Sun, 22 May 2016
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the very foot of the Himalayas. The main part of the country is covered
ridges of the mountain system. On three sides, the country is surrounded by India, and
in the north, Nepal borders on China, its total area is 147,000 square meters.
kilometers Conventionally, the country can be divided into 3 geographical
zones:
– Himalayan region; – mountainous region (formed by mountain ranges
Mahabharata and Churya in the central part); – Terai plains (wide
flat terrain is in the south of the country).
Today, 30 million people are registered in Nepal
different races and nationalities. Nepalese are leading – 54%
from the total population, the second place was taken by the Magaras living
mainly in the west – 7.1%, tharu – 6% and others. In general, in
The kingdom has more than one hundred ethnic groups. Nepalese
speak different languages and dialects, depending on
but the national one is nepali
tongue. The local currency is the rupee.
Buddhism and Hinduism are the main religious trends in the region,
and, surprisingly, adherents of this or that trend peacefully
adjacent to each other, do not impose their views and respect
spiritual traditions of fellows. Aboriginal people are deeply religious
people, no wonder they say that in the country of the majestic Himalayas temples
more than houses.
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Nepal – the capital and major cities
Between the harsh Himalayas and the Mahabharat Range in the fertile
Valley is the capital of the kingdom – the city of Kathmandu, with
population of 370 thousand people. A small but cozy town has
several large roads with two lanes and many narrow
streets that look like a maze.
Major wars miraculously bypassed the capital side, so she
preserved impeccable architectural style, folding
for centuries. The city has more than a thousand temples and tens of thousands.
significant structures. Kathmandu is not only cultural but also
administrative, political, financial center of the republic.
Other major cities in the valley are Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
In different historical periods, these settlements also had
the honor of holding the capital post.
Nepal – holidays and tours
Exotic country is gaining great momentum in the field of tourism –
all year round, guests from all over the world are looking for here
incredible adventures. Climbing to the top of the most majestic
mountains, you feel the captivating smell of freedom and the closeness of the bottomless sky.
More visitors are attracted by the amazing jungle flora and fauna,
rich cultural and historical heritage of cities, high mountain
reserves and parks, clean lakes of cold beauty; but without
portions of extreme sports in Nepal would not be complete.
Several hundred people each year come to storm the most
highest peaks of the world – Everest (8848 m), towering on the border
Nepal and Tibet, the top of Kanchenjunga, located on the border with
India, Annapurna mountain range, part of the Himalayan chain.
Few people will refuse from trekking routes in the mountains
and rafting on the slopes of turbulent mountain rivers. Country surprises
a variety of landscapes, clean air and unique pristine
by nature. Visiting the national parks and reserves of the kingdom
will certainly bring guests a lot of positive emotions.
Tours in Nepal can not be imagined without the local
attractions concentrated in the capital and major
cities.
Nepal – Attractions
Kathmandu City has collected a lot of beautiful and unusual
architectural monuments, buildings, temples and monasteries. The greatest
The interest of travelers is caused by the temples of the Kasthamandal (723 g),
Jagannath, Ashok Vinayak (3rd century BC), the temple of the heavenly God
Akash Bhairav and many other places of worship. It is impossible
disregard the monastic area of the monasteries on the outskirts
cities: Copan, painted on the same hill, temple complex
Pashupati, spreading on the banks of the sacred river Bagmati,
Bhadrakali etc.
In the vicinity of the city a lot of others are concentrated.
Attractions of interest to tourists:
Taumadhi Square with the five-tiered Nyatapole pagoda, Dharahara tower
(59 m), the National Historical Museum, numerous statues and
fountains.
Pokhara is a popular resort of the republic. He occupies the shores
one of the most beautiful lakes in the world – Feva-Tal. Along the coast stretches
chain of hotels, restaurants and shops. The city is famous for Hindu
temple located on an island in the center of the lake, Shanti stupa,
the abundance of monasteries, the sacred cave of Rupa, the magnificent
Davis Fall Falls and a breathtaking panorama of snowy peaks
massif Annapurna.
There are 16 national reserves and
parks, which will leave an indelible imprint on your
Memory: Sagarmath Park, Chitwan, lying in the Rapti Valley and
resembling a tropical jungle with all the diversity of the wild,
virgin nature; Bardija Reserve, inhabited by rhinos,
wild elephants, tigers, crocodiles; reserve Koshi Tappu rich
a variety of exotic birds. And this is not a complete list.
colorful places of the state.
Nepal – weather (climate)
No country has such a varied climate since
tropical, exotic south and ending with arctic mountain
glaciers. Height below a thousand meters above sea level
characterized by hot summer with a rise in temperature from +27 to +32 and
above degrees. Winter is mild and warm, thermometer
rises to +20 during the day and +10 at night.
In the mountainous regions of Sivalik and Mahabharata, the weather is a bit
capricious. Summer daytime temperature rises to + 22 … + 24
degrees, and winter – drops to + 12 … + 18. In the highland
terrain temperature in summer rarely exceeds + 10 … + 12
degrees, winter is snowy, cold and windy. Devices in the winter
months fixed – from -7 to -30.
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Nepal – national cuisine
By visiting the exotic kingdom, you can fully
enjoy a variety of delicacies of Nepalese cuisine. In the country
provides a wide range of dishes for guests. Besides
national cuisine, in any restaurant of the country you can order dishes
Tibetan and Indian cuisines.
The basis of the hospitable Nepalese table is rice cooked with
adding all sorts of vegetables, herbs and seasonings. For
cooking dishes are also used potatoes, cabbage, zucchini,
beans, cucumbers and onions, can not do without fruit. And as
seasoning consumed hot pepper, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg,
Saffron is yellow, etc.
Taste a traditional dish called “Dal wat tarkari” –
rice with roasted vegetables and bean putty.
Improvisers cooks complement the dish with spices, fruit, fish
and eggs. Surely you will like mommy – large dumplings with
lamb minced, steamed.
In the mountainous region, the inhabitants eat corn and a dish from
butter, flavored with sugar. In the harsh mountain conditions
This food is great reinforcements.
As a traditional dessert, you can try sel –
sweet rice flour donuts. Of widespread drinks
Nepali tea, famous for its delicious taste and aroma.
Nepal – interesting facts
– The majority of the population lives in a mountainous region, in
only 14% of Nepalese are concentrated in cities; – If in the middle of the streets you
you will see men walking by the hand – do not be surprised and do not throw at them
side dazed looks. This is not a sign of unconventional
sexual orientation, and a symbol of strong male friendship; – Head at
indigenous people – a holy place to which it is allowed to touch
only close people, therefore, before patting any
tombs head, think a thousand times; – A cow in Nepal is
sacred animals, and its fecal contents are some healers
используют для лечения многих болячек;- In the country отсутствует
railway, main public transport – buses; – Not
Try to shake hands with a Nepalese, they don’t really like this tradition.
Despite this, the inhabitants of the state are very hospitable people,
care about all foreigners.
Nepal – visa at the border
The visa is issued upon arrival at Tribuvan Airport, in immigration
offices. For оформления документа необходимо предоставить две фото
3×4, passport, fill out a form, paper and pay
visa fee: $ 30 – single entry visa (up to 60 days), $ 50 –
multiple. Children up to ten years from paying the fee in full
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Nepal map
