From mellow to high: How the movement to legalise marijuana is lighting up Nepal

Despite a long and storied history of cannabis in Nepali culture, the cultivation and consumption of marijuana remains illegal, punishable by harsh jail terms and steep fines. Some people say it’s high time that changed.

With countries around the world pursuing marijuana legalisation, many in Nepal are wondering if it too should consider government regulation. Photo Courtesy: The Stoned_Photographer