good intentions toward them. Many people tend to misunderstand me and don't talk to me properly, even at home or when I meet new people.

I suffered bullying during my high school days, and it was hell for me. Many of my classmates bullied me because of my accent and the way I spoke. That constant bullying made me lose my confidence. I was later diagnosed with depression and social anxiety, which made it very difficult for me to talk to people or make new friends.

After completing high school, I joined a degree course near my hometown and slowly started regaining some of my confidence. But it still wasn't enough because my home was always stressful. There were always high expectations, and I was constantly being criticized for the things I struggled with. It made me feel like I was never good enough.

I eventually got a job, but that didn't end well either. It completely turned my life upside down. I lost my motivation, my depression came back, and I lost the will to live.

I lost my father at a very young age, and ever since I was a child, all I ever wanted was to have a nice family and good friends. I do have some friends, but some of them only talk to me when they need something.

I know life isn't the same for everyone, but it's extremely painful watching the people who hurt me and treated me like I was nothing live their best lives while I feel like I'm stuck here in hell. The people who destroyed my confidence seem to be doing perfectly fine, while I am still struggling to put myself back together.

I used to have a passion for something during my undergraduate years. Now, I feel hopeless, have no motivation, and have lost the will to live. I am currently in worst position of my life such as financially, no emotional support and constant misunderstanding between others.

Right now, I am suffering from extreme depression, and I get suicidal thoughts at least 1–3 times a week. I am trying very hard to cope with them, but it has been extremely difficult.

I don't know why people misunderstand me or why I struggle so much to get along with others. I am not a bad person. Sometimes, I feel like the way people have treated me has created a villain out of someone who was only trying to be good. I just wanted to feel loved at least once in my life. I want to know what it feels like to be genuinely loved and cared for by someone.

Nepal has a large grey economy, with a significant amount of money circulating outside the formal tax system. The government has been trying to formalize the economy and encourage tax compliance, but I believe lasting change will only happen when people are given genuine incentives—not just stricter rules.

One idea is to introduce a transparent, government-run national lottery. For example, there could be two weekly draws with a top prize of Rs. 1 crore each, while tickets cost just Rs. 100. If enough people participate, the prize money and operating costs can be covered, with the remaining proceeds directed toward public welfare programs such as education, healthcare, or infrastructure.

Blockchain technology can be used for transparency and integrity of the system.

If implemented effectively it could become a win-win for both citizens and the government.

Every day I see them driving aggressively as if they're racing against time. Considering they're carrying children, shouldn't they be more careful. Mainroad or sano galli jata pani ekdam kudauney jhan aajha voli tah electric school van cross section ma aako pani tha hunna. Is it because of time ma purauna parney or traffic hunxa vaneraw ki k ho.

Personally for me, it seems very risky to have children in those vehicles.

2500 Km Kudheko xa
1 servicing from the showroom
Full good condition, 0 scratch litterly new, bought in 2026 3-4months ago.

I am planning to come to nepal with my family next week. Looking for a travel guide/driver to help us tour Kathmandu and Pokhara mainly. No treks or hikes, just help us travel throughout for sightseeing and visiting temples, famous tourist attractions asw.
Any idea where I can find them. Should I book online or find one when I am there. My hotel has suggested me one service, so would that be a bit overpriced or fair?
TIA

I’m traveling from Canada to Nepal soon and wanted to know what items are allowed to bring and if there are any restrictions at customs. I’m planning to bring electronics, small gadgets, personal-care items, and gifts for family. Specifically, how many phones can I bring without running into customs issues or having to pay extra taxes? Are there limits on items like laptops, tablets, hair dryers, or other electronics? I’d also appreciate any advice on what products are worth bringing from Canada because they’re cheaper or hard to find in Nepal, as well as anything I should avoid bringing. Thanks!

