Duluwa Talks

Cycling takes a lot of physical strength. Have you ever wondered what goes into becoming a national cyclist, physically? Perhaps it's different for women? Being on the bike in extensive terrains for an extended period of time, could affect one's sexual health? We hear from Usha about the health side of being a cyclist in this episode. 

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Path breakers across history have struggled to make their way to the top. To kick off the Women Who Cycle series, we have Nirjala Tamrakar, the Mountain Queen with us! In the episode, she shares her path-breaking journey as a pioneer woman cyclist representing Nepal in many international competitions including the World Cup!

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How often do you see a picture on social media of someplace beautiful and you just wanted to go there so you can have a good picture to post? We've all been there. We all have posted pictures and waited for likes and comments. But is that what we should travel for? In this episode, Sony Gurung shares how solo travel changed her life from traveling for the 'gram to traveling for her soul.

This episode is sponsored by Supply Support Nepal.

Two cyclists went on a trek to one of the most adventurous and risky trails of Nepal: Panchpokhari, Sindhupalchowk during the COVID lockdown. Hear from these girls how the locals reacted to seeing outsiders in their villages, and how tough yet memorable this monsoon trek got for them. 

This is the first of a 3-part Mini-Series with Sony and Anisha, sponsored by Supply Support Nepal.

We've come a long way since our first episode. We wanted you to get to know us as a team better so this episode is about us duluwas: who we are as individuals and how we came together as a team. We also answer some questions you asked us on Instagram!

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Nepal's First Photojournalist to Summit Everest

Purnima Shrestha became the first Nepali Photojournalist to summit Mount Everest in 2018, she has summited Mount Manaslu and Mount Ama Damblam since then. This climbing season while she is locked down in Kathmandu, Purnima reflects with our duluwa Juli how her professional and climbing careers have been in rather male-dominated industries. From being mistaken as a tourist in her local Nepali adventures to contributing to the New York Times, she shares with us stories from her vivid experiences. She also encourages more young girls to follow their dreams and work smart to achieve their goals.

This episode is supported by Travelling Nepal Tips

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As a student, we get so many chances to travel but our budget could restrict us. When we start working and build our careers, we might not get as much time to travel even though our budget allows. How do you make the most of student life to travel? In this episode, Nikita shares with us her tips for studying and traveling in South India - from spontaneous road trips to ones that cost only 1000 rupees. She urges all students to make local friends and have the company of travelers to make the best of your student life abroad. 

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What do you see when we describe a woman from Rajasthan, India, who is a mother of 3 daughters? Perhaps you envision a timid woman with a shawl over her head covering all of her face, working in the kitchen, and serving the family? This Rajasthani woman is definitely NOT that.

In this episode, we chat with a solo motorbike rider Varsha, from Rajasthan, India who is shattering gender norms to pursue her dream of traveling on a motorbike. She shares with us her experiences of riding around India and encourages every woman out there to travel and fulfill her dreams. 

This episode is sponsored by SwitchBack Nepal. Check them out for quality riding gears for performance, safety & durability.

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Being in the mountains for an extended period of time, walking treacherous trails that lead to breathtaking destinations, is not easy. Hear from our guest for this episode, Suvi, joining us all the way from Finland, to share her experience of walking long trails like the Te Araroa, Pacific Crest Trail, and most recently half of the Great Himalayan Trail. A wonder woman in the mountains, Suvi has been working in the outdoor and tourism sector all her life and shares insightful tips for anyone looking to hike longer trails.

Host- Juliana Shrestha

Edit- Binita Jirel

Social media- Menuka Gurung

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