Nepal

सजिलै पैसा कमाउने तरिका

2015-12-29T21:35:00.000+05:45

1. Donate plasma. For those who barely made it through science class, plasma is the liquid part of the blood that carries the red and white cells. Mostly made up of water and dissolved proteins, plasma is used for a variety of medicines, medical treatments and medical research.

How much will you get paid? It varies, but you can expect to make between $15 and $40, depending on how much you weigh. The heavier you are, the more you make. Every plasma center is different, and there are more than 500 for-profit plasma centers throughout the country.

How fast will you get paid? Pretty fast. On your first visit, you'll be given an examination to make sure you're healthy enough to donate, which will add a little extra time. After that, expect to donate plasma for approximately an hour. And you are donating it; generally, plasma centers state that they pay people not for their plasma, but their time.

In Slyker's case, she says the lab technician scans the label on the bottle of blood, and the amount is immediately credited to her prepaid debit card.

2. Babysit. If you're way past your teenage years, you may not have considered this as a fast money-making option, but it absolutely is.

How much will you get paid? Set your price. But if you want to be competitive, according to UrbanSitter.com, the average babysitting fee per hour generally depends on what area you live in. For example, in San Francisco, babysitters tend to earn $14 per hour for one child, while in Denver, they generally make $10.25 per hour, per child.

How fast will you get paid? As soon as the parents return.

If you want to make this a regular gig, you could join a caregiving site like SitterCity.com or Care.com. Keep in mind that you'll be competing against experienced sitters who likely have first aid training – but in theory, you could land a job fairly quickly.

You could also simply spread the word among friends and family that you're looking to earn a little extra cash. They may just take you up on the offer, especially if you have kids of your own. After all, if you were looking for a sitter, who would you rather hire: an inexperienced teenager or someone like you?

3. Recycle. Take a look around your house and property to see what's recyclable. Some people have had luck recycling old tires to tire retread stores, while others recycle printing cartridges. And there's always tried-and-true aluminum cans.

How much will you get paid? It depends what you're recycling. For aluminum cans, you will generally get 40 cents per pound, and maybe 50 cents a pound if you bring in 100 pounds or more of aluminum to a recycling center.

If you have old computer equipment, you could also recycle that for money – not much, though. It typically works out to a few cents per pound, but it often depends on the age of the electronics. The older the equipment is, the more likely it contains precious metals, like copper, which means you'll make a little more. On the other hand, it also depends on the brand you're recycling. If you have a relatively new iPhone, you might bring in a couple hundred dollars since it can be refurbished and resold.

How fast will you get paid? You can get paid for aluminum and old tires today. An iPhone you send to a re-commerce site like Gazelle.com or ReCellular.com could yield a check in a couple weeks. So if you need money now, stick to cans and scrap metal.

4. Hold a garage or yard sale. On the plus side, not only might you earn extra money, you may clean out unwanted junk from your home.

How much will you get paid? Again, set your price – well, prices.

How fast will you get paid? You could get a garage sale going before the day's end if you're industrious, and certainly by tomorrow. That said, this isn't as easy as it sounds, which is why this ranks as a rather desperate move if you're in a hurry. After all, you need to have a lot to sell, and gathering everything takes time. So does setting prices. You'll need to post signs or put an ad in the paper or on Craigslist, and if you're in a hurry, you may not have the time to market your sale properly. You'll also want to have a cash box so you can make change.

5. Sell your gift cards. After all, if you have gift cards that are collecting dust, that's money left on the table – or in a drawer or wallet.

How much will you get paid? It varies by what site you use, but typically, you'll get about 90 percent of the value on your gift card. Some of the big-name websites where you can sell gift cards include GiftCardRescue.com, Cardpool.com and CardCash.com.

How fast will you get paid? If the website allows you to type in the card's online code, which is an option at CardCash.com, you could be paid within about 24 hours. But you'll get a little more money if you mail the cards to CardCash.com.

With the mail-in option, you can typically expect to get your money in three to seven days after the website receives your card.

Keep in mind that you are losing some money on this deal. On the other hand, if you're losing 10 percent on a gift card to a restaurant you only were mildly interested in, you may feel like you're coming out ahead.

Archana's New Video

2015-12-27T22:08:00.003+05:45

Archana paneru a girl from nepal wants to be pornstar and want to do porn videos as said by her.

She is even though supported by her mother.

Archana is posting many nude videos in the internet and being popular

अर्चना पनेरुको नयाँ भिडियो हेर्न तल क्लिक गर्नुहोस

Bindu Pariyar awarded $7.25M judgment in revenge porn

2015-12-26T23:33:00.002+05:45

A court in Texas, has convicted Bindu Pariyar’s ex-husband for forcing her into adultery and working as a strip-dancer.

Dallas County Court Judge Martin J Hoffman ordered Tom Randell Sewell to remove all online videos and images of Pariyar and to pay Pariyar more than $7.25 million in restitution, according to a report published in The Dallas Morning News.

But Sewell wasn’t in court when the verdict was given and didn’t respond to repeated attempts to notify him about hearings in the lawsuit against him, the newspaper added.

According to the report, he tricked her into getting breast implants, hid her passport and ordered her to work in a strip club. When she didn’t make enough money, he forced her to have sex with men and then he filmed the episodes.

After she left him, she said, he made her an unwilling porn star. Pariyar, a 27-year-old Nepali woman and Sewell, 58 were separated in 2012. Her estranged husband hounded her online and called her a prostitute in her college website, according to the report.

Sewell had previously married Bindu’s relatives twice. He had invited her to the US with assurances of education and quality life.

There are more than 2,000 Web pages with these pornographic videos or provocative images. None of them, Pariyar was quoted as saying, were posted with her permission. And she says nothing shown in the videos or pictures was done by choice.

His former attorney in the case, Brian Shaw, has not represented Sewell in months. Sewell did not respond to a request for comment, according to the newspaper.

An official at the Embassy of Nepal in Washington DC informed that they had heard about the judgment.

Bindu Pariyar, 27, has dozens of Facebook pages and thousands of web pages of her in pornographic poses, in scanty clothing and even having sex with men.

