Rara Lake | Nymph of Heaven |

Deep blue lake, coniferous forest around, highland above and snow capped himalayan range in the top, a blend of unbelievable beauty and boundary people often compare it with Nymph of Heaven.

Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve - Nepal Tourism Year 2011

Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is located in the far-eastern lowland Terai of Nepal. The pristine sub-tropical

jungle makes Shuklaphanta Nepal's second largest wildlife reserve in Terai. The open grasslands and numerous waterholes of the park extend into a vast expanse of plain grasslands and Sal foress, while marsh vegetation is found along rivers and lakes. The reserve that was originally a hunting area was later converted to wildlife reserve to protect swamp deer. There serve now shelters to almost 2,000 swamp deer, around 50 wild elephants and 30 tigers. Other animals found here are spotted deer, blue bulls, barking deer, hog deer, wild boars, leopards, jackals, langurs and rhesus monkeys. Among birds the reserve provides habitat to sarus crane, swamp francolin, grass owl, warblers, flycatchers, and endangered Bengal florican. Reptile species include marsh mugger, crocodile,

Parsa Wildlife Reserve - Nepal Toursim Year 2011

The Parsa Wildlife Reserve spreads over parts of Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa and Bara districts. The

vegetation is tropical and sub tropical mostly covered with Sal forests, while the hills are covered with chir pine. Khair, sissoo and silkcotton 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 sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, langur monkey, rhesus macaques, striped hyena, rat, palm civet and jungle cat. There are 370 species of birds found in the reserve, one being the endangered great hornbill found in certain parts of the forest. Other bird species include peafowl, red jungle fowl, flycatchers and woodpecker. Apart from birds and animals the reserve is also habitated by snakes like king cobra, common cobra, krait, rat snake and python.

Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve- Nepal Toursim Year 2011

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has carved a place for itself as a bird watcher's paradise. The reserve spreads

over Saptari and Sunsari districts in East Nepal over the embankments of River Koshi. The reserve has been recognized as a wetland Site from 1987. The vegetation of the reserve is  mainly grassland with patches of scrub and deciduous riverine forests. The reserve has recorded around 479 species of bird variety, some of which fly all the way from Siberia during winter. A wide variety of ducks, herons, storks, egrets, ibis are seen on the riverbanks. Kohi Tappu wildlife Reserve also has one of the few elephant stables of Asia. Other animals found here are wild buffalo, wild boar, hog deer, spotted deer, blue bull and jackal. Gharial crocodile and Gangetic dolphin are also found here.

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Popular trekking, hiking and recreation area, the Park offers the retreat from Kathmandu.The park was

estalished as a watershed and Wildlife Reserve in 1976 and was declared as a national park in 2002 for the protection of flora and fauna. Vegetation varieties in the park include its 129 species of mushrooms while animals include 19 species of mammals including Himalayan black bear, leopard, barking deer, wild boar, wildcat, rhesus monkey and langur monkey. The park also boasts of 177 species of birds and 102 species of butterflies.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur meaning the city of devotees was founded by King Ananda Dev in 1197 AD according to the

 Gopala Raj Vamsabali even
Bhaktapur meaning the city of devotees was founded by King Ananda Dev in 1197 AD according to the Gopala Raj Vamsabali even though the existence of the city could be traced back to the Lichhavi period (185-750 AD). There are many monuments including pagodas, palaces, shikhara style monuments, courtyards and Buddhists shrines and monasteries. The Durbar Square was the seat of the Malla Kings and the present structures were erected from the 12th to the 18th century AD. Bhaktapur is Located at around 12 Kilometer away from Kathmandu city.

Tamor

The river Tamor lies in the east of the country and is fed by the waters coming down  from

Mt. Kanchanjunga. Tamor has some excellent Class IV and Class V rapids ensuring a good rafting trip. Ideal for adventure seekers, this is another long trip that involves a flight to Biratnagar in the terai, followed by a long drive after which a four-day trek leads up to the put-in point.The trek is rewarding with great mountain views.

The flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar itself promises grand panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Amazing Adventures in Nepal Tourism year 2011 - HUNTING

Licensed hunting is allowed in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in western part of Nepal. Dhorpatan is the prime habitat of blue sheep, ghoral, serow, Himalayan tahr, black bear, pheasant and partridge.sheep, ghoral,

 serow,Himalayan tahr, black bear, pheasant and partridge. Endangered specied here are chir pheasand and red panda. Hunting allowdd only after acquiring license from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) in Kathmandu and is restricted to a certain times in a year. Most hunting trips are planned in spring and onset of autumn from February through April and August through October. Dhorpatan is 4-days trek from Baglung which is 72 km from Pokhara. Accommodation facilities are available in tented camps offered y agencies or at one of the village houses. For more details please visit Official web site of DNPWC

Amazing Adventures in Nepal Tourism year 2011 - HONEY HUNTING

Honey hunting is an age-old tradition in Nepal. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skills by

hanging themselves on cliffs as high as 300 meters using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs.

See the spectacular honey hunting on the steep bee cliffs to experience the tradition and culture of the local people. See them while you trek in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Amazing Adventures in Nepal Tourism year 2011 - TREKKING

Trekking is the highlight of a visit to Nepal. The range of geographical features, variety of vegetation and rich Himalayan culture award trekkers with unique trekking experience. Thousands of visitors trek to different parts of Nepal every year to experience the charm of nature and culture. Most treks go through altitude between 1,000 to 4,000 meters, while some popular parts reach over 5,000 meters.
Protected regions along the Himalayas like Sehy-Phoksundo, Langtang, Sagarmatha, Makalu-Barun, Rara, Kanchenjunga and Shivapuri national parks, and Annapurna and Manaslu conservation areas, provide excellent trekking options.

Kathmandu Durbar Square - Video

kathmandu Durbar square is one the the world heritage in Nepal. It is located at the center of capital city kathmandu. There, you can see the statues of ancient king and their architecture.

LUMBINI

Lumbini is the birth place of Gautam Buddha, the initiator of Buddism and the follower of peace and non voilence. There we can see the ancient building and the materials used by Buddha.

DHARAN_DHANKUTA

This video show the the high of Dharan to Dhankuta which is naturally beautiful.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Sqare

Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of the Kathmandu city. The locals know this area by its old name Hanuman Dhoka - an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The Royal Palace during medieval times were not merely for Royal activities but also used as the center of administration, cultural activities and festivals.

Ilam

Featured Video of Nepal

This video identifies Nepal in the world. It shows the high himalayas in the north and different costumes of Nepalese people with their culture in brief. It show the natural scenery of Nepal, green hills, and snow cladded mountain and culture rich pople on them are the main featues of Nepal.

Outdoors in Nepal

The possible outdoors in Nepal.

Rasuwa Tamang Heritage Trail

Rasuwa Tamang Heritage Trail is one of the newest trekking routes in Nepal, boasting of the Tamang and Tibetan culture, their craftsmanship, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches. This area is one of the original homelands of the indigenous Tamang people and also home of the elusive snow leopard and red panda. The documentary portrays breathtaking mountain range and lifestyle, with people wearing their traditional dress.

Nymph of Heaven Rara

Rara, a clean high-altitude lake at an elevation of 2990 meters, ringed by pine, juniper and spruce forest and snow capped Himalayan peaks is the main attraction of Rara National Park. Spread over 14 square Kilometers, the deepest part of the lake is 170 meters.
The oval shaped lake with an east-west axis has a maximum length of 3 km width, has its water flow from its bank and ultimately merge with the Karnali river through the gorges of Khatyad brook.
Discover, azure lake, conifer forest around, sprawling meadow, highland above and snowcapped Himalayan range on the top. A blend of unbelievable beauty and natural bounty, people often compare it with Nymph of Heaven.

Rasuwa Tamang Heritage Trail

Tasuwa Tamang Heritage Trail is one of the newest trekking routes in Nepal, boasting of the Tamang and Tibetan culture, their craftsmanship, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches. This area is one of the original homelands of the indigenous Tamang people and also home of the elusive snow leopard and red panda. The documentary portrays breathtaking mountain range and lifestyle, with people wearing their traditional dress.