Nepal’s great eco-diversity is due to its amazing climatic extreme—from hot and humid in the Terai to arctic in the Himalayas—all within a mere distance of 200 kilometers.
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Abundant natural scenery, fantastic ecological diversity, and friendly people go to make Nepal an extremely popular trekking destination.
Nepal has a rich diversity of exotic wildlife that includes many endangered species, and which can be seen at its many wildlife parks and reserves.
Though we hear a lot about certain times of the year being the best times to trek/travel in Nepal, many believe that anytime is a good time for trekking/traveling in Nepal. This is because the country has a wide range of climatic diversity, from the sweltering heat of the Terai to the arctic conditions in the high Himalayas, with pleasant temperate weather in the hills and valleys in between. Depending upon when one wants to visit, one can choose where to go according to the season.
The effects of global warming on the high Himalayas are becoming more visible by the day and poses great risks to the fragile mountain ecosystem.
The National Museum’s Hall of Sculpture is a treasure trove of priceless antiques that provide a window to Nepal’s fascinating history.
It is the fourth most important heritage town in Nepal, after Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. It is also where yo-mari was born.
The Gadhimai Mela may be a centuries-old tradition, but it has now gained notoriety as the largest sacrificial slaughter of animals in the world.
As expected of world famous shrines, Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath, too, have quite a few interesting stories related to them.
No matter how little time you have, do not miss visiting Patan Industrial Estate when in Lalitpur; it’s a proper hotbed of artistic splendor.
Nepal was once the only Hindu Kingdom in the world, No more can it be said to be so, however, it is still the world’s leading country for Hindu pilgrimage tours.
An ancient dance/drama with few equals, the many tales enacted during the Kartik Naach by vigorous dancers keep spectators entranced and spellbound for hours at a time.