General Historical Information on Nepal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9Z-udva6fVkOW03SKzzVAQpvNBFEL3VsETg-umAfwSYsoZqfW6sDZ8O8Ra8_4TpUueDtNruuhGTjyiY8Vi0UAcxere7HfqFZoC-tMSFQ31IvKr2KHHp368WG7K_HW0xN89KBkCQe5oMi/s1600/download+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9Z-udva6fVkOW03SKzzVAQpvNBFEL3VsETg-umAfwSYsoZqfW6sDZ8O8Ra8_4TpUueDtNruuhGTjyiY8Vi0UAcxere7HfqFZoC-tMSFQ31IvKr2KHHp368WG7K_HW0xN89KBkCQe5oMi/s1600/download+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nepal has a long glorious history. Its civilization can be traced back to thousands of years before the birth of Christ. History reveals dynasties of Ahirs and Gopalas, Kirants, Licchavis and Thakuris ruling the country before the Malla period began. Modern Nepal is an amalgamation of a number of principalities which had independent entities in the past. Before the campaign of national integration launched by King Prithivi Narayan Shah – the first Shah King of Nepal, Kathmandu valley was ruled by the Malla Kings, whose contribution to arts and culture are indeed great and the Malla era is considered to be the golden age of Nepal. In 1768 A.D., the Shah King defeated the Malla Kings and unified the country that was divided into small independent Kingdoms.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">General Historical Information on Nepal</span></h3> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> The revolution of November 1950 brought an end to autocratic Rana regime that ruled the country for 104 years since 1846 A.D. The Ranas seized all the power from the Shahs but revered the existence of King in Nepal. After the fall of Ranas in February 1951, Nepal first saw a dawn of democracy. The parliamentary government under the multi-party system was adopted for some years which was later followed by Panchayat System in 1960. The popular people’s movement of 1990 reinstated the multi party democratic system and the new democratic constitution of the Kingdom was promulgated on November 9, 1990. </span></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev became the king of Nepal on June 4, 2001, following the death of his elder brother late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.</span></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">This was not the first time for Gyanendra to have been crowned as the King of Nepal. He was declared king during a political plot on November 7, 1950 when both his father King Mahendra and his grandfather King Tribhuvan along with other royals fled to India. In January 1951, his grandfather King Tribhuvan returned to Nepal and resumed the throne.</span></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">After ascending the throne, Gyanendra dismissed the parliament in October 2002 and declared a state of emergency in the country. He also dismissed a series of prime ministers and by February 2005, took complete control.</span></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">In April 2006, King Gyanendra was forced to give up his absolute rule following wide spread protests. He was stripped from all his political and cultural rights.</span></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">On May 28, 2008, Nepal was declared a federal democratic republic by the newly elected Constituent Assembly. The Nepali government then sent a letter to King Gyanendra to vacate the Narayanhiti palace within the 15-day deadline given by the Constituent Assembly. With the new Constituent Assembly in effect, Gyanendra and his family now assume their roles as general citizens of Nepal, with Gyanendra being the last in the line of the Shah Dynasty.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <br /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">General Historical Information on Nepal</span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">May 29 and 30, 2008 was declared as national holidays in the new republic. People throughout the country welcomed the dawn of republic with great jubilation.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The government has decided to convert the Naranyanhiti palace into a museum. A government appointed panel has also been formed to prepare details of artifacts and other precious belongings of the palace to be displayed in the museum. Meanwhile, the Nepal's national flag in front of the palace has replaced the royal flag.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Gyanendra was born on July 7, 1947. He is the second son of late King Mahendra and his wife Indira. On May 1, 1970, Gyanendra married Komal Rajya Laxmi Shah. They have two children; Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev and daughter Prerana Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nepal is one of the founding members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) which was formed in December 1985. The SAARC Secretariat was set up in Kathmandu in January 1987 and later in the same year in November, third SAARC summit was held in Kathmandu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The revolution of November 1950 brought an end to autocratic Rana regime that ruled the country for 104 years since 1846 A.D. The Ranas seized all the power from the Shahs but revered the existence of King in Nepal. After the fall of Ranas in February 1951, Nepal first saw a dawn of democracy. The parliamentary government under the multi-party system was adopted for some years which was later followed by Panchayat System in 1960. The popular people’s movement of 1990 reinstated the multi party democratic system and the new democratic constitution of the Kingdom was promulgated on November 9, 1990. </span></div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Source : <a href="http://www.visitnepal.com/nepal_information/history.php" target="_blank">visitnepal.com</a></div> </div>

