Nepal's Visit Area

Lumbini

Lumbini is situated 300 kilometers from Kathmandu and 190 kilometers south of Pokhara. This is a holy place because it is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. This is also known as the pilgrimage destination of the world's millions of Buddhists as well as other researchers and visitors. This is one of the World Heritage site listed by UNESCO.

Nagarkot

Nagarkot is also a popular tourist destination of Nepal. It is situated 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset.

Pokhara

The beauty, they say, lies in the eyes of a beholder. That might be true to something beautiful, but what you want to tell about something sublime. If there is something that challenges Biblical Garden of Eden in its splendor and magnificence, it’s Pokhara – the ultimate destination for the wanderlusts and those who appreciate, of course, beauty in its pristine glory.
The enchanting valley of Pokhara valley is situated at an altitude of 827 meters from sea level. An incarnation of the religious heaven, this celestial city is also known as the “city of seven lakes”. Just 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, it is linked by Air and by road from Kathmandu and the Indian border Sunauli. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, five peaks of Annapurna and others. This is one of the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic view in a sub-tropical setting. The nearest snow-capped mountain, Fishtail, is less then 30 kilometers from Pokhara. Pokhara's numerous lakes offer fishing, boating and swimming.
Climate of Pokhara
Pokhara has a pleasent invigorating climate and can be visited any time of the year. Even during summer, the temperature does not riseabove 30-32 degree celcius. After the onset of monsoon, the temperature goes down considerably, cooling the valley.
Access to Pokhara
Pokhara is situated 200 kilometers west from Kathmandu and is well connected by road and also by air. Pokhara can be reached in 6 hours via bus and just 30 minutes by Airplane from Kathmandu. And it is also connected with Indo-Nepal border. There are daily bus services from Pokhara to Indian border of Kakarvitta in the east, Birjung, Biratnagar and Sunauli in the middle part, Nepaljung and Mahendra Nagar in the west.
Caves and Water Falls in Pokhara
Pokhara is famous for limestone caves such as Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwar Mahadev and others. Davis Fall is the most famous water-fall in Pokhara, which comes to its gushing best just before disappearing underground.
Mountains and Hills in Pokhara
Like a divine painting from east to west, the breathtaking views of the world famous Himalayan ranges of Annapurna. Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and other appear so close as to make you feel that you can almost touch them. Sarankot, Kaskikot, Kalikasthan, Bharat Pokhari and the Pumdi Bhumdi Hills commands beautiful views of the valley and the mountains. The places are also vantage points to view sunrise and sunsets over the majestic Himalayan peaks
Lakes and Rivers in Pokhara
Pokhara is also known as lake city. There are seven famous lakes - Phewa or Fewa, Begnas and Rupa being the most well known ones. the glacial river Seti, flows right through the heart of the Pokhara valley and goes completely underground at certain places.Which is also called seti or white Gandaki because of the limestones sediments that give the water a milky tint. This river cuts the deepest gorge in Nepal.
Temples and Monasteries in Pokhara
The Bindabasini temple is the center of religious activity in the old bazaar area. Located right in the middle of the Fewa Lake, Barahi Temple attracts many tourists and Hindu pilgrims from Nepal and abroad. Another Hindu shrine is the Bhadrakali temple, which is situated on a small but beautiful hill with pleasant surroundings. Some other temples in Pokhara are Narayan Than, Ram Mandir, Krishna Mandir, Kedareswor Mahadav Mindir Lamakhor Lakeside.World Peace Pagoda , a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shores of Fewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight, this shrine, built by Japanese, is a great vantage point offering spectacular views of the Lake as well as Pokhara city.
Museums and Heritage sites in Pokhara
The Annapurna museum displays a large variety of butterflies, moths and insects and also cement-models depicting Nepal's wildlife. The Annapurna museum is located inside the Prithivi Narayan Campus. The Pokhara regional museum exhibits a variety of items that captures the culture and customs of different tribes and races of Nepal. The regional museum is located at Naya Sadak. The Mountaineering Museum provides detailed information on mountaineering expeditions in Nepal. The Mountaineering Museum is very new and it is located in Ghari Patan which is close to Pokhara Eye Hospital
Boating and Fishing in Pokhara
Boating and fishing are the most popular attractions of the Phewa lake. hiring a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the other side of the lake bordering the forested hill and taking a swim can be the highlight of a warm day.
Adventure and trekking in Pokhara
Paragliding, Golfing, Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Micro-light aircraft, Bi-cycling and hiking in the hills are the most adventure activities in Pokhara. The valley is the starting point of some of the most popular treks in the country.
Culture of Pokhara
Pokhara - a dazzling mountains landmark in the west of Nepal is a melting pot of various ethnic groups comprising Brahmins, Chhetri, Newars, Magars, Gurungs etc vibrant in their respective cultures and in pure harmony.

Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel Lodge :- Dhulikhel Lodge has a tradition of providing hospitality and comfortable accommodation going back 25 years. The restaurant serves Nepali and the la carte menu. Its conference hall seats 30. Dhulikhel Lodge provides free information and a map of Namobuddha.

Dhulikhel Lodge Resorts:- Charming traditional architecture complemented by all modern facilities for a relaxing and comfortable stay. All rooms offer stunning views of the mountains and the Panchkhal Valley. restaurant serve Nepali, Continental and Tibetan cuisine.

Dhulikhel Mountain Resorts:- Nestled on a mountainside the resort's 42 comfortable rooms in bungalows, all with attached bath, are equipped with modern amenities and offer a breath-taking view of the northeastern Himalaya.

Himalaya Shangrila Resorts:- Hotel Sun-n-Snow:- Located in the pristine hill resort of Dhulikhel , where the picks speaks, some 30 kilometers to the east of Kathmandu, Hotel Sun-N-snow offers 16 deluxe and 12 standard rooms, each equipped with all modern amenities.

Mirable Resort Hotel:- Enjoy the breathtaking view of Dhulikhel from Mirable where the scenic bliss is enhanced by luxuries rooms and great food.

Hotel Ravine Sunrise:- Set amidest an exquisite landscape with abundant greenery and far from the din and noise of city life, Hotel Ravine Sunrise offer a combination of comfort, hospitality and nature at its best. Situated at high point, its 12 well-appointed rooms with modern facilities open to the sensational panoramic view of the himalaya.

High View Resorts Dhulikhel:- Located atop a peaceful height, High view resort offers a panoramic view of the himalaya as well as the terraced landscape of surrounding villages. Our 17 spacious rooms in five exclusive bungalows in traditional Nepali style have attached bath with hot and cold water provided by solar panels.

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Welcome to Nepal !

Often termed as the 'epitome of nature' and the "divine artist's key-sketch", Nepal is a country lavishly and sumptuously blessed by the Mother Nature. She boasts the white majestic mountains, including the world's highest mountain Mount Everest, variegated hills clad in colorful attires of pines and rhododendrons, crystal clear lakes, whistling rivers, deep gorges, verdant plains and hinterlands. Moreover, she is a sanctuary of umpteen species of flora and fauna, a melting pot of diverse ethnic groups and their unique cultures, and, above all, a country of gods and temples etc. Owing to its natural beauty and cultural diversity, Nepal has been regarded as one of the very bests holiday destination around the globe.
Enchantment is everywhere in Nepal; be it in the cool and invigorating shade of the high mountains, or on terraced farmlands carved like stairways out of hill ridges, or still across waterfalls, creeks, rushing mountain rivers amidst gorges, valleys and forests teeming with a cornucopia of flora and fauna. There are lakes amidst breathtaking settings, strong-current rivers for rafting, Wildlife Safaris, the tallest mountains to climb, trekking across vales and dales, and, above all, warm, friendly, welcoming people. In this respect, Nepal becomes a perfect holiday destination for tourists, trekkers, mountaineers, writers, honeymooners, lovers, retired people and people interested in research.

Nepal Geography
As Nepal is sandwiched between two economic and geographical Leviathans, it is rightfully regarded as “ A Yam between Two Boulders” as While Nepal abuts on Indian border in the east, the west and the South, Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China shares the vast Himalayan frontier with Nepal. The length of the county is 885 kilometers from east to west, and its breath varies from 145 kilometers to 241 kilometers from north to south. The total area is 147,181 sq. kilometers.

Climate
Nepal isn’t only the home of mysterious Yeti and elusive Snow Leopard, but also a constant cause of wonder for meteorologists for her simply amazing variations in climatic conditions. Divided into three different geographical regions, Nepal houses the snow-capped Himalayas in the north, a vast stretch of plains in the south and two chains of hills, known as Mahabharata and Churiya range, acting as a geological bridge between the northern and southern region.
The most astonishing thing about the geography of Nepal is that the distance between the tropical lowlands and the snow-capped mountainous region is very less. While the distance between the tropical and alpine regions in most of the countries around the globe is more than 1000 km, it is just less than 100 km in some places in Nepal.. The temperature varies between zero in the mountains to over 30 degrees Celsius in the valleys, and to mercury plummeting up to 38 degrees during summer in the lowlands.

