Usa, June 22 -- Amid bustling crowds, surrounded by Nepali restaurants and shops selling everything from paan to tea, Jackson Heights in Queens has become a place where Nepalis rarely feel like foreigners. More than just a meeting point, it serves as a cultural refuge that momentarily erases the loneliness of life abroad.

New York's Manhattan, Queens, and Times Square are among the world's busiest and most famous areas. Within Queens borough, Jackson Heights has, over the last decade, become widely known as "Nepali Junction." The growth of Nepali immigrant-run businesses, population, and daily activity around Jackson Heights has led to a rise in the number of Nepalis who visit and live there.

Jackson Heights has become a centre for Nepa...