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Geography
Nepal is an enchanting country, be it the
snowcapped Himalayas, the terraced Mid Hills,
the bustling cities, the rushing forests,
where wildlife, birds and flowers are abundant.
Nepal's fascinating capital is Kathmandu.
Surrounded by former kingdom Bhaktapur,
Patan and Kirtipur, Kathmandu valley is
famous for it's ancient shrines, temples,
palaces and squares. Nepal is a land locked
country. The Tibet Autonomous Region lies
on the north, while to the east, south and
west different provinces of India can be
found. Apart from the flat Terai region
in the south of Nepal, the country is situated
of at least 1,000 meters above sea level.
Nepal is divided in three geographical regions.
Himalayan Region This region ranges in altitude
between 3,000m and 8,848m, with the snow
line starting at 4,800 meters. It houses
eight of the fourteen highest mountains
in the world.
Mountain
Region
This region occupies 64% of the countries
total land. This region is formed by the
mahavarat range soaring up to 4,877 meters.
To the South lies the Chure Range which
altitude varies from 610 meters to 1,524
meters.
Terai
Region
At an altitude of maximum 305 meters above
the sea level, Terai occupies 17% of the
total land. The countries lowest altitude,
just 70 meters above sea level, can be found
in the eastern Terai. People the country
have the population of about 25 million,
representing races and tribes. The Sherpa's,
de Dolpa-pa, de Baragaonli, de Manangi en
de Lopa live in the himalayan region. In
the hill side you find the magar, Gurung,
Newar, Tamang, Sunar, Raien, limbu. In the
Terai, there are the Tharu, Darai, Kumal,
Danuwar and Majadadi, most of them coming
from India Religion and Culture Although
Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world
Hinduism and Buddhism are mingled into a
complex religion blend. Hindus and Buddhists
worship each other deities and celebrate
each other's deities and celebrate each
other's festivals. The best known feature
of Nepalese culture is probably the pagoda,
the unique temple architecture of the Kathmandu
valley. The temples and stupas contain a
mix of beautiful wood carving, metal work
and stone sculptures. They add glory and
grandeur to the cultural scene of the kingdom.
Climate
Nepal's climate consists of several holidays
season. For trekking and Expeditions: The
best month are February, March, April, May
in spring and September, October, November,
December in Autumn. The monsoon months June
and September are excellent to go on Trekking
on Dolpa, Mustang and Tibet.
For
Sightseeing
Kathmandu valley offers excellent sightseeing
trips throughout the year.
For
Rafting
The best period is right after monsoon,
when the water level from the river is high.
For
Terai and Chitwan
October through April, when the temperatures
are pleasant.
Getting
into Nepal
Nepal lies within reasonable flight distance
from any part in the world. Direct connecting
flight from Europe and Asia arrive daily
at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.
Opening Nepal's airspace to provide run
airlines companies will provide, starting
September 98 and excellent connecting flights
with all European Countries.
Formalities
Passport and Visa
All visitors to Nepal, except Indian nationalities
must hold valid passport and visa. Tourist
visas can be obtained from any Royal Nepalese
Embassy or Consulate overseas. A visa can
also be obtained at Tribhuvan International
Airport, Kathmandu, and at the overland
entry points. Tourists can extend their
visas at Central immigration Office.
Festivals
in Nepal
- Sweta Machhindranath
Snan
- Swasthani
- Maghe sakranti
- Basanta Panchami
(Swarasti Puja)
- Barahi
- Maha Shivaratri
- Sherpa's
and Tibetean Welcome
- Holi or Fagu
Purnima
- Chaitra Dashain
- Ghode Jatra
- Biskate Jatra
- Janai Purnima
and Raksha Bandhan
- Indra Jatra
- Dashain
- Tihar
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National
Parks and Conservation Areas in Nepal
- Annapurna
Conservation Area Projects 7,000sq. kilometers
- Dhorpatan
Hunting Reserve 1. 325 sq. kilometers
- Khaptad National
Park 255 sq. kilometer
- Langtang
nathional Park 1,710 sq. kilometer
- Makalu Barun
National Park and Conservation Area
- Parsa Wildlife
Reserve 499 sq. kilometer
- Rara National
Park 106 sq. kilometer
- Royal Chitwan
National Park 932 sq. kilometer
- Royal Suklaphanta
Wildlife Reserve 305 sq. kilometer
- Sagarmatha
(Everest) National Park 1,148 sq. kilometer
- Shey-Phoksundo
National Park 3,555 sq. kilometer
- Shivapuri
Watershed and Wildlife Reserve 144 sq.
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Kathmandu
Valley (Place for the sight seen)
- Swayambhu
- Pasupatinath
- Changu Narayan
- Bouddanath
- Durbar Square
- Patan
- Bhaktapur
- Dakshinkali
- Bhudhanilkantha
Ethnic
Groups (Cast)
- Magars
- Gurung
- Thakalis
- Tamang
- Newars
- Kiranti
- Bhotia
- Ethnic Tibetians
- Limipas
- Dolpopas
- Lopas
- Baragaunle
- Manangis
- Sherpas
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