Population
‘Unity in diversity’ is really the mot just for a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual country like Nepal. It had a population of 18,462,081 at the time of the 1991 census. The average population density at the time was 125 persons per sq km (329 per sq mi), although nearly half the people were concentrated in the narrow Terai region. In contrast, the 2003 population estimate was 26,469,569. The population has grown rapidly since 1950 when there were only 9 million people. In 2003 the population was increasing at an annual rate of 2.3 percent. Only 12 percent of the population lived in urban areas. The rate of population in the urban areas, however, has grown significantly thanks to a number of social, political and economic reasons.

Get in
You may need a tourist Visa to enter the country. A propspective visitor can apply for the visa from several embassies and consulates in most countries in the world. Nepal has diplomatic missions in
Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Burma, Canada, China, Denmark, Finaland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Myanmar, The Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Phillipines, Spain , Sweeden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tibet, the United Kingdom and the United States of America that issue visas to the propective visitors.

Entrance/Egress
The following entery/exit points have been set by the government of Nepal for the foreign visitors:
1. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
2. Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (North)
3. Karkarvitta, Jhapa (East)
4. Belahia,Bhairhawa (West)
5. Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
6. Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Mid-East)
7. Mohana, Dhangadi (Far-West)
8. Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Far-West)

Via Air
Since there is only one international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, in Nepal, it is the Hobson’s choice for vistors to start their Himalayan voyage from the capital city itself. The following airlines company operate their services from/to Kathmandu:

1. Nepal Airlines (Run by the Nepalese government, it operates its service to/from Bangkok, Banglore, Calcutta, Delhi, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Osaka, Paris, London, Shanghai, Singapore)
2. Korean Air (Seoul)
3. Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Dhaka)
4. Air China (Lhasa)
5. Condor (Munich)
6. Druk Air (Paro)
7. Gulf Air (Abu Dhabi)
8. Indian Airlines (Delhi, Calcutta, Varanasi)
9. Qatar Airways ( Doha)
10. Thai International (Bangkok)
11. Martin Air (Amsterdam via Sharjah)

Via Land
Although Indo/Nepal border is a porous one, you must enter the country by road from India through one of the border crossing points ( as described under the heading Entrance/Egress). If you are coming from Tibet, the route is Kodari, Sindhupalchowk. There is no national passenger rail service in Nepal, but there is a rail service operating from Calcutta, India. A train by the name Mithila Express plies regularly between Howrah Station, Calcutta, to Birgunj, one of the chief entry points to Nepal.

Contact
Although the comminication infrastructure of Nepal is not to the world’s standard, still the pincipal cities across the countries entertain almost all forms of sophisticated communication systems. These include:

1. Telephone:

The international country code for Nepal is 977. There are two to three digit area code and six-digit local phone numbers. The communication system, operated by Nepal Telecom, a quasi-governmental organization, caters its service in almost all the seventy-five district of the country. But some off-the-map villages don’t have telephone facilities. However, the East-West optical fibre project, which is on the verge of its completion, is expected to cover all the villages and hamlets of the country within two to three years time. Besides Nepal Telecom, United Tele Communication Limited (UTL), a privately owned company, is providing its services in Kathmandu Valley.

2. Cell Phones
Mobiles are widely used, but due to the geoprphical constraints , some rural areas have only analog service, or no service at all. Nepal Telecom and UTL operate operate CDMA networks; Mero Mobile, a private mobile company, operates the only GPRS network. Travellers planning to bring their GPRS phones with them might do well to check that their handset supports the appropriate frequencies.

3. Internet
There are cyber cafes in almost most of the tourist areas all over the country. A trekker can surf the net in Solukhumbu, the entry point of Mount Everest Region. Nomal rate is Rs 20 to 30 per hours in the main cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. New Pokhara Lodge Lakeside Pokhara offer free internet to hotel's customers.

4. Mail
The snail mail system is there but, as a rule, it is not always speedy. Also, international parcel postal services can be costly. Furthermore, internationally acclaimed courier service providers like DHL and Fedex also have their branches in most parts of the country.

