Nepal is a small, landlocked Himalayan country
located between the Tibetan autonomous region of the people’s
republic of China in the north and India in the west south
and east. The lands extend approximately 885 km from east
to west and 193 km from North to South. Within these borders
lie 8 of the world’s highest mountains and undoubtedly one
of the best trekking areas and mountain expeditions in the
world. Nepal serves the interest of all categories of tourist
ranging from leisure vacationers, adventure lovers, researchers
and honeymooners.
Glimpses
of Nepal Location : Situated between India and Tibet,
an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China. 147,181
sq.km Area : 1,47,181 sq.km Latitude : 260’ and 30027’ North. Longitude : 8004’ and 88012’ East. Capital : Kathmandu People : 100 ethnic groups and over 125 spoken
languages. Population : 25 million. Topograph : the world’s deepest gorge ‘Kali-Gandaki’
to highest point on earth ‘The Everest’. Vegetation : Nepal possesses wide range of
vegetation due to its unique Topographical variation Weather : Climate ranges from Tropical in
the low lands to Alpine in higher attitudes. Seasons : Winter (December-February), Summer
(March-May), Monsoon(June-August), Autumn(September-November) National Flower : Red Rhododendron
World
Heritage Sites (Cultural)
1. Kathmandu Durbar Square.
2. Pashupatinath.
3. Swayambhunath
4. Bouddhanth.
5. Changunarayan
6. Patan Durbar Square.
7. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
8. Lumbini (birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha) World Heritage Sites (Natural)
9.Sagarmatha National Park (1,148 sq.kms.)
10.Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq.km.)
People
Nepal has a composite population stemming from various racial
and ethnic communities. It has been a melting pot of diverse
linguistic and ethnic groups with population 25 million living
in different regions, wearing different costumes and speaking
different languages and dialects. The people belong to multi-ethnic
groups, ranging from the Indo-Aryan to Mongoloid. The Himalayan
and central hilly regions are mostly inhabited by the people
of the Tibeto-Burman strand while the people inhabiting the
Terai lowlands may be grouped under the Indo-Aryan category.
Religion
Hinduism and Buddhism constitute two major religions in Nepal.
A remarkable feature of Nepal is the religious homogeneity
what exists, particularly between the Hindu and Buddhist communities.
Apart from the Hindus and Buddhists, Muslim forms the third
largest religious group.
History an
Nepal has a long glorious history. Its civilization can be
traced back to thousand of years before the birth of Christ.
For centuries, the kingdom of Nepal was divided into many
principalities (Chaubise States). Kirantas ruled in the east,
the Newars in the Kathmandu Valley, while Gurungs and Magars
had their domain the mid-west. The Kirantas were said to have
ruled their territories from 300 B.C. The country took its
present shape only after 1768 A.D. when Prithvi Narayan Shah,
King of Gorkha, conquered and united all the tiny states into
one kingdom.
Art and Culture
There is perhaps no country in the world except Nepal where
traditional architecture, painting and sculpture have been
well preserved for 1500 years. The exquisite medieval art
and architecture of the Kathmandu valley vividly reflect the
artistic ingenuity and the religious tradition of the people.
To better understand the deep and complex roots of Nepalese
culture, it is necessary to visit the monuments and religious
shrines.
Chitawan Package The 43 species of animals include
the endangered one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, etc
..
Annapurna Sanctuary It is relatively a short trek that
can be completed in as little as 14 days. The trail up the
Modi Khola passes through dense forest.
Bird Watching Nepal is a bird watcher’s paradise
with over 800 species (almost 10% of the world total) of
birds. Pony Treks Pony treks provide a fascinating
way to experience the mountains of Nepal. Paragliding Paragliding is relatively new adventure
sport in Nepal, and can be truly wonderful. Boating Nepal provides some fine opportunities
of boating. These range from the glacier-fed lakes up north,
down to the Terai plaints.
