1. Extreme Geography—Top Quick Facts of Nepal
Nepal is the small mountainous country stuck in between the high plateau of Tibet with the highest Himalayas and the widespread land of India in the south. But good things about the Extreme Geography Nepal are that it has 8 of the highest mountains in the world above 8000 meters.
Top Highest Mountains in Nepal
- Mount Everest – 8848 m
- Kanchenjunga – 8586 m
- Lhotse – 8516 m
- Makalu – 8481 m
- Cho Oyu – 8201 m
- Dhaulagiri I – 8167 m
- Manaslu – 8156 m
- Annapurna I – 8091 m
2. The Deepest Gorge of the World
Nepal is the country where you will experience the deepest gorge of the world. Andha Galchi is the Nepalese name for the gorge that you can see and feel on Upper Mustang Drive Tour. This Deepest Gorge is situated on the riverbank of Kaligandaki in between 2 of the highest mountains in the world, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri.
3. Hinduism is a major religion in the birthplace of Buddha.
Nepal is the ancient country with the living history of 2600 years of practicing the Hindu religion. But Nepal also is the land of Buddhism since the lord Buddha was born in Nepal and he attained enlightenment in Nepal. Despite having various religions, Nepal has never fought in the name of religion. Because Nepal is the land where Gautam Buddha was born in a Hindu family.
4. Dense World Heritage Site
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other city in the world. Kathmandu holds 7 of the World Heritage sites just in the area radius of 15 kilometers.
5. Nepal has only triangular flags.
In other words, the national flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral national flag. The flag-making process of this flag needs deep knowledge of trigonometry and is used in the curriculum in Canada.
6. Country without Independence Day
Nepal is the one and only noncolonized country in Southeast Asia. So Nepal does not have any Independence Day. Nepal was neither colonized nor invaded by any of the empires.
7. Elephant Polo
We know you are known about Polo. Have you ever heard about Elephant Polo? The game Nepal invented. Elephant Polo is similar to the Polo even in rules. But using an elephant to play polo. The Elephant Polo World Cup was founded by the World Elephant Polo Association and is played only in Meghauli, Near by Chitwan National Park.
8. Saturday is a public holiday.
Unlike other countries, Nepal has Saturday as a public holiday, not Sunday. Behind Nepal, Israel is the only other country that follows Saturday as a public holiday.
9. Language of Nepal
In the area of language, we use communication in day-to-day life; Nepal can offer more differences to the world. Many people do not know this, but Nepal has more than 123 secondary languages. In fact, more than 102 are still in practice. However, Nepal has only one official language, which is Nepali, and the national language too.
10. Trekking in Nepal
Nepal is placed among the top trekking destinations in the world by the National Geographic Society and Lonely Planet. Not only Everest and Everest Base Camp Trekking, but also Annapurna Circuit Trekking, which was one of the best Trekking in the world holds the 3rd position till 2005. For the first time, tourist come to see the mountains and to do a trek on these beautiful trekking trails in Nepal.
11. Numbers of Mountains
Most people know Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth. Not only does Mt. Everest lie in Nepal, but 8 of the highest peaks out of 14 eight thousanders are in Nepal. However, this might not be a big surprising fact, but Nepal has more than 14000 mountain peaks. YES! We said 14 THOUSANDS. Furthermore, only 8000 mountains have names.
12. Heaven for Adventure Sports
Nepal is the heaven for adventure sports. Trekking in Nepal is just a small showcase. If you are in search of real adventure sports, Nepal will offer you more. Summit of Everest, the world's 2nd highest Bungee and swing, 6+ grade water rafting and kayaking, skydiving in Everest, Paragliding Tour in Nepal, offbeat mountain biking, and the world's highest marathon are a few to mention here under Heaven for adventure sports.
13. Kathmandu—City of Temples
Kathmandu, the biggest city and capital of Nepal No wonders, we call the City of Temples. One century ago, Kathmandu had more temples than house. Now there is a difference in the numbers of houses and temples. But you can see and experience thousands of temples, monasteries, and stupas in Kathmandu.
14. Kumari: Only Living Goddess
Nepal is the home of the living goddess of the world who lives in Kathmandu. Nepal is renowned for the only living goddess in the world, KUMARI. A Hindu goddess selected from a Buddhist clan.