Nepal At Glance - 14 Facts of Nepal

Nepal at Glance gives us the opportunity to know more about Nepal, Its unique feature and 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 Himalayas peaks as well Best Trekking Destination along with the Best Trekking Trail of the World, Everest Base Camp Trek. To know Nepal with Nepal at Glance we cannot skip this facts.  The 70 millions old Himalayas range of the world is the youngest mountains of the world. Himalayas not only lies inside Nepal, It spreads over other country of Nepal, India, Bhutan, China and Pakistan.

This small country Nepal itself  has 8 highest mountain peaks among the 10 of the world, We called Eight Thousander. 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, it self is one major facts to know in this Nepal at Glance. Himalayas is the youngest mountain range of the world. The word “Himalaya” means “abode of snow” in Sanskrit. Addition to this, Himalayas are the home of the Hindu Shiva according to Hindu mythology.

2. Nepal is the Second Richest Country of Water Resources

Asian continent have only three major river system, The Ganga Bharmaputra, The Indus, and Yangtze. These all comes from the Himalayas. In other words, Himalayas is the world’s 3rd largest sources and depository of Water, Snow and Ice. ( 1st and 2nd are both polar region. Just Himalayas contains over 16000 highland glaciers with 3,300 cubic miles of water.

3. World Highest Lake; Tilicho Lake

Himalayas of Nepal also is the home to the world highest lake called Tilicho situated at 4,919 m of height. This beautiful and Himalayas lake is one of the best trekking in Nepal, widely known as Tilicho Lake Trekking.

4. World Deepest Valley and Gorge

Nepal also have the Deepest Gorge of the Planet Nepal is considered as the high land and Himalayas Country but only few people know about this facts of Nepal. Nepal also has the world deepest Gorge we called Aandha Galchi. Situated between the 8000ders mountains Dhaulagiri and Annapurna and created by Kali Gandaki River is 6,321 m deep.

5. Glance at Names of Mt. Everest

The Original Name Of Mount Everest is Peak 15. Without know more about Mt. Everest, information and facts about Nepal at Glance will not completed. Everyone knows the Mt. Everest is the tallest peak of the world but how how its comes to use. Sir Andrew Waugh in 1865 suggest the name Everest for the tallest peak of the world for the contribution made by Colonel Sir George Everest during his leadership on Royal British Geographical Society. However there are other few name still in use as follows:

First Name: Peak 15
Nepali Name: Sagarmatha - Means: The heaven’s or Sky's forehead
Tibetian 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 Last Hinduism country. 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 Hindu Prince, until he start Buddhism.
6.2. Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, which is the biggest destination for Buddhist Religion. Nepal Lumbini holidays trip like Buddhist Heritage Tour is the most popular among them.
6.3 Till 2006, Nepal was the only one Hindu Country of the world.

7. Richest Biodiversity, Home of Endangered Animals with Exotic Wildlife

Nepal is one of the richest country in biodiversity in terms of flora, fauna, animals and more. Nepal is home of 360 orchid species, 6% of world’s Rhododendron (National Flower of Nepal ) species, 39% of worlds Meconopssis Poppy. Additions Nepal have over 6000. The water cannel of Nepal is the natural home and breeding center of Long Snouted Gharial crocodiles. Nepal also have 650 kinds of Butterflies and 870 species of birds.

In addition to these, Nepal is home to endangered Animals like one horn rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tiger, warm water dolphin, Snow Leopard, white spot wild dog and more. As Nepal at glance Nepal is known as the Amazon of Asia.

8. The Myth of Yeti or Abominable Snowman

Nepal at glance will not complete without this topic. The Yeti or Snowman is related to legendary creature that is widely mention in the Himalayas of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Back in 1958 and 1996 this was mention to see the footprints of Yeti but till today it is not officially conformed. Nobody knows how the real yeti or Snowman How it looks like.

9. Hub of UNESCO World Heritage Site

The capital city of Nepal Kathmandu is the major destination for travelers. The Valley of Kathmandu have every things from 1600 old history, artistic temples, stupas, and monuments, flavors of Hindu and Buddhism religion, colorful festivals and culture with music and traditions. Nepal at Glance you must know, Just in 20 Kms circle of Kathmandu have 4 different World heritage sites. This is why is Nepal considered as the country with the greatest concentration of worldwide heritage.

10. The Fearsome and Bravest Gurkhas Soldiers

The Bravest and Fearsome soldiers from Nepal known to the world are Gurkhas Soldiers. The world from Great Britain to First and second world war Gurkhas Soldiers known to the world as the most loyal, obedience, bravest regiments. These Gurkhas Soldiers are serving in Indian Army, British Army, Hon Kong Police and Singapore Police however working in around the world for Peace and Stability.

11. Dal Bhat Everyday

The major food of Nepal is Rice, curry and Beans. Nepal at Glance you must know what is the most important food item in Nepal. In short Nepalese Eat Every Day Dal-Bhat, Which is Rice, Seasonal Vegetable and Lentil or bean soup. 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 have Non quadrilateral national flag. In short, Nepal have Triangular Flags instead of rectangular. National flag of Nepal is the combination of 2 triangles symbolizing the High Himalayas and low plain lands, Sky and Earth, Buddhist and Hinduism.

13 Nepal is the only one country to worship Living Goddess. Godess Kumari  is worshipping in the Kathmandu among the Hindus and Buddhist. 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 the highest point is 8,848 meter, the top of the world. Here you should know this the lowest point of Nepal is 70 meter, although Nepal is Landlocked country. This variation of altitudes comes just in the span of 170 Kms. Also this feature creates the vast differences in climates and weather. The coldest weather in the Himalayas reach up to -50 and hottest in southern plains of Nepal reach up to 46 degree centigrade. The one fact you must know under this Nepal at Glance.

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