Pariyar claimed that her former husband Tom Randell Sewell began posting the 'revenge porn' after they got divorced in 2012.

Pariyar says that she had gone to the United States to support her economically unstable family. After marrying Sewell, 58, Pariyar claimed that he confiscated her passport and used various manipulation tactics, including drugging her, to get her to pose for sexualized photos, and have sex with other men for money.

After their separation in 2012, Sewell started harassing her by creating fake pages with her name and posting sexual photographs in the internet.

Last year, Pariyar had filed a lawsuit against her ex demanding that all pornographic images be taken down and asking for financial damages.

Meanwhile, her former husband Sewell says that she used him for US citizenship.

Nepal Telecome Balance Transfer Facility Reopened

2015-12-26T22:50:00.003+05:45

अरुको बयालेन्स चोर्ने तरिका जान्न भिडियो हेर्नुहोस ।

Rajendra mahato injured

2015-12-26T22:29:00.002+05:45

Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato, one of the key leaders of the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front, was injured in a clash with police at Rani customs point, near Biratnagar of Morang district, on Saturday.

Morang District Police Office spokesperson DSP Pramod Kumar Kharel told THT Online that Mahato among some other cadres of the Front had gathered at the border point to stage a sit-in protest. “We told them that they cannot stage any protest in the border area,” Kharel said, “But, they began pelting stones at us and ran away to the other side of the border.”

He, however, said that police did not have any information about actual injury of Mahato. “However, one of our constables sustained some injury.”

Police had to use two rounds of tear gas to disperse them, he added. “The situation is already under our control.” Meanwhile, Upendra Mahato, a Central Committee member of Sadbhawana Party, wrote on Facebook that the protesters seized leader Mahato from the police custody and took him to the Golden Hospital in Biratnagar. According to Upendra, the top leader of his party sustained injuries on his head and limbs and is currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit after undergoing CT scan and other tests. He has posted photographs also.

A video posted by the Image Television on its YouTube channel shows that the Indian security personnel resorted to lathi charge after the protesters started pelting stones at the Nepali security personnel, who were seen trying to protect themselves with shields, from the Indian side of the border.

Nepal electricity new shedule 10 poush

2015-12-25T21:26:00.004+05:45

Nepal electricity authority has revised load shedding routine and has increased from 70 hours per week to 77 hours per week. the new Routine is listed below.

सातामा ७० घण्टा हुँदै आएको लोडसेडिङ शुक्रबारदेखि ७७ घण्टा पुग्यो (तालिका सहित):: ओहो यसरी पो बिजुली बचत हुदो रैछ । बिजुली बचाउने तरिका हेर्न तलिका को तल भिडियो हेर्नुहोस र कम पैसा मा धेरै बिजुली खपत गरौ । साथै बिजुली नहुँदा कसरी काम चलाउने भिडियो हेरेर सिकौ ।

Baby with 8 limb

2015-12-25T15:45:00.003+05:45

भिडियो को बाकी अङ्स हेर्न को लागि तला क्लिक गर्नुहोस

Mark Zuckerberg Charity Donation

2015-12-25T14:55:00.000+05:45

In a surprise announcement today, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have pledged to donate 99 percent of their Facebook shares to the cause of human advancement. That represents roughly $45 billion at Facebook's current valuation, making it one of the largest pledges in history. The money will go to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a company that Facebook says will "pursue its mission by funding non-profit organizations, making private investments and participating in policy debates, in each case with the goal of generating positive impact in areas of great need

Facebook is currently trading at $55 per share, so Zuckerberg's gift is worth just under $1 billion.

The money will go toward Zuckerberg's foundation, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation andThe Breakthrough Prize In Life Science, a Noble Prize-like award. 2013 was a year in which there was a serious backlash against the idealism of Silicon Valley. And yeah, the industry does deserve some flack for talking about changing the world with iPhone games and photo-sharing apps. And sure, you can see why people in San Francisco might protest over Google buses using public bus stops. And sure, sometimes tech industry people say dumb, mean things about the homeless. It all adds up to a sense, recently articulated by Business Insider's Jim Edwards, that Silicon Valley is living inside a bubble of tone-deaf arrogance

The full amount is pledged over the course of Zuckerberg's life, and the Facebook CEO plans to maintain his majority voting position "for the foreseeable future," according to an SEC filing. In the immediate future, the Initiative will be funded by a series of three annual donations made from the sale of Zuckerberg's stock, at no more than $1 billion each year. Profits made by any of the Initiative's investment will be used for additional work to advance its goals.

The initiative's announcement, which is written as a letter to Zuckerberg and Chan's newborn child, focuses on two central goals: advancing human potential and promoting equality. The first goal is defined as "pushing the boundaries on how great a human life can be," including initiatives on medicine, economic opportunity, and access to information. The second group of projects focus more on alleviating poverty and empowering traditionally underrepresented groups. "Our society must do this not only for justice or charity, but for the greatness of human progress," the letter reads.

Researchers Forecast Much Harder-Hitting Earthquake in Nepal

2015-12-24T19:46:00.000+05:45

नेपालमा बैशाख १२ को भन्दा ठूलो भूकम्प आउने भविष्यवाणी बैज्ञानिकहरुले गरेको याहू न्यूजले जनाएको छ

