Bounded by the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the North and by India in the east-south and west, Nepal has attracted tourists from world over. Home of world's tallest peak Mount Everest, Nepal is the land of diversity, not just in its geography but also inits culture, heritage, people, language, flora and fauna. Tourists visiting Nepal are pleasantly surprised by the variety it has to offer in terms of spectacular scenery, exotic culture and hospitable people.People, Lifestyle & Culture of Nepal -Nepal is the only state which has been officially declared a Hindustate. A majority of people are Hindus (around 80 %) distantly followed by the Buddhist, Muslims, Kirants and others. The people belong to different ethnic group with no group being excessively a head of the other. On your visit to Nepal, you will come across people of variedethnic group almost in every part of the country. These ethnic groups include Chhettri, Brahman (hill), Magar, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Muslim,Kami, Yadav and many others. There is also a small group that has not been categorised into any ethnic division. These people also speak different languages, prominent among which are Nepali ( a majority of47.8% speak this language which is an official language), Maithali,Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Magar, Awadhi. English is also spoken bya considerable number of people especially those in government offices and involved in business. The people of the country are deeply religious and it is this faith in their religion that has helped them to cope with the turm oil and resulting instability that shook the country in the distant as well as recent past. The country was originally a monarchy but later became a combination of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.
The people of the country are educated (around 45%), however the females lag behind a lot with less than 30% of them being literate. This is not to say that on your visit, you will come across people who are living in an ancient age. In fact life of people in Nepal vary from extreme remote to extreme modern, hence be prepared to witness adiversity that you have not seen before. Nepalese are lovers of music and dance. Almost all important occasions in their life are characterised by singing and dancing, which are mainly traditional. Similarly festivals in Nepal are also an important aspect of the lives of people. These festivals are celebrated to mark one or the other important event in their religous and cultural life in general. Some ofthe most important festivals of the country include Maghe Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Losar, Nepali New Year, Krishna Astami, BalaChaturdasi, Indra Jatra, Durga Puja, Teej and Tihar. Dance, music and festivals are such an intrisic part of Nepalese culture that the livesof the people seem grossly incomplete without them. It is actually the life and soul of the people of Nepal.
Transportation in Nepal
Getting There -
ByAir : Nepal has only one international airport at Katmandu which is known as Tribhuvan International Airport. Various direct as well as indirect flights connect Nepal to Europe and Asia. Nepal receives very few direct flights from other countries. Travellers from Australia, Europe and North America have to change airline en route.By Road : Buses are generally the easiest and quickest form of transport between Nepal and India. Three main crossing points are - Sunauli-Bhairawa, Birganj-Raxaul Bazaar and Kakarbhitta-Siliguri. Crossing between Nepal and Tibet via Kodari isopen to organised groups but not to individual travellers heading north. Regularly landslides make it impossible for the travellers to travel during the monsoons.
Getting Around
By Air : Royal Nepal Airlines and several private companies offer domestic air services. All airlines only accept payment in hard currency from visitors.
By Road : Bus is the main form of cheap transportation, but uncomfortable and slow. Metered and unmetered Taxisare available in the Kathmandu Valley and around Pokhara. Three-wheeledbuses available in the Kathmandu Valley and around Pokhara. Rickshaws and bicycles are Available in the Kathmandu Valley and around Pokhara.
When to visit Nepal
Nepal is worth visiting practically anytime during the year as it has different attractions in different months, however the best time to visit the country is between October to May. July and August are the months of rain which ends in September but still you can enjoy your visit during these months too.
Tourists Destinations in Nepal
Katmandu, Pokhara, Patan, Bhaktapur, Janakpur, Lumbini, Royal ChitwanNational Park, Rara National Park, Sagarmatha National Park(mountaineering and hiking on the highest peak of the world, (Mt Everest).
Major Attractions in Nepal
Katmandu- Durbar Square, Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath stupa), Thamel, RumDoodle and Pashupatinath Temple (Temple of Living Beings).Pokhara - Seti Gandaki (river), Phewa Tal(lake),Barahi Temple, Gupteswar Gupha and Pokhara Museum.
Patan - Patan Museum, Krishna Mandir, Darbar(Central) Square, the Central Zoo, Golden Temple (Hiranya VarnaMahavira).
Bhaktapur - Taleju Temple, Taumadhi Square, DurbarSqaure, Pashupati Temple and Nyatapola Temple.
Janakpur - Ram Mandir Temple and Janaki Temple.
Lumbini - Maya Devi Temple( the birth place of LordBuddha).
Wildlife - Royal Chitwan Wildlife Sanctuary, RoyalBardia National Park.
For Adventurous Activities - The Himalayan Mountain Range for mountaineering, snow climbing, etc. Also try trekking for Nepal has numerous place trekkers.
Tour Package of Nepal
