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Flag of Nepal Nepal (नेपाल) has its flag red with a blue border around the unique shape  of two overlapping right triangles. The smaller, upper triangle has a white stylized moon and the larger and lower triangle displays a white 12-pointed sun. The color red represents the rhododendron (the National flower of Nepal) and the color red is sign of victory and bravery. The blue border signifies peace and harmony; the two right triangles are a combination of two single pennons (pennants) that originally symbolized the Himalaya Mountains.  The moon represents the serenity of the Nepalese people and the shade and cool weather in the Himalayas, while the sun depicts the heat and higher temperatures of the lower parts of Nepal. The moon and the sun are also said to express the strong belief that the Nepal will be there in the earth as long as Sun and Moon are in the sky. Nepal is the only country in the world with triangular flag. Geography Nepal is in Southern Asia...

Spring  (between March – May): The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendron sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous color and beauty.   Summer  (between June – August): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost everyday with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation.   Autumn  (between September – November): This is the best tourist season in Nepal with the summer gone by and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. This is the peak season for trekking as mountain views are guaranteed so better book your flight in advance. This is also the season of festivities as Nepal celebrates the ...

About Nepal: (Census 2011) Location: Between India and Tibet Area :   147,181 Sq. Kms. Longitude: 80° 4’ and 88°12’ East. Capital : Kathmandu People: 125 ethnic groups Political system: Federal democratic Republic Topography: From the world’s deepest gorge ‘Kaligandaki to Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth. Language   Nepali is the official language of Nepal. However, English is understood and spoken by majority of people in Kathmandu valley and other major cities. Time:  5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Time. Vegetation: Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding biodiversity in the world, ranging from subtropical Rainforests to Alpine deserts. Weather:   Climate ranges from Tropical in the lowlands to arctic higher altitudes. Clothing   Warm clothing are required from November till February and tropical wear from March till October. Religion   Previously Hindu countr...

Nepal has been named on top ‘Best Value Destination’ and 5th on the top 10 countries in the world to visit in 2017, according to Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel list released on Tuesday. Nepal is the only destination in South Asia that has been featured in Lonely Planet's Top Ten Destinations Guidebook. The world’s leading travel guide Lonely Planet says, "Even natural disasters can’t keep Nepal down for long. The 2015 earthquakes caused devastation, but what is most striking from a traveller’s perspective is not how much was lost but how much remains.” “Landmark temples crumbled, but others came through with just the odd tile out of place, and whole swathes of the country escaped serious damage, including most of the popular trekking trails.” It added, “Nepal has all the skills required to repair monuments and infrastructure, but what it does need is income. By visiting Nepal now and supporting local culture and people, you could help a nation re...

Dashain Dashain  is the greatest festival of Nepal Hindus. Like other festivals, it is also based on the lunar clendar and falls in the months of Aswin or Kartik. Dashain is observed for 15 days from the new moon day (Ghatasthapana) to the full moon day (Kojagrat Purnima). It is a festival of great delight, enthusiasm and rapture. The time of Dashain is very fine. The weather is fair and mild. There is no more mud or dust. Farmers are getting relief from their tiring season of plantations and weddings. Schools, colleges, factories and offices remain close. Fair and pleasant weather, ripening and rustling crops, busy roads and paths, crowded shops, speedy renovations and cleanliness of roads, temples, taps, etc., and decorations all indicate the arrival of the greatest festival. Dashain celebrates the inevitable victory of virtune over vice, of truth over untruth and of justice over injustice. The goddess Durga known as the goddess of victory is worshipped with gr...

