About Nepal

Mountain Flight Nepal Mountain Flight or Everest Experience Flights ignite the thrill of getting a close panoramic view of the great Himalayan mountains. Mountain flights in Nepal are particularly charming for those tourists who are unable to trek mountains and enjoy marvellous sightseeing either because of time constraints or due to fitness problems. The Flight Nepal Mountain Flights take one within the camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising so close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is a heavenly experience. The following peaks are covered in the Himalaya flight tour. The Himalayan view flight brings tons of joy for the tourists. Peaks Height Gosaithan 8,013m Dorje Lhakpa 6,996m Choba Bhamare 5,993m Mt. Gaurishankar 7,134m Melungste 7,023m Chungimago 6,297m Mount Numbur 6,956m Karyolung 6,511m Cho-oyu 8,021m Gyanchungkang 7,952m Pumori 7,161m Nupste 7,885m Mount Everest 8,848m Chartered Aircrafts Chartered aircrafts and he...

Paragliding Soar High... Paragliding in Nepal is the dream of every adventure seeker. Relatively a new adventure sport in Nepal, it is highly liked among the lovers of adventure. Soaring high in the air above the snow-carpeted mountains is an exhilirating experience. You view some of the best scenes on the earth, from the sky. You share space with the creatures of the air, soaking in the wonderful view of the marvellous Himalayan ranges. We are sure, the feeling you would experience, would be incomparable. Fast Facts Nature of the Sport Weather Dependent Flying Season In Nepal November to February Best Months November and December Tree Line 3,900 m above the sea level Highlights » Nepal is a wonderful place for paragliding. » Paragliding or powered paragliding is undertaken in Nepal mostly in Annapurna range, more specifically the Pokhara Valley. » Paragliding in the Pokhara Valley gives munforgettable views of the world's 8000m peaks. » Several training schools in Nepa...

Bungee Jumping Experience the hair-rising thrill of Bungee Jumping in Nepal. The site of bungee jump in Nepal is considered among the best in the world. Located close to Nepal-Tibet border, it is 160m over the wild Bhote Koshi river. The first bungee jumping site in Nepal is a three-hour bus ride from Capital Kathmandu. It is managed by some of the most seasoned bungee jump masters. It is designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants. Highlights The Bungy Bridge where bungee jumping is enjoyed happens to be the only privately owned bridge in Nepal. The bridge has been specially designed for bungy jumping sport with 4X safety factor. It has load capacity of 41,500 kg or 4,5 tons acoording to Swiss measurements. The Bhote Kosi gorge is located within 4 hours outside Kathmandu valley. The thrill of jumping from the altitude of 160 metres is unsurpassable. Location  Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu if you travel by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. The journey is to th...

Trekking in Nepal Trekking in Nepal is an experience which creates an indelible mark on the minds of the trekkers. It can be as long or short, as easy or difficult as you desire. Trek trails in Nepal can be segregated into two types: those where you stay in small lodges or 'Tea House' and those which are fully organised. These treks are popularly called 'Camping Treks'. Himalayan trekkers usually follow the more popular trekking routes expedition. For a truly memorable trekking experience, one should head to Nepal. We keep in mind the interests of both novice and seasoned trekkers while designing our trekking itinerary. For the trekkers who are interested in ultimate adventure excursion, we use selected trekking trails/routes which are seldom used by others. This makes their mountaineering experience more exciting. We provide variety of treks which suit our clients of all age groups and level of experience. We offer something for every type of hiker. No matter if yo...

People of Nepal Nepal is a melting pot of many races and tribes. With the population of twenty-two million, Nepal is an assortment of races and tribes, living in different regions, following different costumes and speaking different languages. Nepalese live under diverse environmental conditions from the low, nearly sea level plains at the border of India, northward through the middle hills and up to the flanks of the great Himalayan range where there are settlements at altitude of up to 4,800m. Farming practices are therefore equally diverse along with life styles and social customs. Fast Facts Original Inhabitants Newaras Early Settlements Mongoloid groups from Tibet Indo-aryan from Northen India Major Religion Hinduism (90%) Buddhism (10%) Official Language Sanskrit Native Language Nepali Major Groups The early settlement of Nepal was accomplished by large-scale emigrations of Mongoloid groups from Tibet and of Indo-Aryan peoples from northern India. Nepalese of Indo-Arya...