General Historical Information on Nepal

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Nepalese economy: After the earthquake and blockade

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcMpYn8TtsuT5cxpcSalvNcjz0nyttK3hAIMxaH7SLmD6UVFQ6sXvgtfyol44TfWrmEVOUITSvI693wk-S72FbuJOolJkhxDGZRD7kyNsTNRlbE4ickMUpNdD9YUGNKowjuu_iDhChPf2/s1600/images-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcMpYn8TtsuT5cxpcSalvNcjz0nyttK3hAIMxaH7SLmD6UVFQ6sXvgtfyol44TfWrmEVOUITSvI693wk-S72FbuJOolJkhxDGZRD7kyNsTNRlbE4ickMUpNdD9YUGNKowjuu_iDhChPf2/s1600/images-4.jpg" /></span></a></div> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Subsequent to the so called “People’s War”, Nepal entered its post-conflict period.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">This period is noted for its marked political changes featured by the intolerably prolonged period taken for drafting a new constitution and the November 13th elections ushering the country into a lazy pattern of secular federal democratic republic.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The State continues with its struggle in institutionalizing the drastic changes, a task that is not as easy as made out to be, already imposing a heavy toll on the lives of the Nepalese citizenry.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Two months after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on 25th April, a Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) Report stated that the earthquake lowered GDP growth by over 1.5 per cent from an estimated 4.6 per cent in a no earthquake scenario in FY 2015-16.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Report also shows that the income distress from the earthquake was likely to push an additional 700,000-900,000 people below the poverty line.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Again after a short while an indefinite strike was launched in the border area derailing the already weakened economy. The overall trade has shrunk by Rs127.83 billion in the first five months (mid-July to mid-December) of the current fiscal year due to the border blockade.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Import has dropped by 36 per cent and export by 30.7 per cent as compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Import and export from the major trading partner India decelerated profoundly and imports stood at Rs119.15 billion. The country’s import-based revenue was affected excessively.</span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nepalese economy: After the earthquake and blockade</span></span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Economic prospects for the country seemed to be getting bleaker, as the World Bank revised the growth for fiscal year 2015-16 down to 1.7 per cent, versus an estimate of 3.7 per cent prior to the trade disruption. The IMF’s latest forecast is 2 per cent and the Asian Development Bank’s projection is 1.5 per cent.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">But according to the Central Bank economic growth could be contracted to -0.99 per cent in the current fiscal year. The contribution of agriculture sector to GDP will be 31 per cent according to an IMF report. The country’s treasury surplus recently surpassed Rs 200 billion according to financial management policy analysis division, Ministry of Finance.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">From the above figures, it is obvious that the country’s economy is in a highly vulnerable situation and, therefore, the country first of all should go for immediate relief of the people. Hand in hand it should go steadily for rectifying the chaotic economy of the country.