# Epiphany Art Cafe & Himalayan Light Culture House

> A space where art meets good coffee, easy conversations and unhurried moments.

## Identity & Core Facts
- **Name:** Epiphany Art Cafe (`@epiphany.art.cafe`)
- **Culture Partner:** Himalayan Light Culture House (`@himalayanlightculturehouse`)
- **Tagline:** A space where art meets good coffee, easy conversations and unhurried moments.
- **Description:** Featuring Nepali and Chinese art, craft and books, located inside Epiphany Art Cafe in Boudha, Jorpati, Kathmandu. Open every day, 11 AM – 9 PM.
- **Location:** Boudha, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Opening Hours:** Every day, 11 AM – 9 PM
- **Rating:** 4.7 on Google Reviews
- **Atmosphere:** Warm coffee, soft lighting, exposed brick bookshelves, outdoor courtyard, and resident husky Alyosha.

## Offerings & Spaces

### Art at the House & Around Kathmandu
- **In the House:**
  - **Ranag Karma:** Works by Dolpo artist Ranag Karma — collected and on view at the house (*Monastic Robe & Prayer Wheel*, *Fragmented Prayer Wheel in Motion*, *Monk in Red Robe*, *Vajra Meditation*).
  - **Duoma:** Art works by Duoma (*Highland Cattle Bulls*, *Twin Scorpions & Lunar Talisman*, *Celestial Yak over Mountain*).
  - **Simon Zhu (`@artofbuddhadharma`):** Art works by Simon Zhu (*Prismatic Rainbow Halo*, *Dharmadhatu Golden Light*).
  - **House Collection:** Antique Tibetan carpets and Chinese calligraphy on view in the crimson salon.
  - **Epiphany Art Cafe:** Paper lanterns and felt craft inside the cafe.
  - **Kaalo.101:** Kaalo.101 new edition print.
  - **Contemporary Tibetan Art:** Contemporary Tibetan Art.
- **Around Kathmandu:**
  - **Hare Ram Yadav:** *From Siraha to Kathmandu* by Hare Ram Yadav, recipient of the Himalayan Light Art Award, at Siddhartha Art Gallery.
  - **Bivas Rai:** *Myth & Memory* by Bivas Rai at Siddhartha Gallery.
  - **Takpa Gallery:** *Voices from Himalayas* and *Khorlo* shown at Takpa Gallery.
  - **Classic Gallery:** *Unbound Voices* featuring Nepali and Mongolian women artists at Classic Gallery.
  - **Nepal Art Council:** Himalayan Art Festival at Nepal Art Council.
  - **Gallery Sarwoshrestha:** Felt artwork exhibition at Gallery Sarwoshrestha in Swayambhu.

### The Library
- **Collection:** 1,000+ books across Nepali and Chinese art, craft, culture, and literature.
- **Provenance:** One thousand books moved from our old Gahana Pokhari house (with gratitude to The Norden House in Hadigaun) to our home inside Epiphany Art Cafe in Boudha.
- **Access:** Guests are welcome to browse and read while enjoying coffee.

### Signature Drink & Cafe
- **Cloud Americano:** Our signature iced coffee — where bold espresso meets the crisp, refreshing taste of coconut water over ice.
- **Ambiance:** Slow mornings, warm coffee, soft lighting, and comfortable seating.

### Mascot
- **Alyosha:** Our cute, fluffy resident husky friend who loves greeting guests on the stairs and hanging out in the courtyard.

## Exhibitions
- **Himalayan Light: China–Nepal Art and Culture Exchange Exhibition:** Organized by `@himalayanlightculturehouse`, inaugurated by Miss Nepal World 2026 Ms. Deepmala Dhakal, sponsored by `@suiro.teas`, in collaboration with `@rimokathmandu`.
- **From Siraha to Kathmandu — Hare Ram Yadav:** May 27 – June 9, 2026 at Siddhartha Art Gallery. Hare Ram Yadav is the recipient of the Himalayan Light Art Award.
- **Myriad of Expressions:** Featuring 24 works from the house collection, on display Sept 1 – Dec 30.
- **Felt Artwork Exhibition at Gallery Sarwoshrestha:** Felt artwork exhibition at Gallery Sarwoshrestha in Swayambhu till September 20.

## Contact
- **Instagram (Cafe):** https://www.instagram.com/epiphany.art.cafe/
- **Instagram (Culture House):** https://www.instagram.com/himalayanlightculturehouse/
- **Location:** Boudha, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Website:** https://epiphany.cafe