Mount Everest

Mount Everest, Nepali Sagarmatha.

Everest, mountain on the crest of the Great Himalayas of southern Asia that lies on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at 27°59′ N 86°56′ E. Reaching an elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 metres), Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, the highest point on Earth.

Like other high peaks in the region, Mount Everest has long been revered by local peoples. Its most common Tibetan name, Chomolungma, means “Goddess Mother of the World” or “Goddess of the Valley.” The Sanskrit name Sagarmatha means literally “Peak of Heaven.” Its identity as the highest point on the Earth’s surface.

Physical features

Geology and relief

The Himalayan ranges were thrust upward by tectonic action as the Indian-Australian Plate moved northward from the south and was subducted (forced downward) under the Eurasian Plate following the collision of the two plates between about 40 and 50 million years ago. The Himalayas themselves started rising about 25 to 30 million years ago, and the Great Himalayas began to take their present form during the Pleistocene Epoch (about 2,600,000 to 11,700 years ago). Everest and its surrounding peaks are part of a large mountain massif that forms a focal point, or knot, of this tectonic action in the Great Himalayas. Information from global positioning instruments in place on Everest since the late 1990s indicates that the mountain continues to move a few inches to the northeast and rise a fraction of an inch each year.

Everest is composed of multiple layers of rock folded back on themselves (nappes). Rock on the lower elevations of the mountain consists of metamorphic schists and gneisses, topped by igneous granites. Higher up are found sedimentary rocks of marine origin (remnants of the ancient floor of the Tethys Sea that closed after the collision of the two plates). Notable is the Yellow Band, a limestone formation that is prominently visible just below the summit pyramid.

The barren Southeast, Northeast, and West ridges culminate in the Everest summit; a short distance away is the South Summit, a minor bump on the Southeast Ridge with an elevation of 28,700 feet (8,748 metres). The mountain can be seen directly from its northeastern side, where it rises about 12,000 feet (3,600 metres) above the Plateau of Tibet. The peak of Changtse (24,803 feet [7,560 metres]) rises to the north. Khumbutse (21,867 feet [6,665 metres]), Nuptse (25,791 feet [7,861 metres]), and Lhotse (27,940 feet [8,516 metres]) surround Everest’s base to the west and south.

Everest, Mount:

Everest is shaped like a three-sided pyramid. The three generally flat planes constituting the sides are called faces, and the line by which two faces join is known as a ridge. The North Face rises above Tibet and is bounded by the North Ridge (which meets the Northeast Ridge) and the West Ridge; key features of this side of the mountain include the Great and Hornbein couloirs (steep gullies) and the North Col at the start of the North Ridge. The Southwest Face rises above Nepal and is bounded by the West Ridge and the Southeast Ridge; notable features on this side include the South Col (at the start of the Southeast Ridge) and the Khumbu Icefall, the latter a jumble of large blocks of ice that has long been a daunting challenge for climbers. The East Face—or Kangshung (Kangxung) Face—also rises above Tibet and is bounded by the Southeast Ridge and the Northeast Ridge.

The summit of Everest itself is covered by rock-hard snow surmounted by a layer of softer snow that fluctuates annually by some 5–20 feet (1.5–6 metres); the snow level is highest in September, after the monsoon, and lowest in May after having been depleted by the strong northwesterly winter winds. The summit and upper slopes sit so high in the Earth’s atmosphere that the amount of breathable oxygen there is one-third what it is at sea level. Lack of oxygen, powerful winds, and extremely cold temperatures preclude the development of any plant or animal life there.

Drainage and climate

Glaciers cover the slopes of Everest to its base. Individual glaciers flanking the mountain are the Kangshung Glacier to the east; the East, Central, and West Rongbuk (Rongpu) glaciers to the north and northwest; the Pumori Glacier to the northwest; and the Khumbu Glacier to the west and south, which is fed by the glacier bed of the Western Cwm, an enclosed valley of ice between Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse Ridge to the south. Glacial action has been the primary force behind the heavy and continuous erosion of Everest and the other high Himalayan peaks.

Everest, Mount: Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in front of the Mount Everest massif

The mountain’s drainage pattern radiates to the southwest, north, and east. The Khumbu Glacier melts into the Lobujya (Lobuche) River of Nepal, which flows southward as the Imja River to its confluence with the Dudh Kosi River. In Tibet the Rong River originates from the Pumori and Rongbuk glaciers and the Kama River from the Kangshung Glacier: both flow into the Arun River, which cuts through the Himalayas into Nepal. The Rong, Dudh Kosi, and Kama river valleys form, respectively, the northern, southern, and eastern access routes to the summit.

The climate of Everest is always hostile to living things. The warmest average daytime temperature (in July) is only about −2 °F (−19 °C) on the summit; in January, the coldest month, summit temperatures average −33 °F (−36 °C) and can drop as low as −76 °F (−60 °C). Storms can come up suddenly, and temperatures can plummet unexpectedly. The peak of Everest is so high that it reaches the lower limit of the jet stream, and it can be buffeted by sustained winds of more than 100 miles (160 km) per hour. Precipitation falls as snow during the summer monsoon (late May to mid-September). The risk of frostbite to climbers on Everest is extremely high.

The height of Everest

Controversy over the exact elevation of the summit developed because of variations in snow level, gravity deviation, and light refraction. The figure 29,028 feet (8,848 metres), plus or minus a fraction, was established by the Survey of India between 1952 and 1954 and became widely accepted. This value was used by most researchers, mapping agencies, and publishers until 1999.