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Rationally, instead of going for long term development, short term immediate relief should be provided to the people for their sustainability and existence at this point of time.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), the apex body formed to lead post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation works, has used only 9.34 per cent of the budget in the first nine months of the current fiscal year which signifies massive under-utilization of funds.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Under these circumstances post-quake reconstruction and rehabilitation works should take place at the earliest on a war footing. If the construction gets delayed the cost will also go up and have a multiplier effect upon the people with the monsoon already here. The delay is a matter of concern despite the availability of resources.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Government has declared low interest loans for the destitute whose houses have been completely or fractionally damaged. But for this purpose the Government should act with a boot strap operation immediately, either to provide funds before the onslaught of the monsoon.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">People are already building their houses due to the rainy season in some of the areas. There is advantage also if the money is poured in the construction and the unspent capital expenditure is mobilized as it will generate income activities of the people and at the same time expedite economic growth.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nepalese economy: After the earthquake and blockade</span></span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Destruction has set the economy back by a decade in addition to shattering the effort to move from a “Least developed Country” to a Developing Country” by 2022. Highways and roads have suffered major structural damage; similarly several hydro-power infrastructures have been impacted.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Currently, NEA is supplying 564 MW including 210 MW imported from India. As a result of this, manufacturing sector is severely affected with rising fuel costs to meet energy requirement.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">For this purpose, the damage to both hydro-power and roads has to be revamped as soon as possible.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nepal should go all out in tapping economic benefits that can accrue from the northern and southern economic giants with trade diversification in the larger interest of the country.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">It is obvious that it is in the country’s immediate interest to unbundle the monopoly of the state owned Nepal Oil Corporation and prepare the ground work for the entry of other competent fuel/gas suppliers in the Nepalese market.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">It is totally baffling why people continue to experience shortages even months after restoration of full supply across the border. It simply points out to one thing and that is the prevalence of a deep seated black marketing nexus.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">It is obvious that there is a severe dearth of empathy and pain sharing on the part of political stakeholders and decision makers and unless this is genuinely reversed, political rhetoric will always remain the primary consumptive fodder for the wanting Nepalese to feed on: indeed a sorry state of affairs.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source : <a href="http://thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/nepalese-economy-earthquake-blockade/" target="_blank">thehimalayantimes.com</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

