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Nepal in Pictures

Updated on November 3, 2011
Kathmandu valley was a lake in ancient time made habitable by the Bodhisattva named Manjushree. The oldest stone statue found in Kathmandu valley is dated 4th century.
Kathmandu valley was a lake in ancient time made habitable by the Bodhisattva named Manjushree. The oldest stone statue found in Kathmandu valley is dated 4th century. | Source
Old Royal Palace Plaza in Patan City. Patan is adjacent to Kathmandu and it is one of the four cities in Kathmandu valley. Kirkpatrick, a British historian, wrote there are more temples than the number of houses and more deities than the people.
Old Royal Palace Plaza in Patan City. Patan is adjacent to Kathmandu and it is one of the four cities in Kathmandu valley. Kirkpatrick, a British historian, wrote there are more temples than the number of houses and more deities than the people. | Source
Suspension Bridge: Nepal is a mountainous country, in many places a suspension bridge is the only viable option to connect two villages or towns.
Suspension Bridge: Nepal is a mountainous country, in many places a suspension bridge is the only viable option to connect two villages or towns. | Source

How old is Nepal? After reading history books I have come to a conclusion that it is harder to date Nepal. Of course we can date modern Nepal, because unification of Nepal began in 1769 AD. But when did Nepal actually evolve?

From the chronicles of early rulers of Kathmandu valley, we can assume, historically of course, Nepal is at least two thousand years old. However, Nepal could be at least three thousand years old because it is mentioned in the Mahabharata, the Great Hindu Epic. Mahabharata is believed to have occurred in 1300 Before Common Era.

In archeological evidence, Nepal nation has existed since 4th century, in the inscription of Indian king Samudra Gupt in Allabadh. Earliest stone inscription found in Nepal was laid by King Mandev, dated 329 AD. It is said Maheshpals and Gopals ruled Nepal in the beginning. Kirat was the first well-established dynasty of Nepal. Then there were Lichhivies (4th or 5th century CE), Mallas and finally the Shahs. The Shahs ruled Nepal for 238 years.

A new era of democracy began after 1950 revolution but parliamentary democracy was short lived. A Royal take over in 1960 banned party politics in Nepal. In Feb. 13, 1996, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced People’s War. After fighting for ten years with the government forces, the war ended in November 2006, and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed.

Nepal was announced Federal Democratic republic in 2008.

Nepal is 147,181 sq km and 75 percent of the land is covered by mountains. Several of the world’s highest mountains stretch along Nepal-Tibet boarder including Everest(8848 meters), Annapurna I (8091 meters), Kanchenjunga (8568 meters), Makalu (8463 meters) and Manaslu (8163 meters). The country is sandwiched between two giants India and China.

Many years ago when Prince Charles of Britain visited Nepal, he went to Bhedetar, a hilly town in Eastern Nepal. Now Bhedetar has a new name in Nepal, the Charles Point
Many years ago when Prince Charles of Britain visited Nepal, he went to Bhedetar, a hilly town in Eastern Nepal. Now Bhedetar has a new name in Nepal, the Charles Point | Source
A traditional house in rural Nepal. There are more than 35 hundred villages in Nepal and more than 80 percent of the population live in villages and small towns.
A traditional house in rural Nepal. There are more than 35 hundred villages in Nepal and more than 80 percent of the population live in villages and small towns. | Source
Hindu Ascetic: Nepal is predominantly a Hindu nation though it was announced secular in 2006. The 2001 census recorded that 90 percent people are Hindu.
Hindu Ascetic: Nepal is predominantly a Hindu nation though it was announced secular in 2006. The 2001 census recorded that 90 percent people are Hindu. | Source
Jomsom (2760 meters) is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Nepal.
Jomsom (2760 meters) is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Nepal. | Source
Mustang was once closed for foreigners but these days they can get a permit by paying US$ 500 for initial 10 days and US$ 50 more for each day.
Mustang was once closed for foreigners but these days they can get a permit by paying US$ 500 for initial 10 days and US$ 50 more for each day. | Source
Painful Journey: Many people in Nepal do not own vehicles and they have to travel precariously in public transport.
Painful Journey: Many people in Nepal do not own vehicles and they have to travel precariously in public transport. | Source
Paragliding in Pokhara valley. Pokhara is a lake city. Many popular trekking routes begins from Pokhara including the most challenging expedition of Mount Annapurna (8091 meters).
Paragliding in Pokhara valley. Pokhara is a lake city. Many popular trekking routes begins from Pokhara including the most challenging expedition of Mount Annapurna (8091 meters). | Source
When you are trekking in Nepal you may want to hire a porter. Sometimes back newspaper report revealed that Nepalis are the strongest people on earth who can carry twice their weight even at the high altitude.
When you are trekking in Nepal you may want to hire a porter. Sometimes back newspaper report revealed that Nepalis are the strongest people on earth who can carry twice their weight even at the high altitude. | Source
Rara Lake, situated in the Rara National Park in western Nepal, is the largest lake in Nepal. It is 5 km long. There are no motor-able roads towards Rara and it takes three days to reach there from the nearest airport.
Rara Lake, situated in the Rara National Park in western Nepal, is the largest lake in Nepal. It is 5 km long. There are no motor-able roads towards Rara and it takes three days to reach there from the nearest airport. | Source
Swyambhu: The Self-Existent. A Buddhist monastery in Kathmandu. According to the Nepali belief, the Buddha is another form of Hindu God Shiva.
Swyambhu: The Self-Existent. A Buddhist monastery in Kathmandu. According to the Nepali belief, the Buddha is another form of Hindu God Shiva. | Source
Wall painting: A traditional wall painting by Tharu Community. The painting made only from natural colors depicts life and faith of indigenous people. There are 92 different races and 106 languages recorded in Nepal.
Wall painting: A traditional wall painting by Tharu Community. The painting made only from natural colors depicts life and faith of indigenous people. There are 92 different races and 106 languages recorded in Nepal. | Source
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Nepal is agricultural country but farming techniques are two thousand years old.
Nepal is agricultural country but farming techniques are two thousand years old.
Nepal is agricultural country but farming techniques are two thousand years old. | Source
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