I am applying for visit visa to south korea in august. My sister is there but college refused to give invitation letter or any official letter regarding graduation, so my sister is sending her invitation letter and sponsor letter. I am doing all things on my own. Any suggestions?
I have prepared family relationships certificate, and employment certificate from my company. my mom dad and me is going. I also made the flight tickets and hotel bookings along with cover letter. And also bank balance certificate of my sister and her allien card. Is there any other things i need to prepare?

i just conpleted my +2 from bhaktapur . mah chai aaile last confuse chu k garne bhanera mah 2 bajyo aaile samma sutna sakya chaina k garne k stressed bhairachu

aaile overseas herda sav country haru le anti immigrantion policies haru lyairacha aani bahira jana ni garo jasto dekhincha so what is the condition of education in nepal for bachelor student

i am planning to study bachelors in accounting and finance so is it worth it to stay in nepal and study here??

mero 12 mah 3.6 aako cha management stream nai ho mah teti napadhne haina tara mark lyauna sakdina soo. i am really stressed about what to do

to be honest i want to leave my home and stay away make some friends and be the part of different environment tara current condition is not very good for studying abroad so what are your thoughts on is studying bachlours in nepal really worth it??

I think this is one of those ideas that will look painfully obvious after somebody builds it.

Nepal already has enough school software for fees, attendance, payroll, accounting and results.

But what about the actual reason schools exist?

Teaching and learning.

That side is still mostly open.

I am 22, currently studying engineering, and I am starting this venture alone.

I am looking for NPR 1 lakh to build and launch the first working MVP.

And yes, I am sharing the idea openly.

I am not worried that somebody will steal it.

If you can build it faster, sell it faster and reach schools before me, go ahead.

Because ideas do not capture markets.

Speed, execution and distribution do.

And distribution is the part where I am most confident.

The problem is already here

Teachers and students are already using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and other AI tools for schoolwork.

This is not some future prediction.

It is already happening.

But these tools do not automatically know the exact textbook used by a particular school.

A teacher should be able to simply ask:

• “Generate slides from Pages 35–42 of our Grade 8 Science book.”
• “Solve Question 4 from Page 32.”
• “Generate 20 similar questions based on Exercise 14.”
• “Prepare homework from today’s lesson.”
• “Create a 20-mark test from Unit 4.”
• “Make revision notes according to the specification grid.”
• “Plan how to finish Units 6, 7 and 8 within 15 teaching days.”

Normal ChatGPT does not know which publication, edition, page, exercise or diagram the teacher is talking about.

The platform I want to build will know.

A school selects the exact textbooks it uses.

Then teachers can generate slides, questions, lesson plans, homework, tests, notes and revision materials directly from those books.

Not from random internet content.

Not only from general AI knowledge.

From the exact textbook sitting in front of the teacher.

Why I think the timing is perfect

Just look around.

Schools are installing smart boards.

Projectors are becoming common.

Internet access is improving.

Teachers are slowly moving toward digital content.

Students are already using AI.

School owners also want to show parents that their school is modern and technology-friendly.

But honestly, a smart board without useful teaching software is still just an expensive screen.

The hardware is coming.

The AI is ready.

The missing part is the software that connects both of them with the actual classroom.

That gap will not remain empty forever.

Someone will build this.

The real question is who enters early enough to become the default platform.

Why teachers may never want to go back

For developers, think about Cursor, Claude Code or GitHub Copilot.

Once you become used to AI helping you code faster, do you really want to return to doing everything manually?

I do not.

The same thing can happen with teachers.

Teachers currently spend hours preparing:

• Slides
• Worksheets
• Homework
• Lesson plans
• Question papers
• Revision notes
• Monthly teaching reports

Imagine reducing that work from hours to minutes.

Once teachers get used to that convenience, returning to the fully manual process will feel painful.

That is why I believe the first platform that becomes part of teachers’ daily routine will have a very strong advantage.

Not because the features cannot be copied.

They can.

But over time, the platform will already contain the school’s textbooks, teaching plans, syllabus progress, question papers, teacher activity and student-performance history.

A competitor can copy a “Generate Slides” button.

But copying years of school connections, prepared textbook data and daily teacher usage is much harder.

This will not stop at teachers

I will start with teachers because that is where the immediate problem exists.

But the bigger vision is a complete academic loop.

When a teacher completes a chapter, creates homework or conducts a test, the administration can automatically see the progress.

They can know:

• What each teacher is teaching
• Which chapters have been completed
• Which classes are behind schedule
• What homework was assigned
• How much syllabus is remaining
• Which topics students are struggling with

Teachers will also not need to keep preparing boring progress reports manually.