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Osho Tapoban Photo

Osho Tapoban Photo

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Osho Tapoban

Introduction

Osho Tapoban is an international commune that stood up by the effort of Swami Anand Arun, an intimate disciple of Osho and coordinator of Osho Tapoban and Osho lovers / sannyasins. Osho had a desire to live in the Himalayas during last days of His life. But due to certain unavoidable circumstances this could not happen.
During His visit to Nepal He had directed Swami Arun to build a commune which would be just outside the city and not too far away and not too close either, easily accessible to the seekers and could accommodate 100 people for camps and a hall that could accommodate 200+ people for meditation.
Swami Arun and friends were desperately searching for such a place in Kathmandu. They viewed many places outside valley, but were still unsatisfied. Then finally they came across the hills of Nagarjuna forest, where Buddhist saint Nagarjuna had meditated and attained ultimate enlightenment. This was the place where Osho Tapoban came to be in existence. With the undying efforts of Sw. Arun and Osho lovers in Nepal, Osho Tapoban laid its foundation and hence a commune flourished under the guidance of Osho.
Osho Tapoban is a trust, registered under the rules of the Government of Nepal on 1990. Since then Osho Tapoban has been developing day by day with its varieties of activities. Now Osho Tapoban has common rooms, dormitories, deluxe rooms that can easily accommodate 100 people for Meditation Camps, a beautiful Meditation Hall to accommodate 200 people for meditation and 500 for discourses.
We have our own Sujata kitchen which serves hygienic vegetarian food for the people staying and visiting Tapoban. A beautiful sculpture garden has also been set up. The grand place to be at Osho Tapoban is The OSHO SAMADHI, were the sacred remains of Oshos body have been kept. Besides the scenic beauty all the year round one can feel the energy and the vibe of Osho every where at Osho Tapoban.
Tapoban is being popular among Osho Lovers and the visitors from Nepal and other countries too. Osho Tapoban is the place to be, the place where one can get inner peace, explore yourself in a meditative environment and a place that will remain in your heart for ever and you wont afford to miss this place.

Quote of the day
Nobody can give you the meaning of your life. It is your life, the meaning has also to be yours. It is your life and it is only accessible to you. Only in living will the mystery be revealed to you.
- OSHO

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NATIONAL PARKS, CONSERVATION AREAS AND WILDLIFE RESERVE OF NEPAL

NATIONAL PARKS, CONSERVATION AREAS AND WILDLIFE RESERVE OF NEPAL

There are a total of 9 National parks, 3 Wildlife Reserve, 3Conservation areas 1 Hunting Reserve including 9 Buffer zones around national parks, covering a total of 28,585,67km square of the country's total land.

ANNAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA (7,629 sq km):
The Annapurna Conservation Area is one of the best trekking trails in the world. Starting with an Altitude of 790 m, the area reaches as high as 8,091 n of Mt.Annapurna.Ghandruk is the first experience and further down is Ghorepani that provides fantastic panoramic view of the Annapurna ranges. Wildlife includes around 100 different kinds of mammals including rare snow leopard and blue sheep. The region also boasts of around 478 species of birds including multi colored Impheyan, Koklas and blood pheasants. In addition the region is also home to 39 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians.

DHORPATAN HUNTING RESERVE (1,325 sq km):
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only area in Nepal where licensed is allowed. The reserve adjoins Myagdhi district and Baglung district, just below the Dhaulagiri range in West Nepal. The reserve begins at 3,000 m reaches as high as 7,000 m. Hunters also get pheasants and partridges in viable population for hunting. Other animals found here are leopard, ghoral, serow, Himalayan black bear, and wild boar. Endangered animals in the reserve are musk deer, wolf, red panda, cheer pheasant and Damp he.

KANCHENJUNGA CONSERVATION AREA (2,035 sq km)
Situated in the north eastern Nepal in the district of Taplejung, the Kanchanjunga Conservation Area is boarded by the Tibet-China in the north, Sikkim-India in the east and Sankhuwa Sabha district in the west. Wildlife includes endangered snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, red panda, blue sheep and rhesus macaw. About 202 species of different birds including Impheyan pheasant, red billed blue magpie, shy drongo are found in the area

KHAPTAD NATIONAL PARK (225 sq km)
Khaptad National park in the West Nepal is the home of Khaptad Swami, the renowned scholar and a hermit. The park is reported to have 266bird species with migratory birds joining the residential ones. It supports about 175 breeding birds species. Some of the Impeyan pheasant (Daphne), Nepal's national bird, and many types of partridges. Flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos, and eagles. Wide variety of butterflies, moths, and insects are also form a part of the Khaptad ecosystem. The park provides habitat for some 20 different species of animals. Common ones include Barking deer, Wild boar etc.

KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE RESERVE (176 sq km):
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has carved a place for itself as a birdwatcher's paradise. The reserve spreads over Saptari districts in the East Nepal over the embankments of the River Koshi.The reserve ha been recognized as a Wetland site from1987. The reserve is also home to around 20 other animals' species such as Hog deer, Wild boar, spotted deer, Blue bull. Around 441 species of birds many seen nowhere else in Nepal have been recorded, including 20 dock species, 2 Ibis species, White tailed stonechat, Striated marsh warbler, 30 shore birds, 114 water birds and the endangered Swamps partridges and Bengal florican.

LANGTANG NATIONAL PARK (1,710 sq km):
The Park extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhupalchok districts in the mountains terrain of Nepal-China border. The chief attraction of this park is the Langtang range in the north and several lakes in the south. Animals seen here are wild dog, red panda, pika, muntjac, musk deer, ghoral, serow, common langur, etc. Common birds seen here are tragopan, impeyan, and pheasant (kalij). The Langtang valley is also renowned for its holy Lake Gosainkunda.Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake area every year, especially during the Janai Purnima festival every August.

MAKALU BARUN NATIONAL PARK (2,330sq km):
The park spreads over the districts of Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu in northern Nepal. One of the prime attraction of visitors to the park is experienced the unique Himalayan bio diversity. The vegetation range from sub tropical forests to sub alpine and alpine as the altitude increases. The park offers bird watching opportunities with its 400 species of birds, including the rare spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler. Wildlife includes deer, Himalayan marmot, weasel, langur monkey and serow.

MANASLU CONSERVATION AREA (1,663sq km):
The Manaslu area in Gorkha district is a classic setting to experience pristine mountain nature and culture. The conservation area starts at 600 m and is crowned by the eighth highest peak in the world Mt.Manaslu
At 8,163 m. The region is home to 29 species of mammals including snow leopard, musk deer and Himalayan Tahr.There are over 20 species of birds and three species of reptiles and over 200 species of plants.

PARSA WILDLIFE RESERVE (499 sq km):
The Parsa Wildlife Reserve spreads over parts of Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa and Bara districts. The vegetation is tropical and sib tropical mostly covered with Sal forests, while the hills are covered with chir pine. Khair, sissoo and silk cotton are found along water areas. The reserve provides good habitat for animals like wild elephant, tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, blue bull and wild dog. Other common animals in the reserve are samber, chital, hog deer, langur, barking deer, monkey, ret, striped hyena, jungle cat. There are 527 species of birds found in the reserve.

RARA NATIONAL PARK (106sq km):
The park ha recorded 214 species of birds. Some of the important species include coots, snow cock, different species of pheasants, grebes, mallard,
Common teal, red crested pochard and gulls. During winter many migratory birds join the residential gallinaceous birds. Sprawled over Mugu and Jumla districts the heart of the park is the country's biggest lake, Lake Rara, from where the park gets's its name.

BARDIA NATIONAL PARK (986sq km):
The Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed protected area in the Terai and is the home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger and Nepal's famous one horned rhinoceros. River Karnali borders the national park located in the far western district of Bardiya, in the west, the Churia range in the north while the River Babai flows right through the park. The park consists of 30 different mammals, more than 250 species of the birds, and several varieties of reptiles and water habitat. Some of the other animals found here are elephant, swamp deer, blackbuck, gharial crocodile and marsh mugger crocodile.

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK (932 sq km):
Owing to its adornment of nature, Chitwan National Park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1979.The park that includes in its area a part of the Shivalik hills is covered with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplain of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers and offering a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds. There are 600 plant species, 50 mammals, 526 birds and 49 amphibians reptiles found in the park. The highlights of course, are the 500 Asian one horned rhinoceros and some 100 nocturnal Royal Bengali Tigers that live in the dense forests if the park. Sharing home with these are other animals like rhesus, monkey, grey langur, deer, leopard, white stockinged gaur, wild boar, dogs, cats, snakes, crocodile and a number of species of birds.

SUKLAPHANTA WILDLIFE RESERVE (305 sq km):
Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is located in the far eastern lowlands Terai of Nepal. The pristine sub tropical jungle makes Shuklaphanta Nepal's second largest wildlife Reserve in Terai.The reserve shelters now almost 2,000 swamp deer, around 50 elephants and 30 tigers. Other animals found here are spotted deer, blue bulls hog deer, wild boars, leopards, and jackles. Birds like sarus crane, swamp francolin, grass owl, warblers, flycatchers and the endangered Bengal Florican.Reptile species include marsh mugger, cobra, and python.

SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARK (1,148 sq km):
The prime attraction in the Sagarmatha National Park is Mt.Everest, the highest peak of the world. The park was added to the list of World Heritage Site in 1979.Large mammals commonly seen in the park are the Himalayan tahr and musk deer. Others include the Himalayan Black Bear, Common Langur, Jackel, Weasels, Marten and the Himalayan Mouse hare (Pica). The park provides habitat for over 118 species of birds. The most common ones are Daphne, Blood pheasant. Red billed chough.

SHEY PHOKSUNDO NATIONAL PARK (3,555 sq km):
Sheyphoksundo National Park is situated in the Trans-Himalayan region of northwest Nepal. It is Nepal's largest National Park. The park provides important habitat for endangered species including the snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer, and blue sheep. goral, jackal and Himalayan Black bear. The park is home to 6 species of reptiles and 29 species pf butterflies. The park provides habitat for over 200 species of birds.

SHIVAPURI NATIONAL PARK (144 sq km):
Poplar as trekking, hiking and recreation area, the Shivapuri National Park offers the nearest retreat from Kathmandu. The park was established as a Watershed and Wildlife Reserve in 1976.The Park was declared as a national park in 2002 for the protection of its unique natural adornments. Vegetation varieties in the park include its 129 species of mushrooms while animals include 19 species of mammals including beer, wild boar, wildcats and langur monkey. The park also boasts of 117 species of birds and 102 species of butterflies.

WWF NEPAL
Since 1961,WWF has worked to conserve nature and ecological processes through a combination of actions on the ground, national and international
advocacy work to establish appropriate policies, and international campaign to highlight and demonstrate solutions to crucial environment problems. Its focus has been on species, forests, climate, change, and freshwater. Nepal has been a pivotal country for WWF since 1967 when it launched a rhino conservation program in Chitwan.
(WWF for a living planet)

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Airport Name "नेपाल को Airport हरु को नाम"

Airport name Country Abbrev. World Area Code Airport Code Remarks
Baglung NP 755 BGL
Baitadi NP 755 BIT
Bajhang NP 755 BJH
Bajura Arpt NP 755 BJU
Bhadrapur NP 755 BDP

Bhairawa NP 755 BWA
Bharatpur Airport NP 755 BHR
Bhojpur NP 755 BHP
Biratnagar NP 755 BIR
Chaurjhari NP 755 HRJ

Dang NP 755 DNP
Darchula NP 755 DAP
Dhangarhi NP 755 DHI
Dolpa NP 755 DOP
Gorkha NP 755 GKH

Janakpur NP 755 JKR
Jiri NP 755 JIR
Jomsom NP 755 JMO
Jumla NP 755 JUM
Kadmandu NP 755 SKH

Lamidanda NP 755 LDN
Langtang NP 755 LTG
Lukla NP 755 LUA
Mahendranagar NP 755 XMG
Manang NP 755 NGX

Meghauli NP 755 MEY
Mountain NP 755 MWP
Nepalganj NP 755 KEP
Phaplu NP 755 PPL
Pokhara NP 755 PKR

Rajbiraj NP 755 RJB
Ramechhap NP 755 RHP
Rolpa NP 755 RPA
Rukumkot NP 755 RUK
Rumjatar NP 755 RUM

Sanfebagar NP 755 FEB
Silgadi Doti NP 755 SIH
Simara NP 755 SIF
Simikot NP 755 IMK
Syangboche NP 755 SYH

Taplejung Suketar NP 755 TPJ
Tikapur NP 755 TPU
Tribhuvan NP 755 KTM
Tumling Tar NP 755 TMI

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Durga Temples of Kathmandu "काठमाडौं उपत्त्यका का देवी का मन्दिर हरु"

Shova Bhagwati
One of the famous temples of Goddess Durga, the Shovabhagwati Temple is believed to have been built in the Licchhavi period. After major renovations, the temple stands tall attracting devotees from near and far. The Goddess Shovabhagwati is one of the forms of Durga.

IndrayaniOne of the forms of the Asta Matrika, Goddess Indrayani signifies power and wealth. The Goddess is also worshipped in the second day of Nava Rath.

Naxal The temple of Naxaal bhagwati is just a few minutes walk from the Royal Palace. This bhagwati is also a form of the Goddess Durga and is worshipped during Dashain as well.

Bhadrakali
Situated in one of the main areas of the Kathmandu city, the Bhadrakali Temple is always busy during Dashain.

Dakshinkali
Though the temple of Dakshinkali is situated quite far off from the Kathmandu city, the temple still allures devotees as the Goddess symbolizes power and prosperity.

