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The Gurung is an ethnic group that has been a part of the Nepali culture for centuries and has a very fascinating history. They are generally located in the region surrounding the Annapurna Mountains, and it is here, where the picturesque village of Sikles can be found. It is a destination where visitors are able to experience this ancient culture, discover the uniqueness of the Gurung villagers and enjoy the beauty of the Nepali landscapes, including magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Pokhara and Annapurna II.
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Cryptozoology is the term used for the search for folkloric and legendary creatures that are considered by mainstream biology and science to be nonexistent. Cryptozoologists believe that the Himalayas stretching from Nepal into Tibet are home to the Yeti – a creature which features prominently in Nepal’s folklore. While cryptozoology is not an established science, it has gathered quite a following, with cryptozoologists considering it a personal challenge to solve the mystery of these elusive creatures, which are referred to as cryptids and include North America’s Bigfoot and Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster.
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For visitors to Nepal, the city of Pokhara is one of their choice destinations, with a reputation for unmatched beauty, spectacular views and a host of fascinating attractions and activities. Some attractions stand out above the rest and when it comes to natural sites of interest, Gupteswar Gupha, or Gupteswar Cave, is one of them. Located just outside the Pokhara Airport, Gupteswar Gupha is the perfect destination for a day trip, an opportunity to explore its historical and religious importance.
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Lying on the Tibet-Nepal border, the region of Upper Mustang is a restricted area of Nepal which only a limited number of outsiders are permitted access to each year. In 2007 a team led by a local shepherd, and including seasoned mountaineer Pete Athans and US Himalayan expert Broughton Coburn, reached the caves and had some time to explore its ancient hidden treasures. The shepherd had apparently discovered the caves quite by chance some decades ago when he took shelter from a rainstorm. At the time he didn’t grasp the significance of his discovery, but later mentioned it in passing to some scientists working in the area, setting the wheels in motion for one of the most exciting discoveries ever made in this remote and mysterious region of Nepal.
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It is a known fact that as any country develops and modernizes, many traditions, cultural rituals and folklores begin to fade into obscurity. The tales told throughout generations are replaced with technology and whatever the new world has on offer, robbing future generations of their ancestral roots and a part of society that has on many occasions assisted in the survival of tribes. Their beliefs and language being the foundation of their society, and the backbone to their culture, the need to preserve the folklore of Nepal was recognized years ago, but the preservation of folklore would have to wait till 1995.
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If you plan to visit Nepal anytime soon a trip to the Chitwan National Park will no doubt make it onto your list of things to see. This magnificent wildlife conservation area offers some fantastic wilderness experiences that cannot be beaten. It also offers visitors the opportunity to do game viewing from the back of an elephant!
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The snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas are as intimidating as they are beautiful. This is certainly true of Kachenjunga – the third highest mountain in the world. Known affectionately as the Queen of the Mountains, Kachenjunga offers trekkers a chance to explore the icy slopes of the Himalayas without the difficulties presented by more famous mountains in the mountain range.
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Each year on the 29th of May, intrepid adventurers gather at the Qomolangma (Mount Everest) Base Camp (5360 meters) in Nepal to pay tribute to Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary and to participate in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, considered by many to be the ultimate international extreme sport event. These two mountaineering pioneers are believed to be the first to reach the summit of Mt. Qomolangma, which they did on 29 May 1953.
