Nepal is known as a land of temples, and some historians in the past went so far as to state that Kathmandu had more temples than houses!
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About 250 million Chinese follow Mahayana Buddhism, and for them, Nepal is a prime destination to know more about their faith.
About 250 million Chinese follow Mahayana Buddhism, and for them, Nepal is a prime destination to know more about their faith.
Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, the founder of one of the world’s greatest religions; is it any wonder then that it also has the world’s greatest monasteries?
Nepal is not only rich in bountiful nature, spectacular scenery, rich culture, and great diversity, it also has some of the world’s most magnificent monasteries.
For far too long, Nepal’s flag carrier has been down in the dumps, causing great distress to the tourism sector. Now, there’s hope again.
Nepal’s biodiversity is threatened by a host of issues, including habitat degradation, encroachment, exploitation, pollution, and poaching. However, all is not lost!
Right from the time a child is born, parents make haste to have an astrological chart (janam patra: birth chart; horoscope) made of the child by a priest accomplished in astrology.
Get out of the city’s pollution-laden environment and mind-jangling traffic to spend some blissful hours in the peaceful garden of Godawari.
Among the many different milestones through the year, this is one that is really down-to-earth, besides being downright basic to Nepali life.
It’s an art that’s more ancient than the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and a part of the culture and lifestyle of the Indian subcontinent since the ages.
The era of the Malla kings was a long one, about 550 years, and a period of prosperity in all spheres, including art, architecture, and culture.