Palanchok
The temple of Palanchok Bhagwati,the principal power Goddess,is located in the outskirts of Kathmandu (three hours' drive away from KTM).

Nardevi
The word 'Nar' means 'Man'; according to myths, the Goddess Nardevi is believed to have been offered human sacrifices. The Goddess is also known as'Swetkali'

Raktakali
Goddess Durga manifests in the form of Raktakali as well. The temple of Raktakali is located near the famous Nardevi temple.

Guheswori
The Guheswori temple is situated near the Pashupatinath Temple. On the seventh day of Dashain, that is on Fulpati, the Goddess Guheswori is worshipped as a part of the Nav Rath procession.

Maitidevi
Apart from the Dashain festival, the Maitidevi Temple holds a special attraction on Saturdays as well.

Shankata
Usually busy on Saturdays, the temple of Shankata is visited in Dashain by her devotees.

Taleju
The Taleju Temple at Hanuman Dhoka is opened for the public only once a year on the ninth day ' Nawami' of Dashain Thus, Taleju is of great importance on Dashain; and the temple is inundated with devotees from dawn to dusk.

Kalikasthan
A home to the famous form of Goddess Durga, the Goddess of Kalikasthan is also paid homage during Dashain.

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World Country Codes "देश को कोड हरु"

SAARC Countries
S.N. Country Country Code
1 Bangladesh 880
2 Bhutan 975
3 India 91
4 Maldives 960
5 Pakistan 92
6 Sri Lanka 94

Countries in Asia
S.N. Country Country Code
1 Afghanistan 93
2 Bahrain 973
3 Brunei 673
4 China 86
5 Cambodia 855
6 Cyprus 357
7 Hong Kong 852
8 Indonesia 62
9 Iran 98
10 Iraq 964
11 Israel 972
12 Japan 81
13 Jordan 962
14 Kazakhstan 731
15 Korea North 850
16 Korea South 82
17 Kuwait 965
18 Kyrgyzstan 7319
19 Laos 856
20 Lebanon 961
21 Macao 853
22 Malaysia 60
23 Mongolia 976
24 Myanmar 95
25 Oman 968
26 Palau 680
27 Philippines 63
28 Qatar 974
29 Saudi Arabia 966
30 Singapore 65
31 Syria 963
32 Taiwan 886
33 Thailand 66
34 East Timor 670
35 Turkey 90
36 Turkmenistan 993
37 United Arab Emirates 971
38 Uzbekistan 7361
39 Vietnam 84
40 Yemen 967

Countries in Australia & Oceania
S.N. Country Country Code
1 Australia 61
2 Cook Island 682
3 Fiji 679
4 French Polynesia 689
5 Guam 1671
6 Hawaii 1808
7 Kiribati 686
8 Marina Isd. (Saipan) 670
9 Marshal Island 692
10 Micronesia 691
11 Nauru 674
12 New Zealand 64
13 Norfolk Island 672
14 New Caledonia 687
15 Nuie Island 683
16 Palau 680
17 Papua New Guinea 675
18 Polynesia
19 Samoa 685
20 Solomon Island 677
21 Tokelan 690
22 Tonga 676
23 Tuvalu 688
24 Vanuatu 678
25 Wallis and Futuna 681
Countries in Europe
S.N. Country Country Code
1 Albania 355
2 Andorra 376
3 Armenia 374
4 Austria 43
5 Azerbaijan 994
6 Azores
7 Belarus 375
8 Balearic Island
9 Belgium 32
10 Bosnia Herzegovina 387
11 Bulgaria 359
12 Cavalry Island
13 Czech Republic 420
14 Croatia 385
15 Denmark 45
16 Estonia 372
17 Faroe Island 298
18 Finland 358
19 France 33
20 Georgia 995
21 Germany 49
22 Gibraltar 350
23 Greece 30
24 Hungary 36
25 Iceland 353
26 Ireland 353
27 Italy 39
28 Kazakhstan 731
29 Latvia 371
30 Liechtenstein 423
31 Lithuania 370
32 Luxembourg 352
33 Macedonia 389
34 Malta 356
35 Monaco 377
36 Netherlands 31
37 Norway 47
38 Poland 48
39 Portugal 351
40 Romania 40
41 Russia 7
42 San Marino 378
43 Slovakia 421
44 Spain 34
45 Sweden 46
46 Switzerland 41
47 Turkey 90
48 Ukraine 380
49 United Kingdom 44
50 Vatican City 3906
51 Yugoslavia 381
52 Moldova 373
54 Tadzkistan 7377
52 Slovenia 386

