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Travel Nepal and discover the Sovereign Independent Kingdom of Nepal. Nepal is a South Asian country located in the Himalayas, making it one of Asia’s most marveled spots for tourism.
It is the world’s 93rd largest country and ranks at the 41st most famous country in the world. In 2009 the population of Nepal was recorded as 29,330,505.
Nepal is surrounded by Asian countries which include Tibet on its North. On the East it shares the border with India and West Bengal and on the south it has the Indian state of Bihar. On the West side of Nepal lays the Uttar Pradesh of the Indian Union.
The climate is temperate, which makes Nepal tourism one of Asia’s best destinations. The country is divided into three geographic regions; the Himalayan Region, Mountain Region and Terai Regions. This is why travelers must plan their Nepal tour to make sure they do not miss out on the wonderful adventure travel in Nepal.
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Nepal Regions
The Himalayan Region, also known as the Great Himalayas are the world’s highest mountain range. The Himalayas extend alongside the Northern frontiers of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Burma. These beautiful and amazing mountains were created when the Indian subcontinent collided with Asia thousand of years ago. Even today, tectonic plates keep moving due to their plodding northward movement.
The region Everest Annapurna is the best places to visit during a trekking Nepal tour. You get to experience the beauty and freshness firsthand. The Nepal Rivers also originate from glaciers and snow-fed lakes and are the Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali rivers. The Chitwan National Park is also a recommendation for Nepal tourism where you get to see the natural life of animals in Nepal and get to ride on the majestic elephants of Asia.
The Mountain Region comprises some of the most exhilarating and simply breathtaking scenery. This region makes up to 64 percent of the total land area in the Himalayas. The Terai Region or Southern Terai Plains are a low-land area and take up approximately 17% of the country. It is comprised of grasslands, savannas and forest which lie at the Himalayan foothills.
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Once you arrive at Kathmandu, the Nepal capital, you get to visit the Hindu temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva. You can feel the beauty and enchanting presence of the Buddhist culture throughout the history of Nepal. Next stop during your Nepal tour is Patan, the largest town in the Kathmandu valley. It is known as the City of Beauty. Pakhora is the best mountain terrain where you get to walk and enjoy the fresh air of Nepal. While you travel Nepal, you can stay a day or two at these stops and enjoy the peace and serene atmosphere.
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Bhakatpur is also known as the City of Devotees, City of Culture, The living heritage and Nepal’s Cultural Gem. It is situated in the Kathmandu valley and is one of three royal cities in Kathmandu valley. It has the most awesome monuments and temples made of terra-cotta carved wood columns and carvings with gilded roofs and open courtyards. It has a number of religious shrines emphasizing the richness of Buddhist beliefs existing for thousands of years. Bhakatpur is surrounded by mountains and you enjoy the most remarkable view of the Himalayas from here.
Travel Nepal is always one of the best of a lifetime’s experience and every moment is worth it!
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