Natural Resources / Heritages of Nepal:

by on Saturday, February 25, 2017
· Mountains: The 8 highest mountains among the 14 highest peaks of the world above 800 m: 1. Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the World (8848 m) – Solukhumbu District 2. Mt. Kanchanjungha, the 3rd highest peak (8586 m) – Taplejung District 3. Mt. Lhotse, the 4th highest peak (8516 m) – Solukhumbu District  4....

Lichchhavi Dynasty of Nepal

by on Friday, February 24, 2017
The Lichchhavi ran a republican rule in Baisali, Bashadh of Mujaffarfur India. During the 1st century AD, monarchy got hold in the area and they got defeated by King Ajaat Shatru. Then they entered into Nepal Valley as refugees. In fact, Lichchhavi was the name of the king of Ayoddhya of India, who was the eighth descendent of famous Surya King Dasharath.  According...

Season Prevailing in Nepal

by on Wednesday, February 22, 2017
The Spring Season: March – April (Exciting Season) The Summer Season: May – June (Hot Environment) The Rainy Season: July – August (Rainy Environment) The Autumn Season: September – October (Mild Environment) The Early Winter: November – December (Cold Environment) The Winter Season: January – February (Very Cold Environment) Note:...

Physical Feature (Synopsis ) of Nepal

by on Tuesday, February 21, 2017
·         Mountain Region (15% of total land): the snowline (5000 m -8848m) in altitude Ø  Climate : Himalayan / Tundra Ø  Number of Districts : 16 Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Dolakha, Sindhupalchowk, Rasuwa, Gorkha, Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Jumla, Kalikot, Mugu, Bajhang, Darchula ·         Hilly...

Som Dynasty of Nepal

by on Saturday, February 18, 2017
Nimish, the first King of this dynasty had taken over the rule by defeating the Kirant King Gasti. During the rule of this Dynasty, the area of Nepal had extended till India and the sea in the south.  Nimish, Mataksha, Kakabarma, Pashuprekshadev, Bhashkar Burma and Bhumiburma were the kings of this dynasty. Pashuprekshadev, fourth king of...

Kirant Dynasty

by on Thursday, February 16, 2017
The Kirant King Yalung or Elam or Yalambar took over the rule by defeating Bhuwansingh, the last king of the Aabhir Dynasty. Mythologicallly this time is thought to be the transitory period of the end of Dwapar Age and the beginning of the Kali Age, about 6th century BC.  Twenty-nine generations of the Kirants ruled in Nepal for about 1500...

Aabhir (Mahishpal) Dynasty of Nepal

by on Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The Aabhir / Aahir, come from the south (India), defeated childless Jitgupta, the last king of Gopal Dynasty and took rule in their hand. Some historians state that the Aabhirs were called Mahishpals as they reared buffaloes.  Barasingh (Bhulsingh), Jayasingh and Bhuwansingh were the three kings of this dynasty to rule for more than 100 years....

Gopal Dynasty (Ancient Period) of Nepal

by on Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The Gopal Dynasty is regarded as the 1st ruling dynasty of Nepal. Gopal denotes the community of Cowherds. Sage Ne, who meditated on Teku, made Bhuktaman (Bhumigupta) of this community the first king of valley.  Having adopted Gupta as their surname and hence known as the Gupta Dynasty, eight generations of this dynasty ruled for about 521...

Historical Background of Nepal

by on Monday, February 13, 2017
History of Nepal can be divided into various periods as: 1. Gopal Dynasty (Ancient Period) 2. Aabhir (Mahishpal) Dynasty 3. Kirant Dynasty 4. Som Dynasty 5. Lichchhavi Dynasty 6. Khas Malla Dynasty (Karnali) 7. Tirhut / Doya Kingdom 8. Sen Dynasty 9. Malla Dynasty (Medieval Period) 10....

The Standard Time of Nepal

by on Saturday, February 11, 2017
The standard time of any nation is based on the longitude. The standard time of Nepal was declared on 1st Baishakh 2040 BS based on the 86˚15ˈ eastern longitude that passes through Mt. Gaurishanker, Dolakha District. The standard Nepal Time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) +05:45. · Public Holidays: The usual working...

Physical Feature (Synopsis) of Nepal

by on Friday, February 10, 2017
· Mountain Region (15% of total land): the snowline (5000 m -8848m) in altitude Ø Climate : Himalayan / Tundra Ø Number of Districts : 16 Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Dolakha, Sindhupalchowk, Rasuwa, Gorkha, Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Jumla, Kalikot, Mugu, Bajhang, Darchula · Hilly Region (68% of total...

Nomenclature of the Country Nepal

by on Wednesday, February 08, 2017
There are various opinions regarding the nomenclature of Nepal: · According to one of the mythological texts Nepal Mahatmya, the early settlement of this valley was made in the instruction and guidance of a sage named Ne. Ever after, it flourished in his care and protection. Because it was cared (palan) by Ne, it was called Nepal. Although sage...

Enlisted in Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance

by on Friday, February 03, 2017
· Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve – Sunsari District (1988 AD) · Beeshajari Lake Area – Chitwan District (2002 AD) · Ghodaghodi Lake Area – Kailali District (2002 AD) · Jagadishpur Lake Area – Kapilvastu District (2002 AD) · Gokyo Lake and surrounding Lakes – Solukhumbu District (2007 AD) ·...

Places Enlisted in the World Heritage Site

by on Friday, February 03, 2017
Cultural Heritage: · The Swayambhunath Stupa – Kathmandu District (1979 AD) · The Pashupatinath Temple – Kathmandu District (1979 AD) · The Boudhanath Stupa - Kathmandu District (1979 AD) · The Kathmandu Durbar Square - Kathmandu District (1979 AD) · The Temple of Changunarayan - Bhaktapur...

Facts that Glorify Nepal’s Speciality in the World

by on Thursday, February 02, 2017
Here are some of the facts about Nepal that discover Nepal from rest of the world: The highest peak of the world, Mt. Everest (8848 m – Solukhumbu District). The origin of Buddhism / birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha, Lumbini – Rupandehi District). The lake situated at the highest altitude in the world – Tilicho (4191 m – Manang District). The...

Nepal in a Glance: An introduction to Nepal

by on Thursday, February 02, 2017
Situated in the north-eastern hemisphere, in the largest continent Asia, in between two Asian giants China and India. Nepal is a land locked mountainous country surrounded by India on three sides with five of her provinces- Uttaranchal, Uttarpradesh, Bihar, Bengal and Sikkim (1185 km) and by China in the north with Tibet, her autonomous region (850...
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