Heading to Nepal? Everyone needs a visa (except Indian nationals), but luckily it’s an easy process. Here’s the latest information on obtaining a tourist visa and how it works for visa-on-arrival. Obtaining A Tourist Visa The easiest way to get a tourist visa for Nepal is by applying on your arrival, but you can also apply in advance. Here are the three current ways to obtain your Nepal visa: Apply upon your arrival at Kathmandu’s international airport (TIA); At any of the land border crossings open to foreigners (each has an Immigration office); Or apply at one of Nepal’s foreign consulates from abroad, in advance. Price & Duration There are three options for the length of a tourist visa (for nationals of SAARC countries, the first 30 days is free): 15 days - $25 USD 30 days - $40 USD 90 days - $100 USD Multiple-entry - $20 USD (useful if going back-and-forth between Tibet/India) Visa-On-Arrival You’ll find visa application forms in ...

The traditional festival, Indrajatra, is being observed by worshipping the God of rains and good harvest, Indra. It is celebrated especially in the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Dhulikhel and Dolakha. The eight-day long festival falls on the Bhadra shukla chaturdashi as per Nepali calendar.  A sacred wooden pole called Lingo with flags on its top, known as ‘Indradhowjotthan' is erected at Hanuman Dhoka, which marks the beginning of the festival. Different cultural dances including Bhakkunach, Mahakalinach, Lakhenach, Dasavatarnach and Pulukisinach are performed. On the occasion, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari today reached the Basantapur Durbar area and attended the celebration of festival by worshiping the Living Goddess, Kumari. She offered puja to Lord Ganesh and Lord Bhairav and also received prasad from the priest. The ceremony was also attended by Acting Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Speaker, chiefs of the constitutional bodies, securit...

One of the most interesting feature for photographers is the introduction of two cameras on the new Iphone 7 plus launched last evening. Other than the standard camera with the 28 mm F 1.8 wide angle lens, Apple has also introduced a second camera with a  short telephoto lens 56 mm which would be useful for portraits, throwing the background out of focus etc. Despite the fact that phone cameras would usually lag behind their larger counterparts there is a lot to recommend in Apple's new offerings. The sensor is now 12 MP with an intelligent image processor - there is also RAW capability using Adobe's DNG format which can be processed in Lightroom. The camera is also capable of 4K video recording. Other plus points are extended battery life which has always been an issue with Iphones as compared to the competition. It would be interesting to see how many users upgrade to the 7plus - I am sure many photographers will be interested. 

Langtang one of the most affected by 25 April 2015 earthquake where main settlement Langtang was totally swept away by killing more than 400 people. It's already one and half year past since last earthquake. After earthquake lots of things happen with Langtangpas. Finally almost all people are able to return back to Langtang valley again. Rebuild finished at certain places and ready to serve for tourists as well. #Rimche two hotels are finished rebuild and ready for welcoming guest. #Lama hotel six hotels are rebuild and ready for welcoming guest. #Riverside one hotel finished rebuild #Woodland finished rebuild #Ghora Tabela near army post one hotel finished rebuild and ready for welcoming guest. #Thankshyap four hotels are rebuild and ready to serve for guest. #Gumba Kangtanshah four tea house rebuild and ready to serve. #Langtang Village ten hotels finished rebuild and ready to serve. Now Langtang village have capacity of 60 tourists. ...

Teej is the fasting festival for women. It takes place in August or early September. The festival is a three-day long celebration that combines sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting. Through this religious fasting, hindu women pray for marital bliss, well being of their spouse and children and purification of their own body and soul. Traditionally, the ritual of Teej is obligatory for all Hindu married women and girls who have reached puberty. Exception is made for the ones who are ill or physically unfit. In such circumstances a priest performs the rites. According to the holy books, the Goddess Parbati fasted and prayed fervently for the great Lord Shiva to become her spouse. Touched by her devotion, he took her for his wife. Goddess Parbati, in gratitude sent her emissary to preach and disseminate this religious fasting among mortal women, promising prosperity and longevity with their family. Thus was born the festival of Teej. The first day of Teej is called the ...

