Journeys of Imagination
Journeys of Imagination
About seventy percent of the countrys northern land is mountainous or hilly. In the southern plains are the Tharu people with their distinctive culture. Rice fields, planted terraces, cities filled with religious monuments, forests of rhododendrons, rocky plains, and ultimately, the snow covered Himalaya - a visit to Nepal is an altogether unforgettable experience. There are few places as strange and beautiful and few people as friendly as the people of Nepal.
Often as we walk from one valley to the next we enter a new cultural region where the people, their homes and way of life are very different. Those who live on the flat plains and lower valleys are mainly Hindus. At higher altitudes the people are predominantly Buddhist and among those the land of world famous Sherpa.
From a gentle introductory walks in the foothills to the more strenuous classic treks and even the ascent of a Himalayan Peak, you are bound to get an experience of a lifetime. The haunting beauty of the Himalaya and the friendliness of Nepalese people are guaranteed to create a lasting impression on all who visit this wonderful country, leaving most with a longing to return. For a Himalayan adventure we believe Nepal to be unbeatable and our commitment and expertise gained over many years will ensure that your adventure is the best it can be.
Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल [neˈpaːl]) is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the north and by India to the south, east and west. The Himalaya mountain range runs across Nepal's northern and western parts, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest, are within its territory.
Historically, Nepal had many small kingdoms and the modern state was formed with the Unification of Nepal by Prithvi Narayan Shah on December 21, 1768. Prior to 2006, Nepal was a kingdom. Nepal is now a federal democratic republic.[3] Its recent history has involved struggles for democratic government with periods of direct monarchic rule. From 1996 until 2006, Nepal suffered from a Civil War between government forces and guerrillas of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).
On December 28, 2007, the Interim Parliament passed a bill and declared Nepal to be a Federal Democratic Republic. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly officially implemented that declaration on May 28, 2008.
Nepal is a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic and multi religious country. For a relatively small country, Nepal has a diverse landscape, ranging from the humid Terai plains in the south to the mountainous Himalayas in the north, which makes it a major tourist destination. Hinduism is practiced by a large[specify] majority of the people, but the country also has a strong Buddhist tradition; Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama is located in the Terai, one of the three regions of Nepal.
The capital Kathmandu is the largest city in the country. The official language is Nepali and the state currency is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
Nepal's flag is the only national flag in the world that is non-quadrilateral in shape. The blue border on the flag of Nepal signifies peace. The red in the flag stands for victory in war or courage, and is also color of the rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. While the curved moon on the flag is a symbol of the peaceful and calm nature of Nepalese, the sun represents the aggressiveness of Nepalese warriors.
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