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CityPulse: Hike, sufi, workshop, musical live ahead this week

Photo: Hike for Nepal/Facebook
Photo: Hike for Nepal/Facebook

This week’s calendar brings you a hiking plan, vision board workshop, an evening of Sufi music and live performances from January 5-10 for people in Kathmandu.

-the_farsight |

Looking for something interesting to dive into this week ? From outdoor activity to indoor evening of sufis, here’s what’s happening!

The Elements Live 

Catch a live performance by The Elements this weekend at Reggae Bar as part of Darwin Lungeli “Yo Mann” Tour 2026.

Event Details:
Date: January 9
Time: 5:00 PM Onwards
Location: Reggae Bar, Thamel
Entry: Paid


Amilchaur Hike 

Hike for Nepal is hosting a Saturday hiking trip to Amilchaur in Kavrepalanchowk. The route spans approximately 14 kilometers and is expected to take around 6–7 hours to complete. The hike is scheduled to start on January 10, with registration open until 1:00 PM on January 9.

Event Details:
Date: January 10
Time: 6:40 AM Onwards
Location: Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall Complex (Meeting Point)
Entry: Paid


Musical Fiesta

Musical Fiesta featuring Sushant Ra Raga is happening at St. Xavier's College on January 10. Sushant Ra Raga is a band led by singer-songwriter Sushant Ghimire. The band is known for their fusion of classical and modern music.

Event Details:
Date: January 10
Time: 12:30 PM Onwards
Location: St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, Kathmandu
Entry: Paid


Vision Board Workshop

This week also brings a Vision Board Workshop designed to help participants outline goals and intentions for 2026 through a guided creative session hosted by Kalashala, an art center in Patan.

Event Details:
Date: January 10
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Kalashala, Sanepa Chowk
Entry: Paid


Rhythm of Rajasthan: Sufi, Bhajan, Qawwali, Ghazal

Mir Rajak Ali, a folk Sufi musician from Rajasthan will be performing this week at Shilpee Theatre. The event will feature musical traditions rooted in Sufi devotion, Kabir and nirgun bhajans and qawwali.

Event Details:
Date: January 10
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Shilpee Theatre Nepal, Battisputali
Entry: Paid

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