Nepal is a country in the heart of the Himalayas where history whispers through ancient temples, and nature paints landscapes with unparalleled beauty. In this blog, we embark on a journey through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Nepal proudly boasts a myriad of UNESCO-designated sites, each holding a unique story within its embrace.…Continue reading UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal
Category: Culture and Festivals
Why Visit Nepal in 2020?
As the New Year sits on the horizon, Nepal is all set to celebrate 2020 as the ‘Visit Nepal Year’ offering visitors a worthwhile experience and memories of a lifetime. Well-known in the world for the Himalayan range, geographical and biological diversity and the multi-faceted culture that is nurtured across the length and breadth of…Continue reading Why Visit Nepal in 2020?
Dashain “The longest festival celebrated in Nepal”
Dashain is by far the longest and the most auspicious time of the year which is celebrated throughout the country by the people of every castes group. The festival generally falls in the month of September/ October as per the Georgian calendar. It is that time of the year when sorrows, grief and hardships are…Continue reading Dashain “The longest festival celebrated in Nepal”
Indra Jatra “A Festival of Rejoice”
Indra Jatra is a festival that is celebrated in honor of Lord Indra, the ruler of heaven, the controller of the clouds and storm. The eight-day long festival is celebrated from Bhadra dwadsahi to Ashwin Krishna chaturdashi according to the lunar calendar, which falls during the months September or October as per Gregorian calendar. This…Continue reading Indra Jatra “A Festival of Rejoice”
Gai Jatra “The procession of sacred Cows”
Gai Jatra is the procession of sacred Cows that takes place in different parts of Nepal. The festival is celebrated in honor of the deceased family member. It is believed that when one persons’ time in the earth as a mortal being is over, Yamaraj the god of the death sends a crow to see…Continue reading Gai Jatra “The procession of sacred Cows”
The Rice Planting festival of Nepal
Nepal is an agro-based country and about 80% of the people’s occupation is agriculture. As per the geographical topography, less than 20% of the total land is cultivable yet contributes 33.1 % of the country’s Gross Development Product. Agriculture in Nepal, highly depends upon the monsoon rainfall. On the day of Asadh-15, especially farmers and…Continue reading The Rice Planting festival of Nepal
Eid-Al-Fitr “An auspicious festival to Islam Community”
Disciples offering their Prayers to Allah Eid-Al-Fitr is the most important festival celebrated by the Muslim community. The festival is celebrated at the end of ninth month of the Islamic calendar i.e. during the end of holy month of Ramadan. The word ‘EID is derived from the word ‘wd’ means festival and that comes from…Continue reading Eid-Al-Fitr “An auspicious festival to Islam Community”
Glimpse of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square
Adorning the prestige of royalty and cultural heritage, the Hanuman Dhoka Palace is the symbol of past glory of the Malla kings and the shah kings that have been passed on for centuries. This ancient Hanuman Dhoka Palace situated in the middle of the old city is also listed by the UNESCO World Heritage sites.…Continue reading Glimpse of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square
