Kalpana Gurung- Miss Tamu-2011

Kalpana Gurung, 21, became the winner of Miss Tamu-2011 title organized in Pokhara on Friday night. The beauty contest was organized by Tamu Student Committee.

Anuja Gurung became first runner up and Sushma Gurung became second runner up. Kalpana also won the title of Best Title and received cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 from Bindheshori Furniture and opportunity of being Brand Ambassador for one year. Similarly, Anuja received Rs 25,000 cash prize.

Sushma also won the title of ‘Photogenic’.  ‘Miss Talent’ title won by Bina Tamu and “Viewers’ choice” by Laxmi Gurung.

Syangja Nuwakot and Kaal Bhairav Temple, a popular tourist destination

Nuwakot in Syangja is one of the historical and religious tourist destination in Western Nepal.

Before the expansion of Gurkha Kingdom (or, unification of modern Nepal) by Prithivi Narayan Shaha, 24 se feudal Sen King used to rule the region. The wall seen in the photo below is believed to be part of a palace in that time.

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