Introduction

Nepal is a land locked country which is physically divided into three kind of the geographical structure that is Himalayan, hilly and the Terai region. Nepal is a small but exceptionally beautiful Himalayan kingdom. Nepal is known for its strikingly beautiful natural landscapes, amazing historical monuments and beautiful temples, and a unique and vibrant culture.

Overview of Nepal 

• Area (SQ. KM)           -  148,197
• Regions                       -   5
• Districts                       -  75
• Constituencies              -  205
• Ilakas                          -  927
• Municipalities              -  58
• VDC                          -  3,914
• Wards                       -   36,023

Rivers of Nepal

Rivers in Nepal are treated as goddesses. They are the ever flowing and inspiring source of beauty, abundance and infinite adventure. The rugged topography, extreme variations and excessive snow melting in Nepal make this mountain kingdom blessed with blosoming, flowering rivers, running across the country. This makes Nepal an obvious choice for river adventure.

Some of major rivers  of Nepal are:

• Sunkoshi
• Trisuli
• Seti
• Marshyangdi
• Kali Gandaki
• Karnali

The cities of Nepal

The cities of Nepal are a unique blend of tradition and novelty. Then be it the clinging bells of temples at Bhaktpur, the beautiful lakes of Pokhara or the Pasupati Temple at Kathmandu. Let’s discover the diversity of Nepal cities...

Major cities Of Nepal

Kathmandu

The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu valley, is the biggest and the most cosmopolitan city of Nepal. Known as the 'City of Temples', it has great temples with historic, architectural and religious importance attached to them. Famous for its rocking casinos, Kathmandu is the meeting point of various ethnic groups. The unique element of the city is that it is a fabled capital of convivial pilgrims and carved rose-brick temples as well as a frenetic sprawl of modern towers and spunky casinos.

Pokhara

This mystical city is rightly called the "Center of Adventure". With sky touching mountains and dazzling waterfalls, the city is indeed a visitors' paradise. In close proximity to nature, this beautiful city of Nepal offers the most esthetic panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Lumbini

Lumbini is the birth place of Lord Buddha. The historical city of Lumbini is blessed with rich natural setting and astonishing architectural beauty. Located in South-Western Terai of Nepal.

Birgunj

Birgunj, the commercial capital of Nepal is the second largest city in the country, located in the lower Terai plains, near the Indian border. It is known as the gateway of Nepal because of its location that makes Birgunj a frequent destination for business travelers, executives of foreign projects and agencies, overland tourists, pilgrims and other visitors. 

Nepalgunj

Located in the lower Terai region and known as the transport hub for western Nepal, the town is the starting point of the adventurous treks to Dopla and Jumla regions. The border crossing, 6 km south of Nepalganj, is one of the limited numbers of places where non-Indian foreigners are allowed to cross the border with India.

Nepalese Festival

Nepalese, festivals are not merely the annual spectacles, but also are a living part of their rich cultural heritage. Festivals effectively bind together the Nepalese people of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs into one nation. Most Nepalese festivals are related to different Hindu and Buddhist deities. They are celebrated on days consecrated for them by religion and tradition.

The main festival of Nepalese are: 

• Dasain or Durga Puja and 
• Tihar or Deepawali.
• Maghe Sankranti
• Maha Sivaratri
• Chaitra Dasain
• Fagu purnima or Holi
• Ghode Jatra
• Biska Jatra
• New Year's Day
• Red Machhendranath Jatra
• Buddha Jayanti

Nepalese Food

The Nepalese food is good as the Nepalese people. The food of Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. The Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat. Nepalese food is famous for its nutrition level and tempting taste. Whilst Nepalese cuisine is somewhat basic, it certainly does not lack in flavor, making extensive use of spices and flavorings such as ginger, garlic, coriander, pepper, cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil, ghee and occasionally yak butter. Come let us savor some of the famous dishes of Nepal. 

Eating Habits

Main Meal

In most part of country, especially rice-growing areas, Dal, Bhat (pulses and rice) is the staple food of Nepalese, that is eaten twice a day. 

Snacking 
Snacks such as bread, chura (beaten rice), roti (flat bread), curried vegetables, milked tea and other snacks are also generally eaten in between the two big meals.

Climate of Nepal

Nepal having mix climatic conditions vary from one place to another in accordance with the geographical features. In the north summers are cool and winters severe, while in south summers are tropical and winters are mild. Nepal has namely five major seasons:

1. spring,
2. summer,
3. monsoon,
4. autumn and
5. winter.

An average temperature drop of 6°C occurs for every 1,000 m gain in altitude. In the Terai, summer temperatures exceed 37° C and higher in some areas, winter temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C in the Terai. In mountainous regions, hills and valleys, summers are temperate while winter temperatures can plummet under sub zero. The valley of Kathmandu has a pleasant climate with average summer and winter temperatures of 19°C – 35°C and 2°C – 12°C respectively.

The Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds blowing from Central Asia in winter, and forms the northern boundary of the monsoon wind patterns. Eighty percent of the precipitation is received during the monsoon (June-September). Winter rains are more pronounced in the western hills. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm, but it varies by eco-climatic zones, such as 3,345 mm in Pokhara and below 300 mm in Mustang. An interesting fact is that there is no seasonal constraint on traveling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. 

As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best time to visit are during spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. However, Nepal can be visited the whole year round.

  

Historical Places in Nepal

Nepal is a small but exceptionally beautiful Himalayan kingdom. It having many many historical places to visit. Tourism is the one of most basic earning source of Nepal. There are around 359 tourist places in Nepal.  Nepal is known for its strikingly beautiful natural landscapes, amazing historical monuments and beautiful temples, and a unique and vibrant culture. There are many worth visiting travel destinations in Nepal for fascinating Nepal tour. Some of the most famous travel destinations in Nepal among hundreds are as follows:

• Kathmandu
• Pokhara
• Nagarkot
• Lumbini
• Janakpur
• Chitwan National Park
• Dhulikhel 
• Patan (Lalitpur)
• Bhagtapur
• Lukla
• Mount Everest 

Nepal Government, Nepal's Ministry of Tourism, major tourist activities include wilderness and adventure activities for the tourist . This also helps to increase the number of tourist and tourism scope of Nepal. Some of the wilderness and adventure activities are as follows : 

• Rock climbing
• Mountaineering
• Trekking
• Rafting
• Mountain flight
• Jungle safari and others.