Unknown Facts About Nepal 1) According to Hindu mythology, God Shiva resides in the Himalaya. 2) Ninety-five percent of earthquakes occur in mountainous regions. 3) Nepal is the most preferred eco-tourism destination in the world. (Survey by UK and Germany) 4) Nepal has all the conditions for qualifying as the best adventure tourism destination in the world. . (Australian Tourism Authority) 5) Nepal is one of the best places to visit before you die. BBC Holiday 6) Annapurna region of Nepal and Everest base camp trek are voted as the top ten trekking trails in the world. 7) Nepal holds wonderful / diverse records such as: -The highest lake on the earth (Tilicho 4800 meters) -The deepest lake (145 meter) She Phoksundo at the highest elevation (3600mt.) -The deepest gorges (1200 meter) in Kaligandaki & other glaciers -The highest valley on earth (Arun valley) Nepalhas the densest concentration of World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu valley alone has 7 World Heritage Cultural sites within a radius of 15 kilometers. 9) People in Nepal do not greet one another with a handshake, but rather put their palms together and bow their forehead and say Namaste (directly translated as “I salute the God in you”). 10)The Nepali flag is the only nation with non- quadrilater al flag.The two triangles symbolize the Himalaya Mountains and represent the two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. LIKE + COMMENT + SHARE if u are proud to be Nepali!! JAI NEPAL!!!
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:21:09 +0000
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