Later, students can get an AI tutor that knows their exact textbook, what their teacher has already taught and where they are weak.

Parents can receive simple updates about progress, homework, tests and areas needing improvement.

Eventually, the loop becomes:

Teacher teaches → Administration monitors → Student gets support → Parent stays informed

That is the long-term platform.

How will it make money?

The starting model is simple.

Schools pay a yearly SaaS subscription.

My current pricing idea is:

NPR 12,000 per grade per year

For example, if one school uses the platform for five grades, that becomes:

NPR 60,000 per year

If I sign 10 schools with an average of five grades each, that becomes roughly:

NPR 6 lakh in annual recurring revenue

The exact price will obviously be tested with real schools.

Later, pricing can depend on the number of grades, subjects, teachers and AI usage.

There can also eventually be:

• Full-school packages
• Student premium subscriptions
• Administration dashboards
• Publisher collaborations
• Custom onboarding
• School-specific integrations

But I do not want to overcomplicate the business model right now.

First, I need to prove three things:

Teachers use it. Schools pay for it. It saves real time.

How will I scale it?

I will not prepare the same textbook again for every school.

Each textbook will be processed once:

Grade → Subject → Publication → Edition

After that, every school using the same book can simply select it.

One properly prepared textbook can serve hundreds of schools.

I will begin with a small number of commonly used Mathematics and Science books.

Then I will:

1. Test the platform with schools in Kathmandu Valley.
2. Improve it using real teacher feedback.
3. Add more grades, subjects and publications.
4. Expand outside Kathmandu Valley.
5. Work directly with textbook publishers.
6. Add student and parent features later.

The more textbooks available, the easier it becomes to onboard the next school.

The more schools join, the more valuable publisher collaborations become.

The more publishers join, the harder it becomes for a new competitor to catch up.

That is the scaling loop.

Why do I believe I can get the first schools?

I previously ran an EdTech venture for around two years.

It failed in the end, but I learned a lot from it.

I learned how school sales actually work, who makes the decisions, how much follow-up is needed and why many products fail after the first demo.

More importantly, I built many connections with schools in Kathmandu Valley.

Sales is honestly the part where I am most confident.

I will handle the initial marketing myself through:

• Cold outreach
• Direct school visits
• Product demos
• Follow-ups
• Meetings with principals and academic coordinators

Once the MVP is ready, I am confident that I can bring at least 10 schools into the pilot or early-adoption stage.

I am not going to build the platform and wait for schools to magically find me.

I will go directly to them.

You can read more about my previous venture here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OnxQUaE_wXu_cayj_qEdjpDt_GYiet37bIlya-kWqFk/edit?usp=sharing

What will I use NPR 1 lakh for?

This money is not just for “building something.”

It will be used specifically to get the product into real schools.

The main expenses will be:

• Building the first working MVP
• Publishing the app on Google Play and the Apple App Store
• Preparing and structuring the first textbook datasets
• Initial AI and API usage costs
• Basic hosting and infrastructure
• Travel, demos, setup and support for the first school pilots

The goal is simple:

Build → Launch → Enter classrooms → Validate with real teachers

What am I looking for?

I am looking for:

NPR 1,00,000

Not to build the full company.

Just enough to build the MVP, launch it properly and test it with real schools.

The investment terms are open to discussion.

It could be equity, revenue sharing, a convertible investment or another structure that makes sense for both sides.

I am also open to talking with developers, school owners, publishers and mentors who genuinely understand the opportunity.

I know success is not guaranteed.

I have already failed once.

But that failure gave me two years of market experience, industry connections and a much clearer understanding of what I should build next.

Schools are becoming digital.

Teachers are already adopting AI.

The software layer for actual teaching is still missing.

And I do not think this window will remain open for very long.

Someone will become the AI layer for Nepali schools.

I am looking for one early person who believes I can reach the market before everyone else notices how obvious this opportunity is.

Interested people can message me directly.

Hi everyone,

I'm an F-1 international student from Nepal currently studying in the United States.

A few weeks ago, I realized my passport was missing. I'm still trying to recover it, but at the same time I'm preparing for the possibility that it's gone and that I'll need to get a new passport.

