NEPALIntroduction to

NAMASTE

By: Himali Pachabhaiya

Location of Nepal in World Map

Nepal is a small and beautiful country which lies between China (in the north) and India (in the south, east and west).

Nepal is mainly divided into three geographical regions.

Area of Nepal is 1,47,181 (56,827)sq miles.

Population is approximately 30 millions.

Capital of Nepal is “Kathmandu”.

Native language is “Nepali”.

National Flag of Nepal

Red is the sign of victoryin war.

Blue border is the color ofpeace.

National flower of Nepal is Rhododendron (Lali Guras)It is mostly found in the Hilly region.

National Flower

National bird of Nepal is Lophophorus (Danfe).It is mostly found in the mountainous region.

National Bird

National Animal

National animal of Nepal is Cow.

Main Festival of Nepal

Dashain is one of the main festival of Nepal. In Dashain, all the family members gathers together. We put tika in our forehead from the elders and they give us lots of blessings.

Another important festival in Nepal is Tihar. It is also called the festival of lights.

Traditional dress of Nepal

Music

1. Religious song2. Classical song3. Folk song4. Morden song5. Pop song6. Rock 7. Rap

There are several types of Nepalese Music

There are several Instruments

1. Madal (double-headed drum)2. Bansuri (Flute bamboo style)3. Dholak4. Tabala (drum)1. Sarangi

Bansuri (Flute)

Tabala (drum)

Madal

Sarangi

Nepalese Food

MO:MOMAIN FOOD

Festival

Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain is in Nepal. It is 8,848 metres above the sea level.

Mt. Everest

World Highest Peaks in Nepal

• Out of top 10 world’s highest peaks : 8 lies in Nepal

Name Height ( meter) Rank

• Mount Everest• Kanchenjunga• Lhotse• Makalu• Cho Oyu• Dhaulagiri• Manaslu• Annapurna

World’s Highest (1st)3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

10th

8,8488,5868,5168,4628,2018,1678,1568,091

Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal.

Maya devi temple

Buddha

ADVENTURES IN NEPAL MOUNTAIN CLIMBING IN NEPAL TREKKING IN NEPAL

CANYONING IN NEPAL BUNJEE IN NEPAL

ADVENTURES IN NEPALPARAGLIDING IN NEPAL RAFTING IN NEPAL

JUNGLE SAFARI (FOREST WALK ) MOUNTAIN FLIGHT

Temples in Nepal

There are many temples in Nepal. Some of the famous temples are:

Pashupatinath templeSwyambhunath stupa

Krishna templeJanaki temple

Kumari – Living Goddess

World’s only living Goddess.

Major cities of Nepal

Kathmandu city

Pokhara city

Villages of Nepal

Carrying grass for their animals NAMCHE BAZAAR

GHANDRUK VILLAGEVILLAGE

Main Occupation

The main occupation of most of the people in Nepal is Agriculture.

Plowing field Planting rice

Rice field

Plucking tea leavesTea garden

Some famous Natural lakes in Nepal

Tilicho Lake Shey Phoksundo Lake

Fewa Lake Rara Lake

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