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Vipassana Meditation – A Spiritual Experience in Nepal

There are a number of Vipassana Meditation Centers in Nepal and around the world. The courses offered at these Meditation Centers are based on the teachings of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Over the centuries the teaching of Vipassana meditation has been handed down faithfully and is now in the possession of its present teacher, S.N. Goenka.

Namche Bazaar: Where the Trek to Everest Begins

If you plan to climb Mount Everest or visit any of its majestic sister peaks, odds are you'll be paying a visit to Namche Bazaar first. Namche Bazaar is a small but bustling village located on the side of a hill in Nepal's Khumbu region. From Namche Bazaar, a network of roads, trails and hiking paths fan out across the Khumbu region. Trekkers, tourists and travelers in the area know that most any type of supplies can be found in Namche Bazaar, making it an essential stopover whether you're coming into the region or leaving.

Tour the Stunning Makalu Barun National Park

The Makalu Barun National Park is situated in the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts in Nepal. The Nepali National Park was first established in 1992. The Makalu Barun Park takes up 1500 square kilometers and the conservation area covers 830 square kilometers, which totals 2330 square kilometers.

The Historical Culture of the Madhesi People of Nepal

Madhesi, or in the original text ‘Madhesh’, comes from the Sanskrit language native to India and Nepal. Madhesh is something of a legend and it is believed to be the central kingdom of the mythical Hindu King Janak. Interestingly, today, the Madhesi people can be found in the southern district of Nepal, commonly known as Terai.