Kathmandu beyond Mount Everest: living goddesses, TikTok and a new Prime Minister

As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah and a younger generation finds its voice, newly launched Moxy Kathmandu offers an unexpected window into a city where living goddesses, TikTokers and ancient rituals coexist with contemporary culture. This Everest Day, give the mountain a break and explore the valleys. I did not expect to lock eyes with a living goddess in Nepal. But Kathmandu pulsates with prayer, ritual and surprises, despite its reputation as a party stop en route to the mountains. On Everest Day, as climbers and summit counts dominate the conve... [6093 chars]