The Most Honest Man in Nepal

[Article] Nepal’s tradition of bargaining turns even a routine purchase into a dramatic battle of wills between vendor and tourist. While haggling over every rupee may seem petty, there is pride at stake as well as money.


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The lure of the Capra Hircus goat’s soft underbelly is too great for any traveler to Nepal to resist. Pashmina, the velvety fleece procured from these Himalayan Mountain goats, has become a highly sought-after commodity amongst tourists. Tourists, as a result, have become highly sought-after...
This article was published Tuesday, 10 July, 2007 by AFP
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