One of the most famous and popular stops on the way to Everest is a village called Namche Bazaar, which is located at 11,286 feet (3440 meters). Most trekkers reach Namche on their second day of hiking, but to get there they must first conquer a very long, and challenging hill that is a test of stamina for just about anyone. In fact, that day on the trail is one of the most challenging of the entire trek, as you gain more than 2600 feet (800 meters) in altitude. Fortunately, nearly everyone who makes the trek ends up spending an extra day in Namche, giving them a chance to rest, acclimatize, and explore the place further. Nestled along the crescent shaped slopes of the Khumbu Valley, Namche Bazaar is both charming and exhausting all at the same time. The narrow alleyways are lined with gear shops and teahouses, but you’ll have to climb more steps than you’d care to count just to visit any of them. It is especially disheartening when you arrive in the village after 3 or 4 hours ...

POKHARA, July 25: A Romanian tourist, Adina Monica Popescu, 26, who was missing since July 16 in Annapurna Region, has been found dead on a river bank. According to police, the dead body was found in Suikhola River in Ghandruk-1 on Sunday evening. DSP Gajur Siddhi Bajracharya, Spokesperson at Kaski District Police Office, said that the body was identified by Popescu’s relatives.   “She might have died after being swept away by the river,” Bajracharya said, “Further investigation into the case is underway.” Popescu was trekking along Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) route alone. ACAP’s employee Yam Gurung told Republica Online that dead body was found some 500 meters downstream from the place for crossing the river. She had entered the Annapurna region after buying permit from ACAP Permit Counter on July 12 and was scheduled to get back to Pokhara on July 17. Adina had entered Nepal on July 11 and had planned to return to her home in Buc...

The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest. Its peak rises to 8,848 m (29,028 ft 9 in) – the highest point in the world. First known as Peak XV on the Tibet - Nepal border, it was discovered to be the world's highest mountain in 1856 by the Survey Department of the Government of India, from theodolite readings taken in 1849 and 1850. Its height was calculated to be 8,840m 29,002ft. The mountain was named after Col. Sir George Everest (UK), who was Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843, and who, in fact, pronounced his name 'Eve-rest' as opposed to 'Ever-est'. Mount Everest is also known by the Tibetan name Chomolungma (Goddess Mother of the World) and by the Nepali name Sagarmatha (Forehead in the Sky). Many human triumphs and tragedies have been played out on Everest's slopes. George Mallory (UK) was one of the first to lead an expedition to climb the peak, in 1921. He perished not far from the summit on his 1924 expedition a...

The Nepalese government, on Sunday decided to give two pairs of one-horned rhinoceros to China as a goodwill gift, a government spokesman said here in Kathmandu on Sunday. A meeting of the Council of Ministers of the government made the decision, government spokesman Sherdhan Rai told media. "We have decided to gift the two pairs of rhinoceros to Chinese government in order to help carrying out research studies on rhinoceros conservation in China," the government spokesman said. There are currently 645 rhinoceros in the Himalayan nation, according to Kathmandu Post Online. Of the total rhinoceros, 605 of them are in Chitwan National Park located in the Central Nepal. The rhinos to be gifted to China will also be selected from the park, the Kathmandu Post Online report further said.

IF YOU EAT GARLIC AND HONEY ON AN EMPTY STOMACH FOR 7 DAYS, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY  FOODS Garlic is one of the ingredients that are most often used in cuisine around the world. It gives good taste to the food, but also is very powerful and can heal many ailments. Consuming it raw can be an amazing and powerful medicine. Garlic can decrease high blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent coronary heart disease and heart attack. Also, it can stop the effects of atherosclerosis. If you are suffering from everyday health problems like hayfever, traveller’s diarrhea, cold, flu, bug bites and fungal infections, a garlic bulb can help you with it. Moreover, garlic can help you manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis, diabetes, and an enlarged prostate. Garlic can improve your immunity and the body’s ability to remove toxins. When it is combined with onion and ginger, it can aid you detox from chemotherapy. How to use garlic? The best way to...