गत एप्रिल महिनामा आएको भूकम्पको तुलनामा अझै ठूलो भूकम्पको सम्भावना नेपालमा कायम रहेको बैज्ञानिकहरुलाई उद्धृत गरिएको समाचारमा उल्लेख छ । बैशाख १२ को भूकम्पको कम्पन सोंचे भन्दा कम रहेको गत डिसेम्बर १६ मा अमेरिकी जियोफिजिकल युनियनको बैठकमा बैज्ञानिकहरुले बताएको उक्त समचारमा उल्लेख छ । उक्त मिटिङमा प्रस्तुत प्रतिवदेनका सह-लेखक मध्येका एक जेफ्री कार्गेलले भनेका छन्, ‘अवस्था यो भन्दा भयानक हुन सक्थ्यो’ । भूकम्पले किन सोंचे जति क्षति पुर्‍याएन भन्ने विषयमा भने बैज्ञानिहरु अचम्मित परेका छन् । तर अझै पनि यो जस्तै वा अझै शक्तिशाली भूकम्पको खतरा भने नटरेको अनुसन्धानकर्ता बैज्ञानिकहरुको भनाइ छ । अव आउने भूकम्पले बैशाख १२ को भूकम्पले भन्दा अझै बढी कम्पन पैदा गर्ने बैज्ञानिकहरुको भविष्यवाणी छ । अमेरिकी भौगर्भिक विभागका अनुसार इण्डियन र एसियन प्लेटमा रहेको रप्चरमा अहिले पनि ३३ देखि ५५ फिट सम्मको दुरीमा उर्जा निस्काशित हुने शक्ति सञ्चित रहेका कारण भूकम्पको खतरा नटरेको उक्त समाचारमा उल्लेख छ

बैशाख १२ को भूकम्पका कारण लाङटाङ उपत्याकामा हिरोसिमामा खसेको आणविक बमको करिव करिव आधा शक्ति पैदा भएको लेखक बैज्ञानिक कार्गेलले पत्रकार सम्मेलनमा बताएका थिए । उक्त समाचारमा पोखरा लगायतका भ्याली शहरहरु ११०० देखि १३४४ एडीबीचमा आएका भूकम्पका कारण बनेको समेत बैज्ञानिकहरुले बताएको उल्लेख छ । अन्नापूर्ण क्षेत्रको पैदा पनि भूकम्पकै कारण भएको भनिएको छ । पोखरा उपत्याकामा पुरिएका चट्टान अमेरिकाको सनफ्रान्सिस्को शहर पुर्न मिल्ने जति रहेको समेत बैज्ञानिकहरुले बताएका छन् ।

Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAobu1Oq2kI

Fuel Distribution list of Poush 09

2015-12-24T01:15:00.000+05:45

Shortage of Fuel has made life struggling in Nepal. People are not getting Gas Cylinder to cook food and not getting fuel to run vehicles. Emergency vehicles like Ambulance are also getting distrubed. Student's education is harmed due to fuel shortage. There are many problems created from fuel shortage.

Here is the list of fuel distribution << 9th Poush >>

Source : http://nepaloil.com.np/information-about-lpg-25th--jan-2015-29.html

Foreigner's tips before going to Nepal

2015-12-23T23:38:00.001+05:45

Nepal poorest country in the world ranked in 197th in GDP. although Nepal is poor but the people living here are so friendly in nature. The most exciting thing about Nepal is that it is the country which is never ruled by foreigners. I see most of the people patriotic here. They never fighted for religion. Nepal was only the Hindu nation in the world but as now it has become secular country and freedom has given to citizen. I have visited many palaces all around Nepal which compelled me to write something about the place which enjoyed the most in my visit.

Here are some things to know about Nepal and Nepali

• The traditional manner of greeting in Nepal involves placing your palms together in a prayer style and saying "namaste" or "namaskar". Address anyone older than you with respect using the terms "dai" for men and "didi" for women. And avoid stepping over someone‘s outstretched legs or touching anyone with your feet as these are considered impolite.

• Typical Nepali food is called Dal Bhat, and is made up of rice and lentils. Side dishes usually include a variety of fresh vegetables such as potatoes and cauliflower. Traditional Nepali food is often spicy, but you can usually specify how mild or hot you want it when ordering. You can get a taste of this customary cuisine at just about any local restaurant, which are plentiful throughout the country.

• If you are lucky enough to be invited into a Nepali home, remember to remove your shoes before entering. At dinner time, you must always wash your hands and mouth prior to eating. Always wait for the host to serve you and avoid "polluting" food by letting it come into contact with a used plate or utensil.

• It‘s no surprise that it‘s one of the world‘s most popular destinations for adventure tourism. When you‘re grabbing your gear, make sure you grab a buddy too. Trekking or hiking alone is dangerous for a number of reasons. You may also want to hire a guide, as the woods and mountain areas can be tricky and getting lost or injured is a real risk. If mountain climbing is on your itinerary, be aware of and prepared for the possibility of altitude sickness and frost bite.

• Of all the countries located in South Asia, Nepal is perhaps the most incredible to visit. From breathtaking terrain that practically begs to be explored to friendly, colorful locals who are eager to share their culture and traditions with visitors, a trip to this exotic land is sure to entice, excite and inspire even the most intrepid traveler.

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Religious symbols

2011-07-14T17:56:00.001+05:45

Most Nepalis are religious by nature and tradition. From birth to death, and from morning to evening every, and from a grain of sand to the high Himalayas, everything has its own religious importance. Moreover, the hardships of life require a great faith in life in the form of deities.

Chakra: Chakra or the wheel of righteousness is an emblem or tool used as a holy symbol by Hindus and Buddhists.

Chorten: Stone Buddhist monuments, usually round, often containing relics

Guru Rimpoche: Founder of Tibetan Buddhism; Sanskrit name is Padmasambhav

Gompa:Tibetan Buddhist Temple

Janai: auspicious thread worn by some Hindus for meditation

Kora:Tibetan word for circumbulation of religious shrine

Mani stone: stone carved with Tibetan Buddhist prayer om mani peme hoon

Shivlalinga: literally God Shiva’s Penis, a stone object worshipped by the Hindus. The linga is the phallic symbol of lord Shiva and it displays supreme power generally identified analogue of cosmic deity.

Stupa: hemispherical Buddhist religious structure similar to a chorten

Sankha: Shankha is a Sanskrit word used to denote a sleek and smooth conch shell. It is believed that if the Shankha is blown with skill, it can scare away evil spirits and is described as a killer of germs and enemies.

Shree-Yantra: Different yantras, for tantric puja or meditation, are used by tantric pundits. Shree yantra is composed of two sets of triangles one of which is composed of Shreekanthas and the other set of triangles is composed of Shivayavatis. These two triangles reflect the unison of Shiva and Shakti.

