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Nepal At The Top of the World by Amar Bahadur Shrestha
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any know that Nepal is a small landlocked country sandwiched between two large countries, China and India and that its capital is the legendary Katmandu. And everyone knows that Nepal has the highest mountain on earth, the one and only Mount Everest (In 2003, Nepal celebrates the fiftieth year of the conquering of Mount Everest). It is also widely known that Nepal is the homeland of the courageous Gurkhas. However, there are some facts about this small country that should be better known.
The Mountains Nepal has nine mountains that are more than 8000 meters high and nine other peaks taller than 6800 meters. Eight of the world's tallest peaks stand sentinel over this land of beauty. One of the tallest and most beautiful is the Machapuchre Himal in picturesque Pokhara. To have a close and leisurely look at this fascinating mountain, one should spend a few days in
the charming lake city of Pokhara which is just half an hour away by air from Katmandu. As they say, welcome to the tall country.
The Rivers Nepal’s main river systems are Kosi, Narayani, Gandaki, Karnali and Mahakali. They originate in the Himalayas, and are potential energy sources, but at present, one can enjoy the thrill of getting wet, while rafting down the icy waters of the Himalayas. Nepal is wet in more ways than one. This small country produces some of the best-known international brands of beer and liquor. Visitors from countries that have prohibition laws are almost always surprised to find liquor so freely available. Welcome to the wet country.
small kingdom are generally honest to a fault, and quick to have a laugh. The typical Nepali in fact makes the most of every opportunity to enjoy himself. Therefore you will see a lot of festivals in this country. Any excuse will do for having a good time! Welcome to a happy country!
Gurkhas and Sherpas Nepal is home to twenty million people of various hues, the more famous being the Gurkhas and the Sherpas. The Gurkhas are considered to be the best soldiers in the world and the Sherpas, the best mountaineers in the world.Their reputations are well-deserved as witnessed by their exploits and the honours they have received throughout history and in the present-day. Therefore, welcome to the land of the brave and the hardy.
The People
Works of Art
Although industrialization is still slow and poverty levels are high, the people of this
From time immemorial Nepal has given birth to great works of art. The Newar