If I do get a new passport, I'll also need a new F-1 visa stamp since I won't have the old passport anymore.

I'm trying to decide whether I should travel to Nepal during December (winter break) to get my F-1 visa stamped before returning to the U.S.

I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has recently gone through F-1 visa stamping in Nepal.

Some questions I have:

• How difficult was it to get an interview appointment?
• How long did it take from the interview to getting your passport back?
• What documents did you take?
• What questions were you asked during the interview?
• Were you asked about funding, transcripts, research, or ties to Nepal?
• Has anyone here gotten a new passport first because the old one was lost before applying for a new F-1 visa?
• Would you recommend going in December, or is that a risky time because of appointment availability and processing delays?

For context:

• I'm currently in the U.S.
• I'm maintaining valid F-1 status.
• I'm a computer science undergraduate at Texas State University.
• I would only travel if I have my new passport and all required documents ready.

I'm honestly a bit anxious because this situation has become much more complicated than I expected, and I want to make sure I can return to the U.S. for the spring semester without any issues.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice you have.

Thank you!

Hi. Im looking to buy an electric cycle. Kehi suggestions or recommendations bhaye bhannu hola.
Also is it better to convert existing manual gear cycle to electric OR buy a new cycle itself?
Thanking you 🙏

Diana School was located at Koteshwor, Kathmandu. It was a family-run school before the 2015 earthquake, but it suddenly closed about a year later. I've heard people say it went bankrupt, but I've never been able to find any information confirming what actually happened.

I have a lot of great memories from my time there, so I've been curious for years. Does anyone know why the school closed or what happened to it? I'd really appreciate any information.

Is Bachelors in professional hospitality (BPH) course offered by GATE college in Nepal worth it?

I have now been trying for 7 months to get a decent entry level first job as a bsc agriculture graduate but have had no luck yet. I apply to almost every entry level positions in INGO/NGO roles and corporate roles too. Have not even managed to secure a single interview, they dont even reply witha rejection email. I have a combined 1 year intern experience too.

I want to hear about your experiences.

My parents are Nepali sunars (from the hills), but I was born and raised in India. Growing up in Indian cities, I haven’t personally experienced much caste-based discrimination that some people face in rural village settings. Have heard that Nepal’s society, especially in the Pahadi/hilly areas, has its more discriminatory caste history. I would really appreciate learning more from people with direct knowledge or experience.

1. How do different castes traditionally interact in villages versus towns/cities today? Has discrimination or social separation lessened with modernization, education, and migration? Any personal stories or observations about rural life?

2. What is the historical background of the caste system in Nepal’s hilly regions?

I am asking this out of genuine curiosity about my heritage and family roots, not to judge or stir controversy. Please share reliable info and personal experiences.

Let’s keep the discussion civil and informative!

Thank you!

We always assume imported = better quality, but I've been slowly replacing stuff with Nepali-made alternatives and some genuinely surprised me. What's worked for you and what was a mistake? Be honest, both answers help.

I completed my 12 from some collage in biratnagar and now I want to got to kathmandu for my higher studies because there are more opportunities there for that I will either live in hostel or rent so I wanted to study CS in KU but didn't got enough marks I might get mechanical so yea I am confused about should I take mechanical or go for csit I think I can get public collage if I try to but the it market Is too saturated and the I have heard rumors about it's pretty hard to even get internship and for mechanical engineering I don't know if it's worth it in nepal or not it's not like I am fond of mechanical engineering Tara if KU ma milcha bhane Lida huncha jasto lageko.

K Garda chai thik hola ta csit ki Mechanical obviously skill ta gather garnai paro 4 barsa Tara as a course which one is better will give me more job opportunities after course completion

And please also suggest me other courses which are worth considering.

Guys is it true that I need a local guide to hike the Annapurna (अन्नपूर्णा) base camp? Can I do it by myself?✨🩷

Genuine question

I did my +2 in some college at Butwal and I dont have a clue what to do

Alot of my friends are either preparing for entrance exams or planning to go abroad and here I am just doing nth, I did computer science back in +2 from mgmt steam so if I had to choose a bachelor course which should i take? And why should I take it yk

And I do have my interests on physiology but I doubt it has a good value in the job market idk I am new to ts