Satkon: This popular symbol of the union of Shakti and Shiva, that indicates the union of the two, is represented in several Nepali works of art like the Mandala paintings , windows and doors etc.

Swastika: Unlike in the West Swastika has positive connotation denoting auspiciousness. Swastika is a Sanskrit word which means doing good for all, is a very ancient oriental symbol.

Tika: A color put on the forehead as a symbol of God’s grace. Tika is also used in Tantra as a hypnotic tool.

Nepal religions

2011-07-14T17:53:00.001+05:45

Nepal is a multi religious country. Different religious aspects exist here and a strong tolerance between all of them. For instance, Hindu people are often seen praying at the Buddhist shrines as well as Buddhists at the Hindu temples. At one time, Nepal was worldwide known as the Hindu kingdom. Hindu religion is based around a trinity of three deities- Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer). Although Hindus in Nepal may pay an equal respect to all of these three gods as part of their religion, some may profess to follow either Vishnu or Shiva.

Nepal was a Hindu Kingdom until 2008 reflecting the predominant influence of Hinduism in Nepal. However, the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautam, was also born in Kapilvastu of Nepal – thus molding the culture of Nepal in its own unique Hindu-Buddhist blend. Muslims constitute the second largest population by faith. Then come the Christians and others like Sikhs, Roman Catholics, & the followers of new religions like Baha’i, etc. Thus, Nepal is a diverse country from religion’s point of view as well.

The regions and monuments like the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, the Pashupatinath, & the Buddhist monasteries Swoyambhu & Bouddhanath of Kathmandu have also been declared world heritage sites by the UNESCO.

Religion Quick Facts:

Hindu		80.6%
Buddhist		10.7%
Muslim		4.2%
Kirat		4%
Christian		0.4%
Jains, Sikhs, Bahais		0.1%
Not related to religion		0.6%

Nepalese people

2011-07-14T17:50:00.001+05:45

Nepal is a multi-ethnic society with more than 40 types of different races, tribes, & ethnicity constituting a population of more than 26 millions. A promising Nepali social researcher Dipesh Upadhyay calls Nepal a land of refugees. Dr. Stephen Bezruchka in his seminal travel book Trekking in Nepal also agrees that Nepal’s terrain was, “settled by peoples fleeing invaders from all directions” (p140). Nepal’s remote & inaccessible landscape has offered shelter to the victims of invasions & social turmoil not only from India in the south, & China & Tibet in the north, but from Bhutan & Burma as well. Thus people in Nepal can be variously categorized according to altitude, religion, and ethnicity.

The Hindus constitute the famous four caste people, but they take somewhat different names & forms in Nepal than India. These people carry a surname according their profession. Although Buddhists do not have systematic caste systems, some Buddhist Newars of Kathmandu have been carrying their surnames like Bajracharya, Gurubacharya, Tamrakar, Tuladhar which denoted their professions during medieval Nepal.

Brahmins (or Bahun in Nepali): These are the uppermost caste in the Hindu hierarchical caste system. Brahmins are mostly teachers, priests, & government officials.

Chetris: The Hindu people of the warrior Aryan caste. The Shah Kings, the Ranas, & the high-profile army postions are still occupied by the Chetris in Nepal.

Newars: The ethnic people from the Kathmandu valley. Most are the Hindus, but some are also Buddhist by generations.

Sherpas: Shrepa people are the original inhabitants of the Nepal’s side of Himalaya – different from Tibetans.

Magar, Gurung, Tamang, Rai, Limbu: These are the original inhabitants of mountain region.

Madhesis: The people of the Terai regions constituting both Hindus & Muslims of Aryan descent.
Tharu, Rajbansi, Danuwar, Majhi: These people consider themselves to be original inhabitants of the Terai.

Manangi & Dolpo: These are tribal people living in the isolated pockets in the valleys beyond Himalaya but inside Nepal.

Languages

2011-07-14T17:49:00.000+05:45

Nepal’s official language in Nepali, written in the Devnagri script, the script same as for Hindi. Both Nepali and Hindi get their script from Sanskrit of the Indo-Aryan family of language. However, there are more than 30 other languages spoken as mother-tongues in different parts of the country, and as well there are many regional dialects.

The major languages spoken in Nepal are Nepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu (Dagaura/Rana), Tamang, Newar, Magar, Awadhi, & others. Maithili is spoken in the eastern Terai region, Bhojpuri in the mid-Terai region, Tharu both in the east and west Terai, Newari in the capital Kathmandu region, and Tamang & Magar among the hill people of Nepal.

Nepali, Maithili, and Bhojpuri belong to the Indo-European family. The mother tongues of the Tibeto-Nepalese groups, including Newari, belong predominantly to the Tibeto-Burman family. The Pahari, whose mother tongue is Nepali, is the largest ethnic group. If the Maithili and Bhojpuri speaking populations of the Terai were included, more than 75 percent of the population belongs to the Indo-Nepalese ethnic group. Only three other ethnic groups--the Tamang, the Tharu, and the Newar--approached or slightly exceeded the one-half million population mark.

English may be called the second language in Nepal, much of the schooling in the urban areas are conducted in English medium. As well many in the travel and tourism industry speak German, Spanish, Japanese, French and Italian. Hindi is also understood in major towns, and spoken as a link language in the Terai.

Nepali is also spoken and understood in Bhutan and some north eastern parts of India. The influence of Nepali language in India is seen in the state of Sikkim, where Nepali has been declared the official language. The language is also known as Gorkhali or Gurkhali, which means "language of Nepali Gorkhas". The oldest term to describe this language is "Khaskura", which came from the rice growing Indo-Aryan settlers known as Khas.

It is considered that some 500 years back, the Khas settlers migrated towards the east in the lower valleys of the Gandaki basin. This place was well suited for rice cultivation. Around the year 1700, an army of Gurungs, Magars and other tribesmen came together under Prithvi Narayan. They set out to conquer other petty settlements in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Gorkha replaced the former homeland of the Khas as the military and political headquarters. Thus, the language came to be known as Gorkhali.

