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Volunteer in Nepal
Nepal Mother House Trekking has not only arranged treks, peak climbing, expedition, jungle safaris, rafting, and other adventure activities; we also offer opportunities to live and work with countryside people as a volunteer. We donate some percentage of our profit to the NGO PA Nepal. Located in Naya Bazaar 15 minutes from Thamel, the PA Nepal (Prisoners Assistance Nepal) is ...
Read moreThe Living Goddess “Kumari Devi”
Not only does Nepal have many gods, goddesses, deities, Bodhisattvas (near Buddhas), avatars, and manifestations, which are worshipped and revered as statues, images, paintings, and symbols, but it also has a real living goddess. The Kumari Devi is a young girl who lives in the building known as the Kumari Ghar, right beside Kathmandu's Durbar Square. From time immemorial the ...
Read moreReligions
Such a tiny country Nepal is a multi-religious inhabitance. At one time, Nepal was worldwide known as the Hindu kingdom and the King was an incarnation of the God Vishnu. Here are different religious aspects exist here and a strong tolerance between all of them. For example, Hindu people are often seen praying at Buddhist shrines as well as Buddhists ...
Read morePopular Places to See
Famous all over the world, Nepal has many different things and sites to offer for sightseeing. The eye-catching Himalayan views, unique culture and traditions, historical monuments, art and architecture, Hindu temples and Buddhist Stupas and monasteries, its people and their rites, and myths and mysteries make Nepal a unique place to visit. The first entry point for most visitors is ...
Read moreNepal History
It’s been claimed that when a great lake filled Kathmandu valley, it was exhausted by the patriarch Manjushree as he wanted to get a closer look at Swayambhu (adhi-buddha), the beautiful lotus flower blossoming on the lake. Similarly in another saying, there is a saint named ‘NE’, thus named as "Nepal". Yet another claim says; 'Ne 'means wool &'pal' means' ...
Read moreWeather and Climate
Glance through the Nepal Photo Gallery Nepal’s weather is generally predictable and pleasant. Due to the geographical diversity such as the tiny country has different climate seasons. The Tropical, Temperate, and Tundra natures of climate are likewise encountered in its Terai belts, midland hills, and then alpine regions. Nepal has respectively four seasons in a year - winter, spring, monsoon, ...
Read moreCulture and Custom
Nepalese are highly cultural people with systematic and organized calendars for rituals, ceremonies, and festivals. Especially the Kathmandu Valley is famous for its own unique way of celebrating different Jatras or Festivals since the earliest history. The distinct festivals of Nepal give a new dimension to the Hindu and Buddhist religions. Nepalese are still deeply religious people – often to the ...
Read moreEthnic Groups
According to Nepal, census 2001 specified 103 distinct castes and ethnic groups including an "unidentified group". The identified major ethnic groups are Chhetri 15.8%, Brahmin or Bahun 12.7%, Magar 7.1%, Tharu 6.8%, Tamang 5.6%, Newar 5.5%, Muslim 4.3%, Kami 3.9%, Rai 2.7%, Gurung 2.5%, and Damai/Dholi 2.4%. The remaining 92 caste/ethnic groups (including the world-famous Sherpa) each constitute less than ...
Read moreFlora and Fauna in Nepal
Nepal is a tiny country but it has a vast diverse geographical structure. The landform is 60m sea level to until top of the world at 8,848.86m and other gorges, plan, Pathar, Trans Himalayan barren land, etc. Ranging from the subtropical forests of the Terai to the great peaks of the Himalayas in the north, Nepal abounds with a variety ...
Read moreNational Parks and Wildlife
Nepal is rich in Geographic diversity and natural beauty. The lowest land from 65 meters from sea level Kanchan Kalan at Jhapa districts to the top of the world Mt. Everest (8,848.86m) is in Nepal. Here are many rivers that originate from the Himalayas, tranquil Lakes, glaciers, and Steams. Different types of flora and fauna are found here, which almost ...
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