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Mount Everest: In this photograph, Mount Everest can be seen in the background of a group of mountains in the Himalaya mountain range. It is mountain at the far left in the picture. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world at 29,029 feet above sea level. Lotse...; Format: image/photograph

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Kathmandu street sounds: Like me, many tourists make Kathmandu, Nepal a destination so that they can arrange a trek through the unparalleled Himalayan mountains. Many businesses and hotels cater to this tourist trade with Western food resturants, thousands of Internet cafes, travel...; Format: audio

Kathmandu religious ceremony: While exploring Kathmandu, Nepal, I encountered a religious ceremony being held in one of its many city squares. Lots of families were gathered in the open square, laying out offerings of rice and fruits. This was not the kind of ceremony where everyone was...; Format: audio

Pashupatinath tour: Cremation ceremony: In this recording, you can hear Ajit, who works as a tour guide in Pashupatinath, describing a Hindu cremation, which we can see taking place on a ghat near the Bagmati River. As you learn from the recording, cremation is an important ritual that includes...; Format: audio

Pashupatinath tour: Marriage ritual: In this recording, you can hear Ajit describing the important symbolism of flowers in a marriage. The same flowers that symbolize marriage are also put on the body during cremation, which strikes me as interesting. While we are discussing this, we are watching...; Format: audio

Pashupatinath tour: Temples, Hindu religion and cricket: In this recording, Ajit introduces himself, and begins his tour of the various temples and sites in Pashupatinath. He starts with a description of a Hindu temple of Kali, a wife of Shiva. He describes animal sacrifices that were considered necessary to keep...; Format: audio

Pashupatinath tour: Temple of Shiva: In this recording, I learn about the biggest temple in Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva. We also learn about a hospital built by Mother Theresa. And then we hear about another building in Pashupatinath, distinctive for its five steeples sticking up. Then...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Mules: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Mules and kids: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Carrom board: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Guides sing: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Meeting Sirimaya: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Hindu prayer: In this recording, you can hear some male priests saying a prayer, and the village women are with them participating in the ceremony. After a short pause, you can hear our guide, Devi, explain the meaning of the ceremony we've just witnessed. A "tikka" ceremony...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: Nepali radio: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Hiking near the Himalayas: International guesthouse: Trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal is not like trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Nor is it the same as climbing Mount Everest. Most tourists take certain routes, either to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, or a shorter route along the same trail. The...; Format: audio

Kathmandu neighborhood children sing: Diwali is the "festival of lights" that is celebrated by Hindus in either October or November. Like Christmas or Thanksgiving, this is a time to enjoy with families and friends. The holiday also celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and is associated with...; Format: audio

Nepali folk song: It seemed that many Nepalis liked to sing traditional songs. In this recording, you can hear Tej, a local Pashupatinath singing a song with many different verses. You might also hear me talking with another Pashupatinath guide, Ajit. At one point, I interrupt...; Format: audio

Nepali folk song: Resham Firiri: Nepalis love singing folk songs, and this is by far their favorite. This is a recording of me and a Nepali guide, Tej, singing a very popular folk song, "Resham Firiri." Once you listen, you may be able to understand why it is such a popular song among the...; Format: audio

Kathmandu temple: Buddhist prayer: The percussion, the mantra, and the horns at the beginning of this recording all indicate that this is probably a Buddhist prayer. I did not make any notes in my journal. However, I believe I recorded this when I was visiting one of the two popular Buddhist...; Format: audio

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