Culture and custom of Nepal

2011-07-14T17:46:00.001+05:45

Nepalis are highly cultural people – with systematic & organzined calendar for the rituals, ceremonies, festivals. Especially the Kathamandu 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 Hindu & Buddhist religions.

Nepalis are still deeply religious people – often to the extent of superstitions. A prominent Nepali anthropologist even blames the religious attitude of accepting all difficulties as divine will as the real cause behind Nepal’s underdevelopment. Whatever, Nepalis would like to see their culture respected by the foreigners who visit Nepal.

Marriage between two people is also a ritual affair. Most of the marriages are arranged & conducted during November & December, the harvest time in Nepal. It takes chanting of sacred mantras for whole the day to ritualize the marriage. Still, many foreigners find it romantic to wed in the Nepalese style.

Greetings: People fold both palms in front of their face, and say “Namaskar” or “Namaste” to formally greet others. The juniors by relation, age, or status are supposed to do a “Namaste” first to their seniors, & the seniors respond in the same manner. You also do the “Namaste” while saying bidding goodbye. However, these days the western or international custom of handshaking is getting increasingly popular especially among the younger generation.

Being vegetarian is not a problem as they are also well catered. In the big towns and cities, you can get virtually any kind of food you like in one of many restaurants, though western food is more expensive than local food.

The diversity in everything makes Nepalis are generally tolerant of others’ ways. However, sex is still a taboo subject in all cultures in Nepal. Baring one’s body in the public especially by the women is considered indecent behavior. Similarly, one’s expected to put off the shoes before entering the room. Public display of affection like kissing & hugging is also avoided.

Geography

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Nepal is a multi-geographic country. It is located in the southern Asia, between the two large countries, China and India. Hence called 'Nepal is a yam caught between two rocks'. The total area of Nepal is 1, 47,181sq.km, where 92.94% is covered by land and the rest 7.06% is covered by water. It has 2, 926km total land border, where China touches1,236 km and India touches 1,690km. The climate varies from cool summers and severe winters in the north, to subtropical summers and mild winters in the south.

Topographically, it is Terai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north. The lowest point of Nepal is Kanchan Kalan measuring 70m and the highest point is Mt Everest, which is 8848m.The land used for permanent crops is 0.64%, arable land is 21.68% and others 77.68% according to the record of 2001. The irrigative land of Nepal is 11,350 sq km (1998 est.)Natural hazards of Nepal are severe thunderstorms, flooding, landslides, drought, famine depending on the timing, intensity duration of the summer monsoons.

Nepal is divided into three main physiographic regions-Hilly region, mountainous region and Terai regions. The Terai region supports about 48.4% of Nepal’s population and a lot of the country’s cultivable land and covers 17% of the total area of Nepal. The Terai also includes the big cities: Nepalgunj, Birgunj, Janakpur, Bhairahawa, and Biratnagar. The hilly region covers 68% of the total area of the country and it supports 44.3% of the populations. This region includes Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan, Gorkha and Jumla. The mountain region covers 15% area of the country. This region supports 7.3% of the populations and the region includes some of the world’s most famous mountains such as Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Gaurishankar, and Machhapuchre.

Nepal is divided into 5 development regions geographically which are-eastern region, central region, mid-western region, western region, far-western region. The Eastern region has a damp climate; on the contrary the far western region has quite a dry climate even during the monsoon seasons. The influence of the monsoon is less in the west and the climate is moderate in the central region. Nepal’s geographical outline is rectangular about 800km long and about 200km wide. Most of the rivers flow southward from the glaciers of Nepal to join up the Ganges in India; several rivers flow from Tibet through deep gorges in the main Himalayan range. There is vast diversity of forests, animals as well as people in this Himalayan kingdom. The Karnali is the longest river of Nepal. Similarly the largest lake is the Rara Lake. The geographic coordinates of Nepal are 28°00N and 84°00E.