Nepalese economy: After the earthquake and blockade

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A Short Introduction to Air Transport of Nepal

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcuiZ0VvFabp8RCGqVp1odpLitsAQL_xyQcU6pL2Ws3VipdD5zwj9-Q8L7W1Yuy_kd0O51gJrXXd6Oeyv5eRS-Jzf0P6lrGpJwNlk6EMMMGQbehsrH7eYfL7QO99skf-sz7aqfKa7kABv/s1600/images-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcuiZ0VvFabp8RCGqVp1odpLitsAQL_xyQcU6pL2Ws3VipdD5zwj9-Q8L7W1Yuy_kd0O51gJrXXd6Oeyv5eRS-Jzf0P6lrGpJwNlk6EMMMGQbehsrH7eYfL7QO99skf-sz7aqfKa7kABv/s1600/images-3.jpg" /></span></a></div> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The air transport service in Nepal began with the establishment of Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in 1949, just two years before advent of democracy in the country. Since then more than 40 airports have been founded all over Nepal, though TIA is still the sole international airport here. As major portion of the road network of this recently declared federal republic is still in the primitive and insufficient state, air strips provide a comparatively safer and reliable, although bit expensive, mode of transportation. Those who can spend a little prefer short, cozy and secure journey to the whole-day long bumpy ride on poorly-maintained highways. The gateways to the chief tourist attractions in Nepal like Lukla, Johmsom , Dolpa, Pokhara had airdromes before they were linked into the road network. The remote tourist district of Solu Khumbu alone, which seats the Mount Everest, consists of 4 airports!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">A Short Introduction to Air Transport of Nepal</span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nepal Airlines, formerly Royal Nepal Airlines, is the flag carrier of Nepal operating both national and international flights to Delhi, Quala Lampur, Dubai, Bangkok, Doha and Hong Kong. There are about 18 private companies which are granted the license to operate air services by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. Due to the extensive air network and additional aircrafts from private companies, flights are operated in almost regular basis to the major parts of the country. These airlines also provide additional services like mountain flights and charters (both helicopter and airplane). The popular and preferred private airline services of the country are – Buddha Air, Yeti Airways, Simrik Air, Tara airlines etc. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Getting to Nepal from Europe, Australia and America requires two different flights since there is no direct air connection to these places from Nepal. Some of the popular international airlines in Nepal are: Air Arabia, Air Asia, Air China, Bahrain Air, Biman Bangladesh, China Southern Airlines, Druk Air, Etihad, Qatar Airways etc. The places in Asia to where the regular flights from Nepal are carried out are Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Hongkong, Kwala Lampur, Doha , Karachi, Dhaka, Guanghzhao (China), Paro (Bhutan) , New Delhi and few other cities. If you are flying from America or Canada, you may choose to travel either westward or eastward over the globe. From Europe, you need to make first stop at one of the Gulf airports from where regular flights to Kathmandu are operated. In case of Australia or New Zealand, the four options are Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore or Hong Kong.</span></div> <h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">A Short Introduction to Air Transport of Nepal</span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">TIA is not yet well-equipped and sophisticated like the big names in the international airports. However, basic airport facilities are available with additional services like money exchange, tourist information center, instant photo booth and also a communication stall from where you can buy SIM cards easily. Most domestic airports of Nepal are below standards, the aviation sector in Nepal has a long way to go and we can expect at least some decades to pass before a properly managed and well-facilitated airways service comes into effect in Nepal. Nevertheless, journey on air is still the first option for tourists as well as local passengers prioritizing time, safety ,comfort and aerial views of the Himalaya </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Getting to Nepal from Europe, Australia and America requires two different flights since there is no direct air connection to these places from Nepal. Some of the popular international airlines in Nepal are: Air Arabia, Air Asia, Air China, Bahrain Air, Biman Bangladesh, China Southern Airlines, Druk Air, Etihad, Qatar Airways etc. The places in Asia to where the regular flights from Nepal are carried out are Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Hongkong, Kwala Lampur, Doha , Karachi, Dhaka, Guanghzhao (China), Paro (Bhutan) , New Delhi and few other cities. If you are flying from America or Canada, you may choose to travel either westward or eastward over the globe. From Europe, you need to make first stop at one of the Gulf airports from where regular flights to Kathmandu are operated. In case of Australia or New Zealand, the four options are Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore or Hong Kong.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Nepal Airlines, formerly Royal Nepal Airlines, is the flag carrier of Nepal operating both national and international flights to Delhi, Quala Lampur, Dubai, Bangkok, Doha and Hong Kong. There are about 18 private companies which are granted the license to operate air services by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source : <a href="http://blog.visitnepal.com/a-short-introduction-to-air-transport-of-nepal/#.WFiQfNXBXqA" target="_blank">visitnepal.com</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

