Festival of the Month: Ram Navami Rama or Ramachandra was a king of Ayodhya in ancient India. In Hinduism, he is considered to be the seventh Avatar of Vishnu and a lila-avatara described in Bhagavata Purana.Rama is one of the... + Full Story
Everest Base Camp trekSunday, 25 October 2009 | ColorfulNepal.comThis Everest Base Camp trek itinerary is designed to fulfill the dream of the travelers who are looking for the wonderful adventure to the base camp of the world's highest mountain; Everest in a... + Full Story
Panauti: Delightful Small TownMonday, 21 December 2009 | ColorfulNepal.comPanauti is a historical city in Nepal. It is 32 km SE from the capital Kathmandu. It was a small state given by King Bhupitendra Malla as dowry to his sister. Panauti, a... + Full Story
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.
This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and dialects.Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure oppurtunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celevrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.
Language: Nepali Currency: Nepalese Rupee Political System: Multiparty democracy. National Bird: Impean Pheasant Danfe). National Flower: Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans).
The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel writers in recognition of her cultural richness :
are explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural heritage.
Nepal, nestled between China and India, is the country eight of the world's 10 highest mountains, including Mount Everest. Some Nepal tours view the majestic peak by plane, while more adventurous travelers can hike among its foothills, exploring isolated monasteries, local teahouses, glacial valleys, thundering waterfalls and natural hot springs.
The travel and tours in Nepal are into different groups depending up on the cost and time frame. First, there is a list of travel and tours operators that only visit Nepal, then there is a list of tours that include a visit to Nepal as well as other regions.
If you would like to ask any query regarding Nepal Travel join our Nepal Travel Forum and exchange the travel experiences with others. On ColorfulNepal.com you get the complete Nepal travel guide and Nepal Travel Information Guide with all information on travel and tourism in Nepal. We insist you all to Travel to Nepal and explore the beautiful Himalayan country.
Lonely Planet Names Nepal One of 2010's Top 10 Countries
Written by Source: Nepal Tourism Board
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
Lonely Planet has chosen Nepal as one of the world's Top 10 Countries for next year in LONELY PLANET'S BEST IN TRAVEL 2010, published this week.
BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 is Lonely Planet's fifth eagerly-awaited annual collection of the best places to go and the best things to do around the world for the year ahead.
Other destinations to make Lonely Planet's Top 10 Countries 2010 list are El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the USA.
Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and community, BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 showcases a year's worth of inspiration to take travellers out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Other highlights include:
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