Important events of Nepal

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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
750-1200	"Transitional" kingdom in power in Kathmandu Valley
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 Gorkha reigns; Gorkha kindgom experiences first expansion.
1743	Prithvi Narayan Shah ascends to throne of Gorkha.
1768-90	Gorkha conquers Kathmandu and Patan, Bhadgaon, eastern Nepal, and western Nepal.
1775	Prithvi Narayan Shah dies, first king of united Nepal.
1814-1816	The Anglo-Nepalese War and the resulting Treaty of Sagauli reduces the territory of Nepal.
1846	Jang Bahadur Rana takes over as prime minister and establishes hereditary Rana rule.
1946	The Nepali Congress Party is founded.
1947	The United States establishes diplomatic relations with Nepal.
1948	The country's first constitution, the Government of Nepal Act, is promulgated; Prime Minister Padma Shamsher Rana resigns in the wake of opposition to the new constitution from conservative Ranas; Mohan Shamsher becomes prime minister; constitution is suspended.
1950	Ranas are in open conflict with King Tribhuvan implicated in Nepali Congress Party conspiracy against Rana power, seeks and is granted asylum in India; government troops desert to the rebel side; over 140 Ranas join the dissidents. Treaty of Peace and Friendship and Treaty of Trade and Commerce are signed with India.
1951	Mohan Shamsher capitulates; King Tribhuvan is restored to the throne; Mohan Shamsher heads new coalition cabinet for 10 months; he is secceeded by Nepali Congress Party leader M.P. Koirala as prime minister;
1952	Koirala resigns; king assumes direct rule.
1953	Koirala is recalled as prime minister.
1955	King Tribhuvan dies and is succeeded by Mahendra; Nepal joins the United Nations; National Police Force is formed; Koirala resigns; Mahendra takes over direct control.
1956	Tanka Prasad Acharya is named prime minister; Border treaty with China concluded;
1957	Acharya resigns; K.I. Singh becomes prime minister for a few months.
1958	USSR opens an embassy at Kathmandu; Subarna Shamsher is named new prime minister.
1959	United States opens an embassy at Kathmandu; New constitution is promulgated, superseding Constitution of 1951; First general elections are held; Nepal Congress Party wins absolute majority; Tribhuvan University founded;
1960	B.P. Koirala heads first popular government; Koirala's policies are opposed by the king, and Koirala is abruptly dismissed; all political parties are banned; the king takes over direct control of government; Treaty of Peace and Friendship with China is concluded.
1961	Kind proclaims guided democracy; Boundary treaty with China renewed.
1962	New constitution, third since 1951, establishes panchayat form of government; Land Reorganization Act and Mulki Ain, new legal code, are promulgated; anti-Indian riots erupt in Kathmandu over Indian aid to dissidents.
1963	Emergency is eneded; Panchayat elections begin; National Guidance Council is formed; Tulsi Giri is named prime minister;
1965	Local government reorganized; Giri resigns; Surya Bahadur Thapa is appointed prime minister;
1969	Thapa yields ofice to Kirti Nidhi Bista; Indian military mission withdrawn.
1970	Bista resigns; Raj Bhandari becomes interim prime minister.
1971	Bista is recalled as prime minister; New trade and transit treaty negotiated with India.
1972	Mahedra dies and is succeeded by King Birendra; Development regions are established under National Development Council.
1973	Nagendra Prasad Rijal is named prime minister; Singha Durbar, the seat of government, burns down.
1975	Rijal resigns; Tulsi Giri is appointed prime minister; King Birendra is crowned; "Go to the Village" campaign is launched.
1976	B.P. Koirala returns from India and is arrested; Treaty with India expires and is not renewed.
1977	Tulsi Giri resigns as prime minister in the wake of corruption charges; former prime minister Kirti Nidhi Bista is reinstated as prime minister.
1979	Following nationwide demonstrations by students, Bista is replaced as prime minister by Surya Bahadur Thapa; king announces referendum on the panchayat form of government.
1980	In national referendum people vote for continuance of the panchayat form of government and against the reintroduction of political parties.
1982	B.P. Koirala, Nepali Congress Party leader dies.
1983	Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa is defeated in the Rastriya Panchayat and is replaced by Lokendra Bahadur Chand.
1986	Second elections to Rastriya Panchayat held; Marich Man Singh Shrestha becomes prime minister.
1989	Failure to renegotiate trade and transit treaties with India disrupts economy.
1990	Demonstrations for the restoration of democracy; panchayat system is dissolved; interim government made up of various parties and king's representatives formed; new constitution promulgated.
1991	Elections to Parliament held; Nepali Congress wins a narrow majority; G.P. Koirala becomes prime minister.President of Nepali Congress and interim prime minister, K.P. Bhattarai, defeated in the polls by the leader of CPN-UML, Madan Bhandari.
1992	Local elections held; Nepali Congress wins a majority of the seats.
1993	Madan Bhandari killed in a mysterious car crash. Violent demonstrations by communists to overthrow Koirala's government; devastating floods kill hundreds.
1994	Prime minister Koirala resigns and calls for new elections afte losing a parliamentary vote due to the abstention of 36 members of his own party. New elections in November results in a hung parliament; CPN-UML, which emerged as the single largest party, formes a minority government.
1995	The minority goverment of CPN-UML loses power in a parliamentary vote of no-confidence. A coalition government of Nepali Congress, RPP and Sadhvabana is formed.
1997	The NC-RPP coalition government loses power resulting in a UML-RPP coalition. This government itself loses power six months later to another NC-RPP coalition. Ganesh Man Singh, who led the 1990 democracy movement dies.
1999	The third general elections after restoration of democracy results in Nepali Congress coming back to power with an absolute majority in the House. Krishna P. Bhattarai becomes Prime Minister for the second time.

Sources: The Third World Encyclopedia; Nepal and Bhutan, Country Studies.

History of Nepal

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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 of 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' home'. Maximum wool was produced in Nepal during that era, so in the sense of 'home of wool', it was named Nepal.

However, the recorded history of Nepal started from around 800BC with the beginning of ‘Kirat period’, though this period developed after the Gopal & Mahispal periods. The history of Nepal started from the ‘Gopal period’. The Gopals were the first rulers according to the historical facts. Essentially, they entered Nepal from India. Their main occupation was rearing cows. They developed the concept of ownership very slowly. After them, ‘Mahispal period’ entered Nepal & ruled. Their main occupation was ‘Buffalo rearing’. Their concept of ownership is little bit advanced than the Gopals.

Kirat period (800B.C-300A.D)
After the downfall of ‘Mahispal period’, comes ‘Kirat period’ (800B.C-300A.D). Yalamber was the first Kirat king. During the Kirat period, there were 28 kings who ruled for another 1000 years. The significant event of that period is the birth of Gautama Buddha at the time of the seventh king. According to some accounts, Gautama Buddha spent time in Patan, where he bestowed the name of his own clan, Sakya, upon eminent blacksmiths and goldsmiths. the great emperor of India, Ashoka, came to Kathmandu during this period. Ashoka also visited Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, as a follower of Buddhism. Daughter of Ashoka married a local prince and spread the religion even further. As the Kirat dynasty came to an end in the valley, some parts still remained in the eastern mountains, where it is considered to be the forefathers of today's Rai and Limbu castes. The last king of Kirat period was Gasti.

Lhichivi period (300-1200A.D)
Lhichivi entered Nepal from India. After coming to Nepal, they were attracted by its monarchial system. They were probably the Rajputs of today's Bihar & Uttar Pradesh of India. Lhichivi period is also known as a golden era of Nepal. The first great historical figure, Manadev was also from the Lhichivi period, who introduced the first coin in Nepal. Amsu Verma was not a Lichhavi but he became the actual ruler in 602 A.D because he had married the daughter of a Lichhavi king Shivadev.

Amsuvarma was a far-sighted ruler. Due to his fine diplomacy in family connections, it helped to established and continue good relations with great countries like China & India. He gave and married his sister to an Indian prince and his daughter Bhirkuti to a powerful king of Tibet, Tsrong-Tsong Gampo.

Malla period (1200-1769A.D.)
The Malla period was a glorious era in the history of Nepal when trade & commerce, industry, religion & culture, art & architecture flourished and developed. The Malla rulers are also known as the incarnation of God Vishnu. They were Hindus but accepted Buddhism, shaivism etc. as well which shows a religious tolerance during that period. At that time, an aristocratic elites dominate the administrative feudal by their supremacy. By dividing society into 64(sixty-four) occupational caste, they had their own monopoly.