A Short Introduction to Air Transport of Nepal

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Muktinath – Where Hinduism Meets Buddhism at a Picturesque Himalayan Landscape

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxT0p78apGdf79tUAeacGr7LXimNG80ItxebyPKS5gEiwYh4buvVsPnLQtFSayLTAO9Ao3TvlkXcSAk2jP3atYeoMFe_1tPu6mg3j-BkaisDyklcLj4BVHwIIBIvZuVYx5PzojJWgOsUr/s1600/images-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxT0p78apGdf79tUAeacGr7LXimNG80ItxebyPKS5gEiwYh4buvVsPnLQtFSayLTAO9Ao3TvlkXcSAk2jP3atYeoMFe_1tPu6mg3j-BkaisDyklcLj4BVHwIIBIvZuVYx5PzojJWgOsUr/s1600/images-2.jpg" /></span></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Buddhist temple in MuktinathWith snow-clad mountain on the background, the beautifully adorned 3-tiered temple of pagoda style may give impression of a complete Hindu shrine. But, the Buddhist prayer flags fluttering with one side attached to strings that embroider the shrine will make you reconsider your last opinion. Yes, this is Muktinath- the pilgrimage for the Hindus as well as a sacred place of the Buddhists. The holy abode situated at the base of Thorang-la Pass, one of the favorite places of High altitude trekkers, represents a perfect paradigm of centuries-old understanding between the two religions. The main temple houses the statue of lord Vishnu which is also revered as Aalokitesvara – the deity of compassion by the Buddhists. Apart from the main temple there is a remarkable coexistence of other Hindu temples (Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha) and many prayer wheels and chortens (stupas) in a common religious platform.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The history of Muktinath dates back to around 15th year from the start of 19th century when a queen of Nepal initiated the construction of the temple. Muktikshetra, the site of Muktinath, is considered by Hindus to be the place of salvation as is its literal meaning in Sanaskrit. According to a legend, the Hindu god of creation Brahma made an offering by lighting fire on water. Surprisingly, the phenomenon attesting this Hindu legend –flame of natural gas that is believed to be burning from the eternity can be witnessed inside a Buddhist monastery, namely Meber Lakhag Gompa. There are nunneries to the left of the temple. There is also a Shiva temple surrounded by Vishnu, Ram and Ganesh temples which is the only all-Hindu shrine of the site. The monastery at the entry of the complex is Sangdo Gompa which was once a residence of monks and who, as told by the villagers, performed Lama Dance during Lhosar. The complex apart from seating the religiously important temples and stupas is known for being the site of spiritual practice by Hindu as well as Buddhist yogis in the past. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasabhava who is credited for bringing Buddhism to Tibet had meditated here on his way to Tibet whose footprints are still preserved in the site. Similarly, an 18th century Indian yogi Swaminarayan had undergone a severe penance whose monument rests at one of the spots.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><br /> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Muktinath – Where Hinduism Meets Buddhism at a Picturesque Himalayan Landscape</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The yard of Muktikshetra consists of 108 water spouts, each with the shape of a boar-head, from where ice-cold water emanate. These are believed of delivering salvation if shower is taken from each. The devotees baring themselves in such a cold air and running quickly bathing from one faucet to the other with the chilling water is fun to observe. The Tibetan identify Muktinath as Chuming Gyatsa who probably coined the title after those water spouts (Chuming Gyatsa = 100 waters in Tibetan). A large number of religious visitors throng at Muktinath during the Poornima (full moon) of August-September, which is an auspicious day for the Hindus. For those interested in tribal festivals with horse-race, the propitious time to visit is during Yartung festival which is marked by open gambling (still illegal in Nepal ), horse-race , joviality, alcohol and much more. For the rest, any time between April-May or October-November is the best. The recently constructed handsome gate, shops run by the nuns, poplar trees at the altitude of more than a dozen of thousand feet, a peculiar Chorten with strange sounds said to heal ear diseases are also the attractions of Muktinath worth mentioning.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The accessibility to Muktinath has become much better with the construction of road, though many trekkers consider that the excavation has rather hampered the long-preserved and exotic significance of that route. However, you have plenty of options to reach Muktinath – either by trekking, flight to Johmsom and a short trek or directly via jeep ride. Whatever mode you opt, you can make your Nepal stay memorable simply by paying a visit to the Muktinath – a pilgrimage located at the spectacular Himalayan setting, a focal point of the Annapurna trek, an ideal conflation of Buddhism and Hinduism and much more.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source : <a href="http://blog.visitnepal.com/muktinath-of-nepal/#.WFiPDNXBXqA" target="_blank">visitnepal.com</a></span></div>

