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• Nepal’s Giant Flying Squirrels

  With their preferred habitat being tall trees in temperate forests, spotted giant flying squirrels (Petaurista elegans) are commonly found at altitudes ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 meters ...

• New Currency Features Birthplace of Lord Buddha

  Lumbini in Nepal has long been valued by followers as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, with pilgrims traveling from far and wide to pay homage to one of the world's most revered figures. Most ...

• The Himalayan Trust: Legacy of a Legend

  When Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered Mount Everest in 1953, the two intrepid adventurers made history and brought the spectacular mountains of Nepal to the attention of the ...

• Tiger Conservation in Nepal

  A joint survey carried out by Nepal and India over a 600-mile area has revealed that the number of Bengal tigers has increased to 198 since the last survey was carried out in 2009. Bengal ...

• Nepal Identifies Five More Peaks Above 8,000 Meters

  With eight mountain peaks above 8,000 meters, Nepal is one of the most popular destinations in the world for mountain climbing. Recently an additional five peaks in Nepal were reportedly ...

• Asan: Kathmandu’s Historic Square

  With six streets leading onto it, the historic square of Asan in the city of Kathmandu is always bustling with activity. Serving as a marketplace and venue for ceremonial festivities, Asan ...

• Discover Bhaktapur’s Top Attractions

  Located in the eastern corner of Nepal's spectacular Kathmandu Valley, the Newari town of Bhaktapur is a veritable treasure trove of culture and history, having been the capital of the ...

• Nepal’s Endemic Spiny Babbler

  As a species of the Leiothrichidae (laughingthrush) family, the Spiny Babbler (Turdoides nipalensis) is Nepal's only endemic bird, and is found mainly in the lush undergrowth on the slopes ...

• ICIMOD: Conserving Nepal’s Natural Resources

  In an effort to conserve the unique biodiversity of the region known as the Hindu Kush Himalayas, the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) was formed in December ...

• Visit the Top Attractions of Bharatpur

  Considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in Nepal, Bharatpur has a number of interesting attractions, many of which relate to the ancient history and multifaceted culture of this ...