The most popular king of that period was ‘Jayasthiti Malla’. He codified the the Nepalese society in a mainstream of Hindu frame. Jayasthiti Malla built many temples and facilitated the development of art & literature. He was also an economic reformer and introduced a system of measuring land and houses. He ruled from 1354 to1395.

Another famous Malla king was Pratap Malla. He was influenced by religion, music, and the art of warfare. He was a Hindu, but he accepted other religions-Buddhism etc. He reconstructed the Buddhist shrine of Swayambunath. He built Krishna Mandir, the Shrine of Taleju, Rani Pokhari as well as Guheswari temple.

Jaya Prakash Malla was the last King of Kantipur, today known as Kathmandu. During his rule, Kantipur was attacked by Gorkha. He tried to save the valley from the assault by Gorkha, calling for unity among the three states around Kathmandu, but could not successed. Calling the army from the East India Company was also not fruitful and ultimately the war was lost to Gorkha. Fighting within his family was also partly to blame. Another king from the Malla period was ‘Ranjit Malla’, who was the last king of Bhaktapur. As a lover of rare and precious things, he added many courtyards at his palace. And to improve economic conditions in his kingdom, he imported silver exporting it as coins. ‘Aridev Malla’, ‘Yaksha Malla’ etc. are other kings from the Malla period.

Shah Period (1769 to date)
During the middle of the 18th Century, there were about 50 states in Nepal. The British Empire was colonizing India. King Prithvi Narayan Shah (from the state of Gorkha) believed that unless Nepal is unified, it is in danger of going into the hands of British India. He started the process by unifying the small states. In 1768, after ten years of preparation, siege and attack, Kathmandu fell to Gorkha on the day of the festival of Indra and the Virgin Goddess. Hence, Prithivi Narayan Shah is known as the creator of Nepal. He died in 1775 and was later succeeded by his son Bahadur Shah.

The new Shah rulers transferred their seats of power to Kathmandu. Altercation led to a two-year war with the British in between 1814 & 1816. Nepal was defeated and the Sugauli Treaty was signed in 1816, under which Nepal lost one-third of its territory. Another stipulation had it that British citizens would reside in Kathmandu which brought great resentment among Nepalese. The borders were subsequently closed to foreigners not to be reopened until 1951.

The then prime minister Bhimsen Thapa had to bear mortification from the defeat and he was arrested, locked up and subsequently he committed suicide in 1839. The period between1836-1846 is marked with confusion and intrigues. During that time Pandays, Basnyats, and Kunwars were fighting each other for power. In 1846, Jung Bahadur Rana declared himself as the prime minister and later "Maharajah" with powers (superior to those of the king). Then began the Rana period in Nepal which lasted up to 104 years. During this period, the country was kept in isolation and the people were deprived of political and social rights. The power structure and state money were expended for the self interest of the Ranas. The King was present but was kept under complete control of the Ranas. In 1850, Jung Bahadur visited England and France to seek foreign support for their system.

A "liberal" Rana prime minister proposed a new constitution offering a people's participation through an administrative system known as ‘Panchayat’. Village elders would solve problems locally with leaders elected to a national Panchayat. But this new idea was soon discouraged by a successor. The Nepali Congress Party under the leadership of B.P. Koirala began the movement against the Rana rule.
The rightful monarch King ‘Tribhuvan, defenseless in his palace, escapes to India under the simulation of pursuing in November 1950. The King returned from India and soon thereafter, the Ranas went to live in India. The period in between 1951 & 1959 passed with uncertainty as the King did not comply with his promise of holding elections for the constituent assembly. Finally, only under pressure from the parties, King Mahendra declared elections for the parliament in 1959.
The Nepali Congress unexpectedly got a majority in the new parliament. This led the King into doubt that he would be reduced to a ceremonial role and thus on 15 December 1960, banned the Nepali Congress and began a direct rule. Mahendra’s son King Birendra reinstated multipart after the movemenmt in 1989.

When the late King ‘Birendra’ and his entire family were killed on 2001, his brother, Gyanendra Shah became the king of Nepal. Gyanendra reinstated the parliament aftewr popolar struggle in 2006. In 2008, the newly elected constitution assembly declared the country a republic.

Mountain ranges in Nepal

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A country of great beauty, Nepal is home to eight of the 14 highest mountains in the world. The Himalayan mountain range extends across the country from the eastern edge to the western edge. This conglomeration of beautiful and rugged mountain peaks has drawn mountain trekkers and climbers from all over the world. Many come here to test their skills, their mental and physical strength and their endurance. Others are drawn to the mountains of Nepal for more spiritual reasons. Whatever the case, you can be sure that you will enjoy Nepal's mountains – even if you only see them from a distance.

Most people traveling to Nepal come here to enjoy the striking backdrop of the Himalayas. This striking mountain range is home to the world-famous Mount Everest and many people come here just to try and climb the biggest mountain in the world. Still many others who visit enjoy trekking through the Himalayas, climbing smaller mountains and taking photographs. There is a lot to be seen and done in the Himalayas of Nepal and you do not always have to be an experienced and very fit climber to travel up some of the mountain peaks.

There are several noteworthy mountains in Nepal worth visiting if you are able. The first, of course, is Mount Everest though only a few ever brave the incredible and painstaking journey to the summit. The average visitor may spend some time at the Everest base camp or they may choose to view the biggest mountain in the world from another mountain peak such as Kala Patthar which offers better views than those enjoyed at the Everest base camp. Some of the mountains are extremely steep and icy while others are not quite so steep. Some noteworthy mountains in Nepal include Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Anna Purna, Imja Tse, Ama Dablam and Mansalu.

If you are planning to spend time among some of these legendary mountains when you next visit Nepal, keep in mind that the altitude is extreme and so is the weather. Even in the warmer months, the mountains are usually coated with snow and ice and the air has an unbeatable chill to it. You’ll need special equipment and it also helps to remember that you’ll need the services of an experienced guide as well as a legal permit to climb the mountains. The Himalayas are definitely not the sort of place you go for your first attempt at mountain climbing so you should be sure that you have gained adequate experience before booking your ticket. When you do come, remember to pack warmly, be prepared for anything and get ready to start your adventure in the mountains of Nepal.

