Short luxury Journey to Nepal

Nepal

A Land of Thousand Colors in the Himalayas

Geography of  Nepal

Nepal Country

Geography of Nepal

Sandwiched between two Asian Giants - China and India, Nepal has traditionally been characterized as "a yam between two rocks". India surrounds Nepal on three sides and is bordered by China's Xizang Autonomous Region (Tibet) to the north. Nepal is almost entirely dependent on India for transit facilities and access to the sea, specifically the Bay of Bengal, even for the majority of goods coming from China.

Noted for its majestic Himalayas, which in Sanskrit means "the abode of snow," Nepal is a very mountainous and hilly country, yet it still displays considerable physical diversity. Its shape is roughly rectangular, with a length of approximately 650 kilometers and a width of around 200 kilometers, covering an area of 147,161 square kilometers. Three broad physiographic areas run laterally: the lowlands, known as the "Terai region" in the south, the lower central mountains and hills, which constitute the "hilly region", and the high Himalayas, with Mount Everest at 8,848 meters and other peaks forming the "mountain region" in the north.

Only twenty percent of the total land area is cultivable.

Climate of Nepal

Depending on the geographical features, the climatic conditions of Nepal vary from one place to another.

Accordingly, there is no fundamental seasonal constraint on travelling in and through Nepal, even though spring is the time to admire the beautiful, blooming rhododendrons, Nepal’s national flower. At the same time, the clearest skies are typically found after the monsoon in October or November. However, even in December/January, when winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. Generally, the average temperature drop of 6°C occurs for every 1,000 meters of altitude gain.

Nepal is thus worth visiting throughout the year!

The Sherpa People

The Sherpa people migrated from eastern Tibet to Nepal many centuries ago. Before the Western intrusion in the twentieth century, the Sherpa people did not climb mountains; they reverently passed by the high peaks of the Himalayas, believing them to be the homes of the gods. The Sherpa people eked out their livelihood from high-altitude farming, raising cattle, wool spinning, and weaving.

It was not before the 1920s that the Sherpa people became involved in climbing. The British, who controlled the Indian subcontinent at that time, planned mountain climbing expeditions and hired Sherpas as porters. From that time on, due to their willingness to work and ability to climb the world's tallest peaks, mountaineering became an integral part of Sherpa culture.

Although numerous expeditions attempted it, it was in 1953 that Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa named Tenzing Norgay managed to reach the 8,848 meters (29,028 feet) of Mount Everest. After 1953, countless teams of climbers invaded the Sherpas' homeland, making Western snacks more familiar than traditional Sherpa food. In 1976, the Sherpa region and Mount Everest were protected as part of Sagarmatha National Park. The park was created through the efforts of not only the government of Nepal but also the work of the Himalayan Trust, a foundation established by Sir Edmund Hillary.

The transformation of the Sherpa's culture and way of life increases their income. The Sherpa people, who work as guides, cooks, or part of the Base Camp staff on an expedition, have an income far exceeding that of the average Nepalese. For the most part, the Sherpa people no longer serve as porters; they contract that job out to other ethnicities, but retain positions such as head porters. Through the Sherpa's experience with westernization, their income from climbers has helped them preserve their society. They have managed to preserve most of the crucial aspects of their culture.

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Handcrafted Paper
A tradition in Nepal

Nepalese handicraft history can be traced back to the stone age when human beings were inadequate of tools of any kind. One of the very popular handicraft among Nepal products is the handmade lokta paper. Its tradition has been maintained for centuries by the people of Nepal. For 1500 years handmade paper has been made in mountain area and reflects a unique culture heritage.

Nepalese handicraft history can be traced back to the stone age when human beings were inadequate of tools of any kind. One of the very popular handicraft among Nepal products is the handmade lokta paper. Its tradition has been maintained for centuries by the people of Nepal. For 1500 years handmade paper has been made in mountain area and reflects a unique culture heritage.

Nepalese handicraft history can be traced back to the stone age when human beings were inadequate of tools of any kind. One of the very popular handicraft among Nepal products is the handmade lokta paper. Its tradition has been maintained for centuries by the people of Nepal. For 1500 years handmade paper has been made in mountain area and reflects a unique culture heritage.