Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Nepal: Kingdom on the Roof of the World

Nepal: Kingdom on the Roof of the World By Vanessa Ford

Nepal, a small country located in the northern portion of the Indian subcontinent, whose capital is Kathmandu, covers an area of 147 181sq. km. Nepal is well-known as “The roof of the world”. It has eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains. On the border with China is the highest peak on the planet, Mount Everest. As situated in the tropical climate zone, the country has all year-around warm climate. In the capital Kathmadu, the climate is tropical mountainous, with daily temperatures ranging from 18 °C in January to 30 °C in May. Nepal is rich in beautiful and magnetic nature. Its natural wealth is protected in preserved areas and national parks. It is popular high mountain ranges and tropical rain forests are home to many rare species including deer, Asian rhinoceroses, and Asian elephants. Therefore, visitors can have incredible opportunities for going on eco-vacation. In addition, this small but populous country has a long and colorful history which is reflected in its colorful and vibrant culture.

 


Barun Valley has stunning contrast with high waterfalls cascading into deep gorges, colorful flowers blooming beneath white snow peaks, and craggy rocks rising from lush green forests.

Barun Valley has stunning contrast with high waterfalls cascading into deep gorges, colorful flowers blooming beneath white snow peaks, and craggy rocks rising from lush green forests.

 


This is a place called Ripuk within the Barun Valley.

This is a place called Ripuk within the Barun Valley.

 


Kathmandu has 2000-year old rich history. Its religious affiliations are mainly Hindu. This capital is the premier cultural and economic hub of Nepal. It is considered to have the most advanced infrastructure among urban area in Nepal. However, some of its architectures have been retained since 15th century.

Kathmandu has 2000-year old rich history. Its religious affiliations are mainly Hindu. This capital is the premier cultural and economic hub of Nepal. It is considered to have the most advanced infrastructure among urban area in Nepal. However, some of its architectures have been retained since 15th century.

 


Pokhara Beautiful, 200km far from Kathmandu to the west, is rich in natural beauty.

Pokhara Beautiful, 200km far from Kathmandu to the west, is rich in natural beauty.

 


The site of the temple of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu had retained its strong connections with descendents of Pashupata ascetic lineages.

The site of the temple of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu had retained its strong connections with descendents of Pashupata ascetic lineages.

 


Outstanding features of Nepal\'s villages are that houses were built by stone and clay.

Outstanding features of Nepal\'s villages are that houses were built by stone and clay.

 


The Narayanhiti Palace was the throne and resident of the former Shah kings of Nepal.

The Narayanhiti Palace was the throne and resident of the former Shah kings of Nepal.

 


Singha Durbar was built by the Rana dynasty as the private residence of the hereditary Prime Minister of Nepal.

Singha Durbar was built by the Rana dynasty as the private residence of the hereditary Prime Minister of Nepal.

 


Rani Pokhari or

Rani Pokhari or "Queen\'s Pond" is situated at the heart of Kathmandu City lies it\'s largest ornamental pond. "Queen\'s Pond" was made in 1670 to help Pratapa Malla\'s wife to overcome the loss of a beloved son.

 


Gosainkunda Lake is located at the height of 4,380 meters from sea level.

Gosainkunda Lake is located at the height of 4,380 meters from sea level.

 


Cultivating on the hillsides of the Himalayas

Cultivating on the hillsides of the Himalayas

 


Bungamati is a pleasant traditional Newari village dating from 16th century.

Bungamati is a pleasant traditional Newari village dating from 16th century.

 


Hindu temples in Patan, capital of one of the three medieval Newar kingdoms

Hindu temples in Patan, capital of one of the three medieval Newar kingdoms

 


The arid and barren Himalayan landscape.

The arid and barren Himalayan landscape.

 

 

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