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Buddhist Festivals in Nepal

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI23MEdRYi8j86xrzRQioVzodqZ83DSNIS71qIkuhgziGds9ReqMXfKxxExDyLQBAr7EQU8OyrI7G6iEP9n7G17tZuhcGF_9uA7y8eizsi1EOnlSz9PtToWHTjYT9nvTPoL2yc1Rdj66dn/s1600/images-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI23MEdRYi8j86xrzRQioVzodqZ83DSNIS71qIkuhgziGds9ReqMXfKxxExDyLQBAr7EQU8OyrI7G6iEP9n7G17tZuhcGF_9uA7y8eizsi1EOnlSz9PtToWHTjYT9nvTPoL2yc1Rdj66dn/s1600/images-1.jpg" /></span></a></div> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The culture of Nepal is synonymous with its festivals. Myriads of festivals pertaining to different ethnic groups and religions are celebrated throughout the year. Nepal government, in the recent times, has declared national holidays for the chief festivals of major and minor tribal groups of the country, which once was the privilege of those who celebrated Dashain, Tihar and other petty ‘exclusively’ Hindu observations.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Buddhism is adhered by around 11% of the country’s population, especially by the highlanders (Sherpa, Bhotia), Tamangs , Gurungs and Buddhist Newars. These 4 different ethnic groups have their own specific festivals, dissimilar to other groups. The festivals observed by Sherpa and Bhotiya are almost , if not totally, similar to that of Tibetan while Newars, Gurungs and Tamangs have their own unique ways – some derived from the Hindu tradition and some passed down from generations.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Lhosar: </span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lhosar (New year in Tibetan) is the major religious day for Tibetan peoples, including Sherpa, which marks the start of the new year. The festival usually falls during the month of February or March, which is decided according to the lunar calendar. The fête is actually celebrated for 15 days, first 3 days being the chief period of festivity. Donning new clothes, adorning with jewelries, feasting and dancing are some of the features of the festival. Special noodles called “guthuk” are prepared during Lhosar. In Baudhanath premises of Kathmandu, a portrait of Dalai Lama is exhibited and paraded around the shrine while a multitude of pilgrims swarm there. Tamangs celebrate Lhosar as “Sonam” Lhosar and Gurungs as “Tamu” Lhosar, but at separate times and diverse manners.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Buddha Jayanti: </span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Buddha Jayanti which celebrates the birth of Lord Buddha falls on the day of the full moon of Baisakha (April or May). Some texts also claim that the Shakyamuni attained enlightenment and left his worldly soul on the same day. Major Buddhist shrines belonging to Tibetan Vajrayana sect are embellished with prayer flags. Thousands of pilgrims, both Buddhist and Hindu, from all over Nepal as well as India throng Lumbini during this day. Amazing fact is that some Hindus also revere Buddha as the 9th reincarnation of lord Vishnu, though Buddha himself was an agnostic.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Dalai Lama’s Birthday (June 6): </span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">This anniversary is mainly celebrated by the Tibetan refugees dwelling around Baudhanath and different refugee camps of Nepal. Prayers are invoked for the long life and health of His Holiness. This day, apart from patriotic significance, is marked with religious importance as HH is considered to be the incarnation of Aalokitesvara, one of the bodhisattvas.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Mani Rimdhu: </span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">This festival is observed by Sherpas in Khumbu (Everest region) of Nepal during the full moon of either December or November, which sometimes may be scheduled at a more specific time other than the mentioned months. The monks perform masked dances celebrating the victory of Buddhism over Bon-Po religion in the region. This festival is also marked with merriment by monks as well as laymen.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Tiji festival: </span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">This festival is somewhat similar to Mani Rimdhu but celebrated in the restricted area of upper Mustang by Lhoba peoples. Tiji usually falls during May and Lamas perform colorful masked dances depicting a tale of demon being vanquished by his own son who thus was able to save Mustang and its dwellers from the evil intentions of his father. Tourists and locals gather annually during the festival which is celebrated for three days.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Yartung: </span></h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Yartung means end of summer in Tibetan and is reveled in Ranipauwa, the gateway to Muktinath. Villagers from as far as Dolpo in the west gather to observe and participate in this 3 days carnival, usually feted during july, which also includes an exciting horse race competition. The first day is royal day which features the (now-ex) king of Mustang, second day is chiefly celebrated by the monks and third day is for the gala by the laymen (locals and tourists). </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The culture of Nepal is synonymous with its festivals. Myriads of festivals pertaining to different ethnic groups and religions are celebrated throughout the year. Nepal government, in the recent times, has declared national holidays for the chief festivals of major and minor tribal groups of the country, which once was the privilege of those who celebrated Dashain, Tihar and other petty ‘exclusively’ Hindu observations.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source : <a href="http://blog.visitnepal.com/buddhist-festivals-in-nepal/" target="_blank">visitnepal.com</a></span></div>

Buddhist Festivals in Nepal

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Places with Cultural and Natural beauty in Nepal

