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Kandara (Nepali: कन्दरा ) is a musical band from the most beautiful city of Nepal called POKHARA which was formed in 1994. Kandara is a typical Nepali word, means a gorge or a cave in the middle of remote hills or mountains. As the name derived, the band believes that, their music is belongs to the (KHOLA, NALA, KUNA KAPCHA, KANDARA) nature. A nature of love, purity and perfection. Kandara is best known for its contribution, to play a pioneer role to establish a folk pop genre of music in Nepali music industry. With its distinction melodious composition, simple folk based lyrics and a soulful vocal performance, it has given many unforgettable immortal songs like, Leka ki hey Maya, Hongkong Pokhara, Tagaroma rumal Rakhi, Timi pari tyo Gauma, Bideshiyera gaien Uni, Chanchale kanchhiko joban and many more are still being played till date in various radio and TV stations.

The band is also famous for creating their own music, until today they haven’t covered any songs and very proud to keep that tradition of producing their own music which is original and exclusive. They have however, started the tradition of co-working with a famous poets and lyricist of Nepal to write Songs for a band. Before Kandara, it was not very common to produce a song for a pop artists or bands, which was written by nationally recognised poets or lyricist. Be it a Famous poet, writer Sarubhakta Shrestha or late Binod Gauchan to Mr Ramesh Shrestha, they all have contributed their poetry skills to produce an immortal songs with this band.

Albums
KANDARA has released 5 albums to date.


 * Chanchale Kanchhi – 1994 (Chanchale Kanchhiko Joban)
 * Danda Pari-1996 (Lekaki hey Maya, Timi Pari)
 * Hongkong Pokhara-1998 (Hongkong Pokhara, Kanha Hindeki)
 * Barshaun Pachhi-2006 (Tagaromaa rumal rakhi)
 * Bhedi Gothaima-2016 (featuring Bhedi Gothaima, Chandra Kot Ki Nani)