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What do you know about Nepal?

Namaste(नमस्ते�) or Namaskar(नमस्का�र). A respectful greeting said by the Nepalese to everyone!

Unique flag!

National animal

These is why most Hindu people do not eat beef

National Bird( Lophophorus, in Nepal Daphe) Very rare species around the world

Kathmandu is the capital city with a population of more then 700,000.

Currency(Rupees)

Common food of Nepal

What is Nepal known for?

• UNESCO listed 7 world heritage sites in Nepal• Mountainous country, 8 out of 10 of the worlds tallest mountain are

found at Nepal including the tallest Mt Everest. • Great tourist destination ( adventurous, culture rich, diversity,

affordable travel; $1 is the amount of money half the population of Nepal survives on)

• Also called as Amazon of Asia. Very rich in biodiversity and many new places are still unexplored.

• About 80 ethnic groups and 123 languages are spoken in Nepal. • Nepal is the second richest country in water resources after Brazil.

Kathmandu Durbar Square about 900 years old. First ruled by Malla kings.

Patan Durbar Square ruled by Thakuri dynasty

Bhaktapur Durbar Square founded by King Ananda Dev in 889 A.D

Swayambhunath temple also known as the monkey temple. This Buddhist temple is about 2500 years old and it is situated at a top of a hill in the Kathmandu valley.

Boudhanath stupa one of the oldest and largest Buddhist stupa in the world.

Pashupatinath temple is regarded as one of the most sacred Hindi temple in the world.

Mt Everest the worlds tallest mountain. 29,002 ft.

Trekking can be challenging in Nepal due to geographical barrier. Yet, people take chances to enjoy the natural beauty along the way.

Animals are used as a means of transportation in the Himalayan region

Some common adventures in Nepal

Jungle safari

Bungee jumping from a 160 m high bridge into one of the wildest river of Nepal.

Cycling in the mountain can be a thrilling experience.

Rafting in high current rivers is a great sport done as a group.

Paragliding from the height above 1592 meter.

And many more adventures can be experienced in Nepal at an affordable price.

So come visit Nepal for a one time life experience.

Its never too late for some fun!

Thank you(Dhanyabad)

धन्यवा�द