Countries in North America
S.N. Country Country Code
1 Alaska
2 Anitgua 1268
3 Bahamas 1242
5 Belize 501
6 Bermuda 1441
7 Caicos Island 6722

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Area Codes in 75 District "नेपाल को ७५ जिल्ला को कोड"

SN District Area Code Zone

1 Illam 027 Mechi
2 Jhapa 023
3 Panchthar 024
4 Taplejung 024

5 Bhojpur 029 Koshi
6 Dhankuta 026
7 Morang 021
8 Sunsari 025
9 Sankhuwa 029
10 Terhathum 026
11 Khotang 036

12 Okhaldhunga 037 SagarMatha
13 Saptari 031
14 Siraha 033
15 Solukhumbu 038
16 Udayapur 035
17 Dhanusa 041 Janakpur
18 Dolakha 049
19 Mohottari 044
20 Ramechha 048
21 Sarlahi 046
22 Sindhuli 047

23 Bhaktapur 01 Bagmati
24 Dhading 010
25 Kathmandu 01
26 Kavrepalanchowk 011
27 Lalitpur 01
28 Nuwakot 010
29 Rasuwa 010
30 Sindhupalchowk 011

31 Bara 053 Narayani
32 Chitwan 056
33 Makwanpur 057
34 Parsa 051
35 Rautahat 055

36 Gorkha 064 Gandaki
37 Kaski 061
38 Lamjung 066
39 Manang 066
40 Syangja 063
41 Tanahun 065

42 Baglung 068 Dhawalagari
43 Parbat 067
44 Mustang 069
45 Myagdi 069

46 Agrghakanchi 077 Lumbini
47 GulmiI 079
48 Kapilbastu 076
49 Nawalparasi 078
50 Palpa 075
51 Rupandehi 071

52 Dang 082 Rapti
53 Pyuthan 086
54 Rolpa 086
55 Rukum 088
56 Salyan 088

57 Banke 081 Bheri
58 Bardiya 084
59 Dailekh 089
60 Jajarkot 089
61 Surkhet 083

62 Dolpa 087 Karnali
63 Humla 019
64 Jumla 087
65 Kalikot 087
66 Mugu 019

67 Achham 097 Seti
68 Bajhang 092
69 Bajura 097
70 Doti 094
71 Kailali 091

72 Baitadi 095 Mahakali
73 Dadeldhura 096
74 Darchula 093
75 Kanchanpur 099

76 VSAT 019

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INTRODUCTION OF NEPAL "नेपाल को परिचय"

1. Location: Between India & China ( the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China)
2. Area: 147,181 Sq. Kms.
3. Latitude: 26° 12' and 30° 27' North.
4. Longitude: 80° 4' and 88° 12' East.
5. Capital: Kathmandu
6. People: Over 40 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Languages.
7. Political-System: Multiparty Democracy with Constitutional Monarch.
8. Topography: From the world's deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki' to highest point on earth 'The Everest' 8, 848Mt.
9. Vegetation: Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain-forests to Alpine deserts.
10. Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes.
11. Seasons: Winter (December-February), Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-Aug), Autumn (Sept-Nov)
12. Monsoon: Mostly rains at night, making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking.
13. National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe).
14. National Flower: Rhododendron Arboretum (Lali Gurans).
One of the few countries in the world where Seven World Heritage Sites are situated within 20 km. of radius.
15. Endangered Species: Tiger, Rhino, Snow - leopard, Red panda, Brown bear, Assamese macaque, Gangetic dolphin, Wolf, Wild elephant , Giant horn-bill, Swamp deer, Wild yak, Tibetan antelope, Black buck, Four horned antelope, Musk deer, Pigmy hog, Haspid hare, Pangolin, Gharial, Indian bustard, Saras crane, Impean pheasant, Python.
16. Wildlife: One horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, Snow-leopard, Clouded-leopard, Red panda, Blue-sheep, Long snouted fish eating Gharial, wild elephant , buffaloes, bisons, blue bull, brown bear, leopard, crocodiles and many varieties of cat, dog, deer and antelope families and 840 different species of wet-land, migratory and residential birds.
17. A Living Cultural Heritage: Our heritage is alive and dynamic. Shamanism, Pan-animism & Witch-craft are still practiced in remote regions Temples, shrines, monuments and monasteries are extremely active with devotees burning butter-lamps, singing hymns, chiming temple bells and playing drums.

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