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Nepal-a country of amazing extremes, is the home of the world's highest mountains, historic cities and the forested plains where the lordly tigers and the great one-horned rhinoceros trundle at ease. In fact enchantment is everywhere-for anyone in search of Shangrila !
History Nepal- a country with a long historical tradition is an amalgamation of a number of medieval principalities. Before the campaign of national integration launched by King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the Kathmandu Valley was ruled by the Malla Kings, whose contributions to art and culture are indeed great and unique.In 1768 AD the Shah dynasty ascended the throne of the unified kingdom. His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikrarn Shah Dev, is tenth King in the Shah dynasty. The new democratic constitution of the kingdom was promulgated on November 9, 1990. Nepal is one of the founder members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC of which the third summit was held in Kathmandu in Nov. 1987. People Nepal has a population of more than 18 million people made of different races living in different regions, with diverse culture, languages and dialects. The Gurungs and Magars live mainly in the west. The Rais, Limbus and Sunuwars inhabit the slopes and valleys of the Eastern mid hills. The Sherpas live in the Himalayan region. The Newars constitute an important ethnic group of the capital valley Kathmandu. There are Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals in the Terai region. The Brahmans, Chhetris and Thakuris are spread generally over all parts of the kingdom. Religion and Culture Hinduism and Buddhism constitute two major religions of Nepal. A remarkable feature of Nepal is the religious homogeneity what exists, particularly between the Hindu and Buddhist Communities. Apart from the Hindus and Buddhists, Muslim from the third largest religious group. The exquisite medieval Art & Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley vividly reflect the artistic ingenuity and the religious tradition of the people. Language Nepali, serves the purpose of the kingdom's lingua franca in Nepal. The educated people speak and understand English as well. Climate Nepal has four climatic seasons (a) Spring : March-May (b) Summer : June -August (c) Autumn : September-November and (d) Winter : December-February. The average temperature and rainfall records in Kathmandu are presented here under. Package Tours Exotic Kathmandu, 2/3 Nights in Himalayan City The Land of Fishtail - 1/2 Nights Package tour to Pokhara Jungle Safari- 2 Nights at Royal Chitwan National Park 1/2 Nights tour to Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Jomsom Overnight packages to Daman, Mugling, Kurintar and Godavari. 4 Days 3 Nights Exclusive Kathmandu Package 8 Days 7 Nights The Bonanza Tour 8 Days 7 Nights Package The Mystical Himalayan Tour More Tour Packages >> Accommodation Hotels in Kathmandu | Hotels in Pokhara | Haatiban Resort |
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