Nepal Food The food of Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. The Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat. Nepalese food is famous for its nutrition level and tempting taste. Whilst Nepalese cuisine is somewhat basic, it certainly does not lack in flavor, making extensive use of spices and flavorings such as ginger, garlic, coriander, pepper, cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil, ghee and occasionally yak butter. Come let us savour some of the famous dishes of Nepal. Eating Habits Main Meal In most part of country, especially rice-growing areas, Dal Bhat (pulses and rice) is the staple food of Nepalese, that is eaten twice a day. Snacking Snacks such as bread, chura (beaten rice), roti (flat bread), curried vegetables, milked tea and other snacks are also generally eaten in between the two big meals. Famous Nepalese Cuisine Gundrook- Dheedo  Equally popular among Nepali people and foreign tourists, Gundrook-Dheedo is a sugar-free dish made of wheat, maize and dr...

Art of Nepal Nepal Art is unique, exotic and enchanting. Nepalese expressions of art, classical and modern style, are embedded in the daily practice of religion. Craftsmanship is most easily found in temples, architecture, shrines, fountains and the designs of religious objects. Art Galleries And Museums In Nepal It is this thriving milieu that makes a visit to the art galleries of Kathmandu a pleasurable and rewarding prospect. A list of famous museums and galleries are presented below which should serve as a preliminary guide to the visitors. Name Location The Natural History Museum Kathmandu The National Library Lalitpur (Patan) Patan Museum Lalitpur (Patan) Nepal Art Council Gallery Near Tribhuvan International Airport Major Forms Of Art In Nepal Architecture The real architecture of Nepal is found in the Nepal Temples, stupas and other religious buildings and monuments. Nepal Temples are usually one of three types; pagodas, shikaras or stupas. Stupas are exclusively a B...

Tihar The Festival of Lights Tihar, the Nepalese festival, is compared by many with the Deepawali festival of India. The purpose of celebration is to worship Goddess Laxmi. According to Hindu scriptures, Laxmi is the Goddess of Wealth. The devotees lit oil lamps and candles to illuminate their homes. Kathmandu dons the look of a sparkling diamond on Tihar. The festival is celebrated for five days beginning from the thirteenth day of the waning moon in the month of October. Fast Facts   Month October Also Known as Bhai Tika, Dipawali, Laxmi Puja Period of Celebration 5 days Unique Feature Animals are worshipped Special Events People lit oil lamps in their houses Celebration Tihar, the festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals in Nepal. It is celebrated for five days. Happenings of all these days have been given below : Day 1 Crows, called Kaga in Nepal, are worshipped on the first day. Delicious meal is cooked early morning in every household and each m...

Indra Jatra Festival The Festival of Classical Dances Hindus and Buddhists, both communities come together to celebrate the festival of Indra Jatra. Indra Jatra is a delightful festival of classical dances. Numerous varieties of traditional dances can be observed on the occasion this festival. Name of the festival goes after Lord Indra who is the god of rain and also as the king of heaven according to Hindu mythology. Fast Facts Month August/September Reason of Celebration To appease Hindu god Indra Period of Celebration 8 days Famous For Classical and masked dances perfomed Special Events Procession of Living Goddess Mahakali and Mahalaxmi with Dasha Avatara Celebration Given below is information regarding what rituals take place on each of the day. Day 1-2 A long wooden pole is placed in front of the Royal Palace at Hanuman Dhoka, in order to propitiate Lord Indra. Classical dancers also gather at the spot, wearing different kinds of traditional attires. They dance aroun...

Buddha Purnima The Thrice Blessed Festival Buddha Purnima Festival or Buddha Jayanti Festival is the most sacred day in Buddhist calendar. It is the most important festival of Buddhists, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Although Buddhists regard every full moon as sacred, the moon of the month of Vaisakh/Baisakh (April - May) has special significance because on this day Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and Nirvana. This strange, three-fold coincidence, gives Buddha Purnima its unique significance. Fast Facts   Month May Celebrated on Full Moon of the Baisakh/Vaisakh month Reason of Celebration To commemorate birth, attainment of knowledge, and the death of Lord Buddha Significance Thrice-blessed day for the Buddhists Special Events Fair at Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha Buddhist Legend According to a Buddhist legend, Buddha's wife Yashodhara, his first disciple Ananda, his charioteer Channa, and the horse Kantaka on which he renounced his kingd...