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloHFCiigSUOtI-jrkk9jo9m6LJ8Dd2dP2vj5ScPd7JsvwV7_YVyIyyNEcXqsUhK_uJKbLu2OXgZD_XK1OpFegA7eaR-C8AJyrAACEeeaZutDuqeqZ1dDtzUaXWcp2SU5lB1JsFVk6LDkY/s1600/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloHFCiigSUOtI-jrkk9jo9m6LJ8Dd2dP2vj5ScPd7JsvwV7_YVyIyyNEcXqsUhK_uJKbLu2OXgZD_XK1OpFegA7eaR-C8AJyrAACEeeaZutDuqeqZ1dDtzUaXWcp2SU5lB1JsFVk6LDkY/s1600/download-1.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mixing natural beauty, cultural richness and a great history, Nepal is one of the appealing places of the world rich in cultural heritage. The broad mountain ranges run through its landscape hugging the cities and temples of the country. Fruitful soils pay the land with diverse ecosystem and incredible varieties of crops. The cultural beauty and ethnicities of Nepal are yet to be discovered. The grandeur of Himalayas, the fertile green lands and the untouched natural beauty, makes Nepal worth the visit. Here are the top 7 destinations to visit when in Nepal</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Pokhara</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pokhara is one of the most beautiful locations in the Nepal. Pokhara is 2nd largest city in the country. This city has some truly sensational views of green hills and vast mountains. The city is also named as ‘The Jewel in the Himalayas’. It is the common visiting destination for tourists. When in the area, Phewa Lake, Barahi temple and the famous World Peace Pagoda can be visited with the stunning view of the surrounding hills.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Lo Manthang</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lo Manthang is the destination that offers a range of cultural experience. Lo Manthang is located in the Mustang district. Not many tourists visit this place, because of which the cultural heritage of Lo Manthang, specifically Upper Mustang, is untouched. You may explore some richest Buddhist culture in this region. Tiji festival is celebrated annually usually in the month of May and is a very important event. The festival lasts for about three days. Tiji Festival is worth attending on the visit to Nepal.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Kathmandu Valley</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu. The Kathmandu valley contains an extraordinary number of cultural heritage sites. The valley continues to be known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site In the valley are the temples of Pashupatinath and along the side of Bagmati river is the famous temple of Lord Shiva, one of the oldest temple in Kathmandu. To look outstanding views of the area, visit the city of Nagarkot.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Langtang</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Tucked over northern region of Kathmandu, Langtang is very near to the borders of Tibet and China, and is actually a well-known trekking destination. Here you will discover Tamang Heritage Path that passes throughout the ancient towns of Gatlang, Chilime also Briddim. Langtang offers some of the eldest and also most traditional Tamang towns, and you can see how the old tribes of Nepal used to live. Gosainkunda River is definitely an important religious location for Hindus, believed that the lake was created by the Lord Shiva. You can experience Langtang with 10 days Photography workshop trek.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Ilam</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Ilam is situated in the calm hills of Eastern Nepal. The region is famous for the generation of Nepal tea, beautiful landscapes and traditions. Antu Danda is a well-known location for the beautiful views contributing the areas. An important religious place is Gajur Mukhi, which is tunnel that has been carved comprising of images of Hindu Gods.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Chitwan National Park</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Chitwan National Park, to the south of Kathmandu, is an amazing national park. It is a well-managed, ensuring breeding problems of the animals in Nepal, also, in addition proper supervision of the forests and surrounding region. Specifically the tigers, elephants and fresh water dolphins make Chitwan a great visiting experience.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">Tansen</span></h3> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">A lovely community of Tansen lies in the mid-West Nepalese hills which also involves quaint homes with traditional Newari architectures. Outstanding temples like the Bhairab Shrine, are always particular to this part of Nepal, making it an essential cultural visiting place.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mixing natural beauty, cultural richness and a great history, Nepal is one of the appealing places of the world rich in cultural heritage. The broad mountain ranges run through its landscape hugging the cities and temples of the country. Fruitful soils pay the land with diverse ecosystem and incredible varieties of crops. The cultural beauty and ethnicities of Nepal are yet to be discovered. The grandeur of Himalayas, the fertile green lands and the untouched natural beauty, makes Nepal worth the visit. Here are the top 7 destinations to visit when in Nepal</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu. The Kathmandu valley contains an extraordinary number of cultural heritage sites. The valley continues to be known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site In the valley are the temples of Pashupatinath and along the side of Bagmati river is the famous temple of Lord Shiva, one of the oldest temple in Kathmandu. To look outstanding views of the area, visit the city of Nagarkot.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Source : <a href="http://gorgeousnepal.com/nepal-place-rich-culture-natural-beauty/" target="_blank">gorgeousnepal.com</a></span></div>