Kathmandu Is not only the Capital city of Nepal it is also known as the trekkers capital From Kathmandu valley we can start Different types of trekking like   Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel , Namo Buddha  trekking these are the  fantastic trekking  from Kathmandu. These trekking around  Kathmandu valley. Yet it offers a rich insight into lives, history, culture and religion of its inhabitants and Introduced Many things for different interested tourist . Most of the People  will walk  shivapuri watershed forests and villages during the  trekking time. Shivapuri hill(2729m) is the highest point of this trekking . From the top of shivapuri, can see western mountain manaslu, boudha himal, ganesh himal range, langtang range, dorjelakpa, shisangma and Gaurishankar. In short we can see more then 60 peaks from here. And other mountains can be seen and anither gain of this trekking is to reach Nagarkot which is the most popular point for viewing,...

What You'll Do Enjoy spectacular views of the Langtang range from Nagarkot Discover the old center of Pokhara on a city tour Visit the ancient temples of Kathmandu Overview Discover Nepal on a 3-night, 4-day guided tour that’s a perfect introduction to the diversity of this classic destination. You’ll marvel at stunning Himalayan views, tour the old center of Pokhara, visit the holy temples of Kathmandu, and more. What to Expect On this Natural Nepal Tour a range of activities will enable you to experience the many aspects of this diverse land. You’ll see beautifully preserved palaces and temples in Bhaktapur, have glimpses of traditional Nepali life and timeless mountain views in Nagarkot and Pokhara, and visit the holiest of temples in Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Breakfast is included daily. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Kathmandu–Nagarkot On arrival in Kathmandu you’ll be met at the airport and head out on a 1 hour 30 minute drive to Nagark...

Mountain trekking in Nepal  Trekking in Nepal is one of the ways of experiencing the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Nepal. Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal each year to capture the spirit of walking holiday adventure. Our world has lot of travel destinations to explore and many of these are filled with some amazing landscapes. In these present hectic times, nothing is as pleasing as heading to some holiday destination and taking a break from the daily routine. There are some people who love to have a blend of travel and adventure and for them trekking or hiking is one of the best options. How can we not mention the Nepal tour as we discuss trekking destinations? After all, it is one of the most popular and spectacular locations of the globe for the trekkers. Nepal trekking tours may include an amazing trip covering some splendid views, colorful villages and diverse natural landscapes like; peaks, rivers, valleys, waterfalls, vegetation, forests, glaciers ...

Ropain Festival, also known as Asar 15, is celebrated mostly by farmers of the Terai and Inner-Terai regions of Nepal to mark the day they plant new seedlings of rice crop of the year in their paddies. Almost all farmers take the day as the climax for rice cultivation. Farmer use to be very busy during the days for preparation and cultivation of rice. Rice is the major and stable food for Nepalese and other south Asian people. They use to be very busy. Farmers consider the day as the day for growing quintle by planting kilos. People celebrate the day as the festival . They go to field, play with the mud and water, plant rice and eats the rice with yoghurt. Young and youth share the songs and love. We also invite tourists to join the celebrations of the day. 

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys.  Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 70 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure oppurtunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celevrated throughout the ...

Namaste  My name is Pasang Dendi Sherpa and I am a professionally qualified Mountain and trekking guide here in Nepal. I have many year of experience in guide and I only offer a top class service with my ultimate aim in providing all of the clients who I work with a safe, enjoyable memorable experience and always at a competitive price.  Whatever you're aims and aspiration I can guarantee a suitable itinerary that will meet all of your requirements taking into consideration the associated hazards with altitude to prevent any problems. Too many people every year are caught out with altitude problems due to poor planning and over ambitious trekking itineraries. My approach is to prevent this by careful planning and by using my extensive experience and knowledge of this medical issue.  I can facilitate you with all your arrangements and itinerary, and help you go around the town. I speak Nepali, Tibetan, English and Sherpa, so I can help you to talk to most...