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• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Ayurveda – Healing in Nepal

  Translated, the word Ayurveda means “the science of life” and has been a part of the culture in Nepal for approximately 5 000 years. Ayurveda is an alternative and natural form of medicine ...

• The Legend of the Swayambhu Light

  There are many myths and legends that surround the people of Nepal and their cultures as well as many of the physical features of the country as a whole. Nevertheless, there is one ...

• Siddhartha Gautama

  Despite Nepal’s colorful collection of ethnic groups, when it comes to religion there are only two that dominate the country. The Hindu religion is the most dominant religion in Nepal. ...

• The Naga Panchami Festival

  Naga Panchami is a festival that is held in Nepal and literally translated means the “Festival of Snakes”. It is a festival that originates from deep within the Nepali culture and its rich ...

• Sadhus – Wandering Holy Men of Nepal

  Sadhus are men who practice Hinduism and are considered holy especially because of their intense commitment to the Gods. Sadhus are originally from India but they can be found in Nepal ...

• Nepali New Year – Navavarsha

  It is time of religious fervor and celebration - the Nepali New Year, known to locals as Navavarsha. Nepal relies upon more than one calendar. As such, residents of Nepal get to enjoy three ...

• Exploring Untouched Dolpo

  Dolpo, pronounced “Dolpo-pa” in Nepali, is a region located in the Shey-Phoksumdo National Park, which was established in 1984. The National Park lies in the distinctly remote and isolated ...

• Indra Jatra – Uniting Nepal Through Ritual and Celebration

  Once a year in Nepal both Hindus and Buddhists set aside their religious differences to celebrate the joyous festival of Indra Jatra. Dedicated to the Lord Indra, this festival is one of ...