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Nepal: Do's ＆ Dont's

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEdFY7l9eakCnIRVlljicTrBgT1oeTnFKTBORWq7oNYaGhnUkyuE6nP8lguSubPJhJxiLre_0jsOw-pICu5OaqVHqkuQ_PxcHx4sBUP3TcIUSrqAjrlMU_2aX9kan_SvRX2GJd1gd7d_I/s1600/nepal-dos-donts-624x380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEdFY7l9eakCnIRVlljicTrBgT1oeTnFKTBORWq7oNYaGhnUkyuE6nP8lguSubPJhJxiLre_0jsOw-pICu5OaqVHqkuQ_PxcHx4sBUP3TcIUSrqAjrlMU_2aX9kan_SvRX2GJd1gd7d_I/s320/nepal-dos-donts-624x380.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Nepal heartily welcomes all of our valued visitors. Either you are trekking in the mountains or touring the Kathmandu valley we suggest you that you treat the land its people with care & respect. Below are some tips on how you can keep the environment clean and show appreciation for age-old culture and traditional religious beliefs. Nepal’s Culture might be astonishing and surprising for newcomers therefore these tips are sometimes necessary.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">To show gratitude and respect, use both of your hands rather than one when giving or receiving something, even money. It’s seen as a gesture of respect.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Remember not to point with a single finger but use a flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Among Hindus, avoid touching women and holy men. In Nepal, people especially women, do not normally shakes hands when they greet one another, but instead press palms together in a prayer-like gesture known “Namaste” greeting is preferable.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Don’t eat with your left hand. The left hand is for…where the sun never shines.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Never eat beef in front of Hindus & Buddhist because beef is strictly prohibited among both Hindus and Buddhists. Cows are sacred in Nepal.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Try not to step over or point your feet at another person, a sacred place or a hearth.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Remove your shoes when entering a home , temple or monastery ( and leather items in Hindu temples ) and avoid smoking and wearing scant dress in religious settings. Remember, some of the temples entrance may be prohibited for non-Hindus.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">It is better not to touch offerings or persons when they are on way to shrines, especially if you are non-Hindu.</span></div> <h3 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> Dos and Donts in Nepal</span></h3> <div> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Don’t offer food to a Nepalese after tasting it, nor eat from a common pot, and avoid touching your lips to a shared drinking vessel.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">The sight of men holding hands is common, but men and women holding hands, and general acts of affection, are frowned upon. Do not do something that is totally alien to Nepalese culture.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Do walk around stupas clockwise, so that the outer walls are always on your right. If you encounter a stone wall covered with Tibetan inscriptions, do the same: Walk past with the wall on your right (and don’t take any of the stones).</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Don’t lose your cool. Raising your voice or shouting is seen as extremely bad manners in Nepal too and will only make any problem worse.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Do get a receipt of authenticity when purchasing an antique replica, otherwise, you will not be allowed to take it out of the country. And don’t buy ivory or fur from endangered species, your purchases encourage the trade in such illegal goods, and you won’t be allowed to bring them back home anyway.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Don’t give in to children who ask for just one rupee. Although a rupee is a small amount that anyone can spare, successful begging leads young children to drop out of school and take up panhandling as their trade. If you want to help, give to a trustworthy charity or a school.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Don’t take photographs of locals, holy shrines & temples unless they have clearly given their consent.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">The sight of men holding hands is common, but men and women holding hands, and general acts of affection, are frowned upon. Do not do something that is totally alien to Nepalese culture.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Do walk around stupas clockwise, so that the outer walls are always on your right. If you encounter a stone wall covered with Tibetan inscriptions, do the same: Walk past with the wall on your right (and don’t take any of the stones).</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Don’t lose your cool. Raising your voice or shouting is seen as extremely bad manners in Nepal too and will only make any problem worse.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Do get a receipt of authenticity when purchasing an antique replica, otherwise, you will not be allowed to take it out of the country. And don’t buy ivory or fur from endangered species, your purchases encourage the trade in such illegal goods, and you won’t be allowed to bring them back home anyway. Don’t offer food to a Nepalese after tasting it, nor eat from a common pot, and avoid touching your lips to a shared drinking vessel.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "ubuntu"; font-size: xx-small;">Source : <a href="https://mosaicadventure.com/nepal-dos-donts/" target="_blank">mosaicadventure.com</a></span></div>

Nepal: Do's ＆ Dont's

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