Kukur Tihar 2010Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, is being celebrated in every household in every year, to mark the second day of Yamapanchak of the Tihar festival, the second biggest festival of Hindus which is... + Full Story
Volunteering Abroad in Nepal for Your HolidaysMonday, 19 September 2011 | Nathaniel ManuWorking as a volunteer abroad in Nepal during your vacation or gap year between school and university will be an experience that you will never forget. However, although Nepal may be the destination... + Full Story
Kirtipur: ancient capital of NepalSunday, 13 February 2011 | ColorfulNepal.comKirtipur is one of the oldest Human settlements in the Kathmandu Valley. This tiny town is recorded as an ancient capital of Nepal. Kirtipur means “a famed town” in Nepali language is... + Full Story
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.
This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and dialects.Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure oppurtunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.
Language: Nepali Currency: Nepalese Rupee Political System: Multiparty democracy. National Bird: Impean Pheasant Danfe). National Flower: Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans).
The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel writers in recognition of her cultural richness :
are explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural heritage.
Nepal, nestled between China and India, is the country eight of the world's 10 highest mountains, including Mount Everest. Some Nepal tours view the majestic peak by plane, while more adventurous travelers can hike among its foothills, exploring isolated monasteries, local teahouses, glacial valleys, thundering waterfalls and natural hot springs.
The travel and tours in Nepal are into different groups depending up on the cost and time frame. First, there is a list of travel and tours operators that only visit Nepal, then there is a list of tours that include a visit to Nepal as well as other regions.
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KATHMANDU, NOV 10 - Nepal will be participating in World Expo 2010, the largest of its kind ever held, from May 1 to 31 October 2010 in Shanghai, China with the theme "Tales of Kathmandu City."
"We will be participating very effectively in World Expo 2010 as this will also be the biggest platform for us to exhibit the country's potentialities," said Amrit Shakya, chairman of the Implementing Experts Group (IEG), the Nepalis official organiser appointed by the government for the expo.
Addressing a press meet in the capital on Monday, Shakya said that preparations for the expo were being carried out aggressively. The IEG is building a special Nepal Pavilion for the expo spread over 4,000 sq m reflecting the country's traditional architectural beauty.
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) launched a "tourism song" named "Paryeton" keeping in view the upcoming Tourism Year 2011 (NTY) on Sunday.
Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Sharat Singh Bhandari unveiled the new song at a program held at the NTB office in the capital.
The song was played to the audience gathered at the NTB hall after the opening ceremony and Minister Bhandari said he liked the song. He also said that tourism is one of the biggest and profitable industries in Nepal.
"So, let's hope NTY 2011 will be very fruitful for our country's economy and to the people of Nepal as well," Minister Bhandari said. He, however, added that much publicity still needs to be done to ensure the success of NTY 2011.
Lonely Planet Names Nepal One of 2010's Top 10 Countries
Written by Source: Nepal Tourism Board
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
Lonely Planet has chosen Nepal as one of the world's Top 10 Countries for next year in LONELY PLANET'S BEST IN TRAVEL 2010, published this week.
BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 is Lonely Planet's fifth eagerly-awaited annual collection of the best places to go and the best things to do around the world for the year ahead.
Other destinations to make Lonely Planet's Top 10 Countries 2010 list are El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the USA.
Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and community, BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 showcases a year's worth of inspiration to take travellers out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Other highlights include:
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Great Himalaya : Trail opens for businessAustralian-based adventure travel company World Expeditions in association with Highland Excursions Nepal announced the start of commercial trekking on the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) on Wednesday.The... + Full Story
Internal tourist arrival up in SaurahaWith the beginning of the tourist season, internal tourists have started thronging Sauraha of Chitwan district.The open national park in Chitwan is the main attraction for them. Chitwan is the... + Full Story