Religious site of Nepal

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There are many religious places in Nepal. Anyone planning to visit Nepal will no doubt have ideas of exploring local customs and religions. For many, Nepal is the center of certain Buddhist philosophies and teachings and they aim to either explore this religion more fully or to adopt certain teachings themselves. Whether that is your goal or not, you will certainly find an abundance of religious sites in Nepal such as temples, shrines and monasteries.

With beautiful Mount Everest towering in the nearby Himalayas, Nepal seems like the perfect place to examine our role in the circle of life and our link to the heavenly cosmos. Many come here seeking spiritual enlightenment and some even claim that they have found it. Still others simply come here to explore other cultures and visiting temples, shrines and monasteries is very much a part of local culture so these ancient religious edifices generally become popular tourist attractions. Of course, some temples and monasteries in Nepal are considered to be sacred places where few people are allowed access so if you are a foreigner, do not always expect to get your way. It is simply a sign of respect for the very culture you are trying to gain appreciation for to resign yourself to the fact that access is prohibited in certain places. Generally speaking though, the people of Nepal are very friendly and do not mind allowing foreigners to enter their places of worship.

There are a few temples, shrines and monasteries in Nepal which are definitely worth visiting. To start with, Swayambhunath Temple is probably one of the oldest temples you will ever come across. It is a most sacred and holy place and the local people are especially proud of it. Also quite old and quite similar is the Boudha Nath Stupa which is not far away. Both places feature a stupa painted with three eyes and a numerical symbol and the meaning of such features is contemplated daily by those who worship at these places. Also worth considering are the Pashupati Nath Temple, the Kopan Monastery and the Shechen Monastery. These are only a few of the many magnificent religious buildings in Nepal so start making your travel arrangements today to ensure that you get to see as many of them as you possibly can.

Attractions of Nepal

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Taking about main attraction there are many attractive sites that are listed in the UNESCO world heritage list. UNESCO identified World Heritage Sites as places that belong to all the peoples of the world, Nepal has 4 Properties inscribed on the World Heritage lists.

While the most obvious attractions in Nepal are its majestic mountains and ruggedly beautiful landscapes, there are many historic and cultural treasures to appreciate. Bhaktapur Durbar Square in the town of Bhaktapur near Kathmandu is one of these treasures that should not be missed. It features the spectacular 17th century Lion Gate, the richly decorated Golden Gate and the nearby Palace of Fifty-Five windows. The Central Zoo In Jawalakhel is both a research and educational facility, welcoming animal-lovers to view the more than 900 birds, mammals, reptiles and fish on exhibit. Visitors may also enjoy an elephant ride as well as the picnic facilities and paddle boats.

There are also a number of national parks which protect the diverse wildlife and their habitats in Nepal. The Davis Falls (also known as Patale Chhango, Hell’s Falls, Devi’s Falls and Devin Falls) is an area renowned for its tranquility and mystic legends. The nearby Mahendra Cave (referred to as the House of Bats by locals) is also well worth a visit. History enthusiasts should make a point of visiting the Gorkha Royal Palace standing proudly on a hill overlooking the Gorkha Durbar. The climb to the elaborately decorated Newari-architectural style palace is challenging, but the view of the green landscapes, snow-capped Himalayas and the town below, as well as the palace itself, makes the effort well worth while. Kathmandu, a city which has been immortalized in countless songs, literary works, films and paintings, offers visitors numerous places of interest to visit, with some of the most noteworthy being Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Tharlam Monastery and the Kathmandu Durbar Square listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nepal

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Nepal, bordered by India and Tibet, is a fascinating country with a rich cultural, religious and historical heritage. Boasting a stunning, varied landscape which features an exquisite silhouette of the Himalayas, tourists are drawn to Nepal because of its unique natural wonders as well as its religious pilgrimages. Not only does Nepal enjoy natural splendour, but it also has a number of modern cities with all the necessary amenities and many interesting attractions, making it the ideal tourist destination.

Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and the country's largest city. Located in the beautiful Kathmandu Valley, the cosmopolitan city of Kathmandu offers visitors an array of fascinating sights including temples, architectural feats and modern casinos. It is certainly an eclectic blend of history, ethnicity, religion and vibrant modern living. Nearby this bustling city are the Nepalese cities of Bhaktapur and Patan. Bhaktapur is known as the “City of Devotees” and has a long history of religious devotion. The atmosphere in this city is far more serene and is a wonderful place to reflect on where you are going in life. Patan, with its Newari pagodas, is renowned as a center for local crafts and fine art. Visitors will be impressed by the many stupas and temples as well as the many medieval structures that are scattered through Patan.

It is very clear to see that Nepal is a land enveloped in a spiritual air. Many travel to Janakpur as it is said to be the birthplace of Hindu goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. Lumbini is renowned as the birthplace of Buddha. Pilgrims can frequently be seen making their way through Nepal, from city to city and town to town, to visit the many temples and stupas in search of spiritual enlightenment.

The cities of Nepal are alive with modern culture too. There are nightclubs where you can dance until the early hours of the morning and casinos provide an abundance of entertainment. Numerous adventure tours begin in the cities, leading you on hikes, camping tours and other exciting activities. Nepal's cities truly offer tourists a remarkable journey filled with entertainment, adventure, culture and religious experiences.

Nepal is world in itself. Wonderful destination like Pokhara, Mustang, Kathmandu, Lumini and many more make this country truly a special. Tourist enjoy natural beauty with truly fascinating modern accommodation.

Nepal is one of the poorest country in the south Asia although it is trying its hard to get it over soon. It has gone through hard situation many times but always it stands still and get over through those situation.

I would like to suggest you guys to visit Nepal and enjoy Bungee jumping, Rafting, Cycling and Treeking and moreover the people of Nepal are such a great to interact with, they are helpful and you will absolutely enjoy their company.