Mountains of Nepal

Nepal contains part of the Himalaya, the highest mountain range in the world. Eight of the fourteen eight- thousanders are located in the country, either in whole or shared across a border with Tibet or India.

Mountain/Peak metres   feet        note Mount Everest 8,848 29,028 Highest mountain in the world (measuring from sea level to peak) Kangchenjunga 8,586 28,169 #3 in the world Lhotse 8,516 27,939 #4 in the world Makalu 8,462 27,765 #5 in the world Cho Oyu 8,201 26,906 #6 in the world Dhaulagiri 8,167 26,794 #7 in the world Manaslu 8,156 26,758 #8 in the world Annapurna 8,091 26,545 #10 in the world Gyachung Kang 7,952 26,089

Nepal and its-beauty

Most Nepalese know that NEPAL is the abbreviated form of

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With this little but most illustrisious scentence. I like to introduce NEPAL. Nepal is a landlocked country situated in between giants neighbour between China and India. The border of Nepal is all side surrounded by China in North. It is mainly divided in 3 Regions according to the geographically

1. The Terai Region

2. The Mountain Region

3. The HImalayan Region

The HImalayan Region.

Containing nine of the world's fourteen highest mountain peaks, Nepal is a true Himalayan kingdom. The Himalayas cover three fourths of the land in Nepal. It is home to some of the highest, remotest, most rugged and most difficult terrain in the world. The loftiest peak in the world -- Mount Everest -- and other high peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, plus the presence of some exquisitely beautiful trekking routes, attract hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to this lovely Himalayan destination

The country of Nepal can be divided into three parallel bands running from the northeast towards the southwest. Along the north of Nepal runs the GreatHimalayanRange, the highest mountain range in the Himalayan system. This range has an average altitude of about 4,570 m (about 15,000 ft) and remains perpetually snow-covered. On this range rise some of the loftiest mountain peaks in the world -- Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna.

Further south runs a complex system of intermediate ranges at an altitude of 8,000-14,000 ft. Prominent ranges in this mountain system include the Mahabharat and Churia ranges. High mountain ranges are interspersed with broad inhabited river valleys. The third and southernmost region is the Terai, a swampy terrain which is the northern extension of the Indian plains.

GLIMPSES OF NEPAL

Location : Situated between India and Tibet, an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China

Area : 147,181 sq.km.

Altitude : 8848m Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) the highest peak in the world.

Latitude : 26 22' and 30 27' North.

Longitude : 80 4' and 88 12' East.

Capital : Kathmandu

People : 100 ethnic groups and over 125 spoken languages.

Population : 23.4 million

Population growth rate : 2.25% per annum.

Topography : From 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 Arctic in higher altitudes.

Seasons : Winter (December - February), Summer (March - May), Monsoon (June - August), Autumn (September - November)

Monsoon : Mostly rains day & night, making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking.

National Flower : Red Rhododendron

National Animal : Cow

National Bird : Danfe (Impeyan Pheasant)

National Weapon : Khukuri (heavy iron knife)

World Heritage Sites (Cultural)

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square

2. Pashupatinath

3. Swayambhunath

4. Bouddhanath

5. Changunarayan

6. Patan Durbar Square

7. Bhaktapur Durbar Square

8. Lumbini (birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha)

World Heritage Sites (Natural)

1. Sagarmatha NAtional Park (1,148 sq.km.)

2. Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq.km.)

Why Visit Nepal?

Nepal, a country of sublime beauty, tucked away in the shades of the highest mountain range in the world, can truly be labeled the 'last paradise' on earth. Even in such a small area of 147181 sq. kilometers, Nepal presents a myriad of attractions to tourists and locals alike – ranging from its scenic beauty and well preserved exotic culture to the adventure opportunities in every nook and cranny in the country.

When the hippie culture hit the world in the mid 20th century, Nepal could not remain an exception. Indeed, the first tourists who came to Nepal were these hippies who arrived in search of cheap marijuana. Hashish was available here and there were no laws preventing its use.

Nepal And It's Intresting Facts

Nepal is a landlocked kingdom sharing borders with Tibet to the north and northwest, and India to the west, south and east. The country can be divided into five zones: the Terai, the Siwaliks, the Mahabharat Lekh, the Midlands or Pahar and the Himalayas. The greater part of the country lies on the southern slope of the Himalayas, extending down from the highest peaks through hill country to the upper edge of the Ganges Plain. The hilly central area is crossed by the Lower Himalayas where there are eight of the highest peaks in the world, leading up to Mount Everest. Wildlife in Nepal includes tigers, leopards, gaur, elephants, buffalo, deer and rhinos.

History of Nepal

Although Nepal emerged in history in the first millennium bc, it was only in the 18th century that Nepal developed as a country of the present size. Archaeological remains suggest that areas of Nepal have been inhabited for more than 10,000 years. The Kirant hill tribe people are thought to be the first rulers of the Kathmandu area. The earliest undisputed Nepali dynasty is the Licchavi dynasty, which was established in about ad 400. The Licchavi dynasty, which probably migrated from present-day Vaishāli, India, was centered in the Kathmandu Valley. The Licchavi dynasty expanded its influence to the Kali Gandaki River in the west and Sun Kosi River in the east. The Licchavi period, as well as the Malla period that followed, was deeply influenced by Indian culture.

The Licchavi dynasty came to an end in the late 9th century and was followed by the medieval period. The early medieval era was unstable and poorly documented. It culminated in the Malla period (1200 to 1769) when three separate dynasties, divided into three kingdoms in the late 15th century, were conquered by the Shah dynasty in 1769, led by King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Nepal’s southward expansion under the Shah dynasty resulted in a clash with the English East India Company.

Nepal Tourism Year 2011

The natural scenery, high mountains, incomparable cultural heritage and numerous specialties have made Nepal a well-known destination in the world tourism map with a distinct image of its own. However, the development of tourism is limited in number and within the certain areas of the country only. The new government has shown greater concerns about the real value of tourism and its role in contributing to economic growth, poverty alleviation, equity and overall tourism development in the country.

Therefore, the government is placing high priority on the tourism sector in its new economic development policy. As there is a favorable political situation in the country, the government is all geared towards economic revolution in next 10 years for the up-liftment of the masses. In this connection, government of Nepal in consultation with Nepalese Tourism Industry, concerned organizations and experts decided to launch a national tourism campaign "Nepal Tourism Year 2011".