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Red Machchhendranath Rath Jatra Festival
There are a number of annual festive events in Nepal which curious travelers enjoy watching each year. The festivals in Nepal are colorful affairs filled with meaning for those who ...
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Football – Nepal’s Most Popular Sport
As the most popular sport in the country, football in Nepal is governed by ANFA – the All Nepal Football Association – which is responsible for national and club competitions. ANFA was ...
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Chusya Bahal – An Intriguing Buddhist Shrine
Situated in the Kathmandu Valley near the bustling town of Thamel in Nepal, Chusya Bahal is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of bahal architecture in the area. Two majestic ...
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Tuladhars – Merchants From the Past
The Tuladhars made a name for themselves in Nepal as traders. For centuries they were known to travel between Nepal, Tibet and India and were industrious in the way of maintaining businesses ...
What to See
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Annapurna Circuit
Visitors trekking in Nepal flock to the foothills of the majestic Annapurna mountain range to take on the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The entire mountain range is a variety of breathtaking summits, snow capped peaks, beautiful forests and a historical sites along the way. It is all these amazing features that attracts trekkers and visitors from all over the world to Nepal’s most popular trekking ...
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Expeditions
As the home of the magnificent Himalayas, Nepal has seen more than one legendary expedition in its time. No doubt conquering even the lower parts of this beautiful mountain range was viewed as a magnificent milestone by early travelers. Today conquering its most famous mountain, Mount Everest, has become the lifelong dream of many around the world. Still others hope to climb as many of the ...
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Hot Air Ballooning
There are many ways to see the beautifully diverse Nepal, but nothing quite compares with a hot air balloon ride - it’ll be an hour that you will never forget. One such example is the hot air balloon sunrise ride. It is truly breathtaking as you gaze 360 degrees around upon the most magical scenery. It all begins as you gently rise over historical temples, roofed houses tiled in red, lonely ...
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Jobs
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Indian Embassy
It is the responsibility of the Embassy of India in Nepal to maintain and strengthen the existing relations between India and Nepal. India and Nepal have had a long-standing relationship since the 1950 signing of the Treaty and Peace Agreement. It is a relationship that has been able to withstand political changes and economic difficulties.
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Democracy in Nepal
The well-known Kot Massacre saw to the rise of the Rana regime. They ruled Nepal for approximately 104 years, before there was any hope for democracy in Nepal. The members of the Rana regime were Britain’s allies and supported their war efforts during World War I and World War 2. It took the determination of a King who was blackmailed and forced to back the Ranas, to take a stand ...
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Himalayan Tahr
The shy and timid Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), found in Nepal, is closely related to the wild goat. There are also two other species of tahr known as the Arabian Tahr, common to Oman in Southwest Asia, and the Nilgiri Tahr, which can be found in the south of India.
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Wedding Customs
Wedding customs in Nepal vary according to ethnic groups and castes. Traditionally Nepalese marriages are arranged, a deal between two sets of parent. In some cases the boy and his family will come to visit the girl and her family where they strike a deal. If they cannot agree then the boy's family will seek another girl for him to marry. However, in the modern age, this particular custom ...
Videos
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Bandipur, Nepal
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Oren 40th Birthday Paragliding with Damhu in Pokhara, Nepal 10/2012
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Nepal 9
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Jimi Hendrix in Nepal, Hotel in Jomsom