Nepal Map The map of Nepal will familiarize you to various mountains, famous cities, wildlife sanctuaries, exotic destinations, pilgrimage sites, major travelling routes and more. The country's trekking, river rafting and mountaineering venues are second to none, and the mysterious capital city of Kathmandu and its royal palace are a 'must see'. Nepal is a spiritual journey, as Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples are inspiring stops along the way. Map not to Scale Cities There are 58 cities in Nepal, which are also listed as municipalities. Kathmandu, which is the capital city of Nepal, is also the largest city. The major cities of Nepal are: » Kathmandu » Patan/Lalitpur » Bhaktpur » Pokhara » Tansen » Gorkha » Chitwan » Lumbini » Janakpur Wildlife Sanctuaries Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal, the Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq kilometers) is the most popular safari destination among visitors. » Annapurna Conservation Area » Dhorpatan H...

Language of Nepal Though Nepali (Khaskura bhasha) is the official language or the mother tongue of Nepal, there are as many as 126 listed languages spoken in Nepal. Out of these, three languages, Dura, Kusunda and Waling have become extinct. Apart from Nepali, the other most commonly spoken languages in Nepal are: Awadhi Newari Hindi Bahing Limbu Maithili Mundari Status Of Nepali Language Spoken In Nepal, India, Bhutan. Region South Asia. Total speakers 35 million approx. Ranking 57 Language family Indo-European Indo-Iranian Indo-Aryan Pahari (Northern zone) Eastern Pahari Writing System Devanagari script Nepal Bhasa (NB) Speakers In Nepal Region Newars NB Speakers Retaination Eastern 148305 40644 27.16 Central 740868 586722 79.19 Western 126455 57999 45.86 Mid-Western 17787 3662 20.58 Far-Western 6197 940 15.16 Total in Nepal 1041090 690007 66.27 Creative Literature At A Glance First Story Book Tantrakhyan (1518 A.D.) First Song Walangata Simule ...

Embassies of Nepal A Australia Address:  Suite 2.02, 24-Marcus Clarke Street Canberra City, ACT 2601 Australia Telephone:  0061 (02) 6162 1554 / 1556 Fax:  0061 (02) 6162 1557 Country Code:  0061 E-Mail:  embassyofnepal@grapevine.com.au, nepalembassy@bigpond.com  Web:  www.necan.gov.np B Belgium Address:  Avenue Brugmann-210 1050 Brussels, Belgium Telephone:  00 32 2 346 2658 Fax:  00 32 2 344 1361 Country Code:  00 32 E-Mail:  embn@skynet.be  Web:  http://www.nepalembassy.de/embn@skynet.be Bangladesh Address:  United Nations Road, Road No 2 Baridhara, Diplomatic enclave, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Telephone:  880-2-601-790/890, 602 091 Fax:  880-2-882-6401 Country Code:  880 E-Mail:  eondhaka@dbn-bd.net  C China Address:  No 1, xi Liu Jie, Sanlitun Lu, Beijing 100600, People's Republic of China Telephone:  0086-10-6532-1795 Fax:  0086-10-6532-3251 Country Cod...

Hanuman Dhoka The Delineative of Nepalese Culture Hanuman Dhoka (Hanuman Gate), with several complexes spread over an area of about five acres, is the social, religious and urban focal point of Kathmandu. The square is the complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that were built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal. Overview Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings Sites To See The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom. Taleju Temple Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue Nautalle Durbar Nasal Chowk The Gaddi Baithak The Statue of King Pratap Malla The Big Bell Big Drum The Jagnnath Temple Major Tourist Attractions Let us visit Hanuman Dhoka to find out what lies in store for us...

Nepal History Nepal has been a Kingdom for over 1500 years from now. The Newars are thought to have lived in the Nepal Valley since the 4th century AD, developing a Hindu-Buddhist culture. Cited below is a brief chronology of the important events that happened in Nepal. Nepal: Chronology Of Important Events Period Description ca. 563 B.C. Buddha born in Lumbini ca. A.D.400-750 Licchavi kingdom in power in Kathmandu 1100-1484 Khasa Mall kings rule in western Nepal 1200-16 Arimalla, first monarch of the Malla Dynasty, rules in Kathmandu Valley. 1312 Khasa King Ripumalla leads raid in Kathmandu Valley 1345-46 Sultan Shams ud-din Ilyas of Bengal leads raid in Kathmandu Valley. 1382-95 Jayasthitimalla rules as king of united Malla kingdom in Kathmandu Valley. 1428-82 Yakshamalla reigns - height of united Malla kingdom. 1484 Malla kingdom divided; three kingdoms of Kathmandu, Bhadgaon, and Patan established. 1559 Gorkha kindgom established by Dravya Shah. 1606-33 Ram Shah of ...