Nepal at Glance gives us the opportunity to know more about Nepal, its unique features, and its facts.
1. Mt. Everest and the others Highest Mountains on Earth
Nepal, a Himalayan country situated between India and China, is known for its high Himalayan peaks as well as being the best trekking destination along with the best trekking trail of the world, the Everest Base Camp Trek. To know Nepal with Nepal at a glance, we cannot skip these facts. The 70 million-year-old Himalayas range of the world are the youngest mountains of the world. The Himalayas not only lie inside Nepal, but also spread over other countries of Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan.
This small country Nepal itself has 8 highest mountain peaks among the 10 of the world. We call them Eight Thousand. These are:
Mount Everest – 8,848 m, 29,029 ft The Highest Mountains on Earth
Kanchenjunga – 8586 m
Lhotse – 8516 m
Makalu – 8481 m
Cho Oyu – 8201 m
Dhaulagiri I – 8167 m
Manaslu – 8156 m
Annapurna I – 8091 m
The extreme territory of Nepal, on its own, is one major fact to know in this Nepal at a glance. The Himalayas is the youngest mountain range of the world. The word “Himalaya” means “abode of snow” in Sanskrit. In addition to this, the Himalayas are the home of the Hindu Shiva according to Hindu mythology.
2. Nepal is the Second Richest Country of Water Resources.
The Asian continent has only three major river systems: the Ganga-Bharmaputra, the Indus, and the Yangtze. These all come from the Himalayas. In other words, the Himalayas is the world’s 3rd largest source and depository of water, snow, and ice. (1st and 2nd are both polar regions. Just the Himalayas contains over 16,000 highland glaciers with 3,300 cubic miles of water.
3. World-Highest Lake: Tilicho Lake
The Himalayas of Nepal are also is the home to the world highest lake called Tilicho, situated at 4,919 m of height. This beautiful lake in the Himalayas is one of the best for trekking in Nepal, widely known as the Tilicho Lake Trekking.
4. World Deepest Valley and Gorge
Nepal also has the Deepest Gorge of the Planet. Nepal is considered the highland and Himalayan country, but only a few people know about these facts of Nepal. Nepal also has the world's deepest gorge, which we call Aandha Galchi. Situated between the 8000-meter Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains and created by the Kali Gandaki River, it is 6,321 m deep.
5. Glance at Names of Mt. Everest
The original name of Mount Everest is Peak 15. Without knowing more about Mt. Everest, information and facts about Nepal at Glance will not completed. Everyone knows Mt. Everest is the tallest peak of the world but how how its comes to use. Sir Andrew Waugh in 1865 suggested the name Everest for the tallest peak of the world for the contribution made by Colonel Sir George Everest during his leadership at the Royal British Geographical Society. However, there are a few other names still in use as follows:
First Name: Peak 15
Nepali Name: Sagarmatha means "the heaven’s or sky's forehead."
Tibetan Name: Qomolangma means "Mother of the universe."
Sherpa Name: Chomolungma means "Mother of the universe."
6. Hinduism Is The Biggest Religion
In the country of Buddha, Nepal is the first country of Buddhism and the last country of Hinduism. Lumbini is the birth place of Gautam Buddha and the foundation of Buddhist religion. Although Nepalese town called Lumbini is the Buddha birthplace ‘Siddhartha Gautama’ and the Buddhism foundation. Buddhism is starts from Nepal but till today about 80% of people are Hindus here is Nepal.
Nepal at Glance with Religion as Census of 2011:
81.3% Hindus
9.0% Buddhists
4.4% Muslims
3.0% Kiratism
1.4% Christianity
0.8% others.
Know the Valueable Facts with Nepal at Glance:
6.1. Siddhartha Gautam himself was a Hindu prince until he started Buddhism.
6.2. Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, which is the biggest destination for the Buddhist religion. The Nepal Lumbini holiday trip, like Buddhist Heritage Tour is the most popular among them.
6.3 Till 2006, Nepal was the only Hindu country in the world.
7. Richest Biodiversity, Home of Endangered Animals with Exotic Wildlife
Nepal is one of the richest countries in biodiversity in terms of flora, fauna, animals, and more. Nepal is home to 360 orchid species, 6% of the world's Rhododendron (National Flower of Nepal) species, and 39% of the world's conopssis poppy. Additions Nepal has over 6000. The water canal of Nepal is the natural home and breeding center of long-snouted gharial crocodiles. Nepal also has 650 kinds of butterflies and 870 species of birds.
In addition to these, Nepal is home to endangered Animals like the one-horned rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal tiger, the warm-water dolphin, the snow leopard, the white-spot wild dog, and more. As a glance at Nepal, Nepal is known as the Amazon of Asia.
8. The Myth of Yeti or Abominable Snowman
Nepal at a glance will not be complete without this topic. The Yeti, or Snowman, is a legendary creature that is widely mentioned in the Himalayas of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Back in 1958 and 1996, this was mentioned to see the footprints of Yeti, but till today it is not officially confirmed. Nobody knows the real Yeti or Snowman, only how it looks.
9. Hub of UNESCO World Heritage Site
The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, is the major destination for travelers. The Valley of Kathmandu has everything from 1600-year-old history, artistic temples, stupas, and monuments, flavors of Hindu and Buddhist religion, and colorful festivals and culture with music and traditions. Nepal at a glance: you must know, just in a 20 km circle of Kathmandu, there are 4 different World Heritage Sites. This is why Nepal is considered the country with the greatest concentration of worldwide heritage.
10. The Fearsome and Bravest Gurkha Soldiers
The bravest and most fearsome soldiers from Nepal known to the world are Gurkha soldiers. The world from Great Britain to the First and Second World Wars saw Gurkha soldiers known to the world as the most loyal, obedient, and brave regiment. These Gurkha soldiers are serving in the Indian Army, the British Army, the Hong Kong Police, and the Singapore Police, working around the world for peace and stability.
11. Dal Bhat Everyday
The major foods of Nepal are rice, curry, and beans. Nepal at Glance: You must know what the most important food item in Nepal is. In short, Nepalese eat Dal-Bhat every day, which is rice, seasonal vegetables, and lentil or bean. Along with this, chapati, hot, sour, and spicy pickles, and sauce will be added to make Dal-Bhat tasty and special.
12. Nepal Is The Only Nation With A Non-Quadrilateral Flag
Unlike the flags of other countries around the globe, only Nepal has a non-quadrilateral national flag. In short, Nepal has triangular flags instead of rectangular. The national flag of Nepal is the combination of 2 triangles symbolizing the High Himalayas and low plain lands, sky and earth, and Buddhism and Hinduism.
13. Nepal is the only country to worship Living Goddess:
Godess Kumari is worshipping in Kathmandu among the Hindus and Buddhists. Nepal at Glance: You must know about Living Goddess Kumari too. Literally, "Kumari" means "Virgin."
14. Variation in Altitude and Climate
The one fact of Nepal is that the highest point is 8,848 meters, the top of the world. Here you should know this: the lowest point of Nepal is 70 meters, although Nepal is a landlocked country. This variation of altitudes comes just in the span of 170 km. Also, this feature creates the vast differences in climates and weather. The coldest weather in the Himalayas reaches up to -50, and the hottest in the southern plains of Nepal reaches up to 46 degrees centigrade. The one fact you must know under this Nepal at Glance.