Introduction

Nepal(the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal) is a landlocked sovereign state  With an area of

147,181 square kilometers located in South Asia in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the China, and to the south, east, and west by the  India.Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass(has population of approximately 30 million) and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation's.

Nepal has a rich geography and has eight of the worlds ten tallest mountains of the world, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha in Nepali. Nepal has more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft(6,096 m) above sea level.

Hinduism is practised by a majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation and Buddhism, though a minority faith in the country,and is linked historically with Nepal. Many people in Nepali do not

distinguish between Hinduism and Buddhism and follow both religious traditions.

Nepal was ruled by the Shah dynasty of kings from 1768, when Prithvi Narayan Shah unified its many

small kingdoms.

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Mount Everest

Elevation (feet): 29035

Elevation (meters): 8850

Continent: Asia

Country: Nepal/China

Region: Himalaya

SubRange: Central Nepal Himalaya

Latitude: 27.9881

Longitude: 86.9253

Difficulty: Major Mountain Expedition

Best months for climbing: April, May

Year first climbed: 1953

First successful climber(s): Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay

Convenient Center: Namche Bazar, Nepal

Nearest major airport: Kathmandu, Nepal

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Its elevation was determined using GPS satellite on May 5, 1999. It was previously believed to be slightly lower. The new elevation has been confirmed by the National Geographic Society.Unsuccessful attempts was continued 1921-1952.The first successful attempt was in 1953.In 1922 was the first time that some climbers succeeded to climg the Mount Everest with the help of bottled oxygen.

The flora and fauna is poor on this mount, because of its high altitude. Some species of birds have been seen here, as for example the Bar-headed Goose and Chough.

The National Geographic Society has determined the height to be 6 feet taller, 29,035 feet, but the Nepali government has not made this new altitude official.

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Rara Lake

Mahendra Daha (the late king of Nepal) known as Rara lake and lies at an altitude above 3.2 km (2.0 mi) above sea level covering an area of 16 km2. It is the biggest lake of Nepal, situated near district headquarters of Mugu and Talcha air strip in Mugu district in the Far Western Development Region. In able to reach to Rara Lake we should walk around 3 to 4 days from Jumla. The length is 5 kilometers and 2 kilometers wide, at the altitude around 3060 m. The max. depth of Rara Lake is 167 meter. Rara lake is the unique spot which is a part of Rara National park. It is located in a remote place. The view of Rara lake is very pleasing and it is one of the great place that should be visited. The Rara National Park is the home of precious animal like:-Himalayan black bear, Red panda, Ghorals etc. It is also known as Natures paradise.It is one of  the  treasure of  Nepal .  So don't  forget to visit  Rara Lake  for  great site and adventure.

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Lumbini

Lumbini (lovely in sanskrit) is the birth place of Siddhartha Gautama (Lord  Buddha). Lumbini is situated in Rupandehi district 25 km east from kapilvastu of Nepal. At around 500 BCE Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha, founder of buddhist) was borned by Queen mother Maya Devi. Lumbini was the place where Buddha lived till he was 29. King Suddhodhan was the father of Gautama Buddha and was of Shakya dynasty. So Lumbini has a historical value and it is also known as the holy place for buddhist. It is place that should be visited at least one time in the life. Buddha is also known as Tathagata (who knows the truth).Lumbini is amazing place. Lumbini has many temples like Maya Devi temple, Holy Pond where where Buddha was taken by his mother for ritual dip and had a first bath. Buddhist has always respected the law of nature.The Lumbini is described in the Pali and Sanskrit literature. Lumbini is very important place historically and religiously.There is a pillar made by the great supporter of Buddha/Buddhist made by the king of India named Ashoka and the pillar is named as Ashoka Pillar.

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