Attempts were subsequently made to remeasure the mountain’s height. A Chinese survey in 1975 obtained the figure of 29,029.24 feet (8,848.11 metres), and an Italian survey, using satellite surveying techniques, obtained a value of 29,108 feet (8,872 metres) in 1987, but questions arose about the methods used. In 1992 another Italian survey, using the Global Positioning System (GPS) and laser measurement technology, yielded the figure 29,023 feet (8,846 metres) by subtracting from the measured height 6.5 feet (2 metres) of ice and snow on the summit, but the methodology used was again called into question.

In 1999 an American survey, sponsored by the (U.S.) National Geographic Society and others, took precise measurements using GPS equipment. Their finding of 29,035 feet (8,850 metres), plus or minus 6.5 feet (2 metres), was accepted by the society and by various specialists in the fields of geodesy and cartography. The Chinese mounted another expedition in 2005 that utilized ice-penetrating radar in conjunction with GPS equipment. The result of this was what the Chinese called a “rock height” of 29,017.12 feet (8,844.43 metres), which, though widely reported in the media, was recognized only by China for the next several years. Nepal in particular disputed the Chinese figure, preferring what was termed the “snow height” of 29,028 feet. In April 2010 China and Nepal agreed to recognize the validity of both figures.

Human factors

Everest is so tall and its climate so severe that it is incapable of supporting sustained human occupation, but the valleys below the mountain are inhabited by Tibetan-speaking peoples. Notable among these are the Sherpas, who live in villages at elevations up to about 14,000 feet (4,270 metres) in the Khumbu valley of Nepal and other locations. Traditionally an agricultural people with little cultivable land at their disposal, the Sherpas for years were traders and led a seminomadic lifestyle in their search for pastureland. In summer, livestock was grazed as high as 16,000 feet (4,880 metres), while winter refuge was taken at lower elevations on sheltered ledges and along riverbanks.

Living in close proximity to the world’s highest mountains, the Sherpas traditionally treated the Himalayas as sacred—building Buddhist monasteries at their base, placing prayer flags on the slopes, and establishing sanctuaries for the wildlife of the valleys that included musk deer, monal pheasant, and Himalayan partridge. Gods and demons were believed to live in the high peaks, and the Yeti (the so-called Abominable Snowman) was said to roam the lower slopes. For these reasons, the Sherpas traditionally did not climb the mountains.

However, beginning with the British expeditions of the early 20th century, surveying and portering work became available. Eventually, the respect and pay earned in mountaineering made it attractive to the Sherpas, who, being so well adapted to the high altitudes, were capable of carrying large loads of cargo over long distances. Though Sherpas and other hill people (the name Sherpa came to be applied—erroneously—to all porters) tend to outperform their foreign clients, they typically have played a subordinate role in expeditions; rarely, for example, has one of their names been associated with a pioneering route on Everest. The influx of foreign climbers—and, in far greater numbers, trekkers—has dramatically changed Sherpa life, as their livelihood increasingly has come to depend on these climbing expeditions.

Environmental issues

On the Nepalese side of the international boundary, the mountain and its surrounding valleys lie within Sagarmatha National Park, a 480-square-mile (1,243-square-km) zone established in 1976. In 1979 the park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The valleys contain stands of rhododendron and forests of birch and pine, while above the tree line alpine vegetation extends to the feet of the glaciers. Over the years, carelessness and excessive consumption of resources by mountaineers, as well as overgrazing by livestock, have damaged the habitats of snow leopards, lesser pandas, Tibetan bears, and scores of bird species. To counteract past abuses, various reforestation programs have been carried out by local communities and the Nepalese government.

Expeditions have removed supplies and equipment left by climbers on Everest’s slopes, including hundreds of oxygen containers. A large quantity of the litter of past climbers—tons of items such as tents, cans, crampons, and human waste—has been hauled down from the mountain and recycled or discarded. However, the bodies of most of the more than 280 climbers who have died on Everest (notably on its upper slopes) have not been removed, as they are unreachable or—for those that are accessible—their weight makes carrying them down extremely difficult. Notable in the cleanup endeavour have been the efforts of the Eco Everest Expeditions, the first of which was organized in 2008 to commemorate the death that January of Everest-climbing pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary. Those expeditions also have publicized ecological issues (in particular, concerns about the effects of climate change in the region through observations that the Khumbu Icefall has been melting).

Nepal - another name of heaven

Nepal is country of mount Everest, birth place of lord Buddha, 60 ethnic group, 92 spoken language, 3000 temples,1200 monasteries and lamasteries, 10 world heritage site and many more. Nepal is one of the most beautiful place in the world, with in the area of 147181 sq km a person can find diverse landscape, people, religion, wild life. world 8 of 14 tallest mountain lies in Nepal. really their is no place like Nepal, Nepal is heaven on earth.

Nepal is a country lying between China on the North and India on the South. It is a landlocked country on the collision zone between two plates, so large mountain ranges are formed in the creasing including the Pahar Hill region and the Mountain region, both with large altitudes and populated valleys. Tourism is especially large in Mount Everest and a large amount of conflict has arisen there as we will study later. Mountaineers with ambitions to travel, view and climb the spectacular slopes come in their ten thousands. 39% of the GDP comes from agriculture; 76% of people use it as their principle employment. Services (which would include tourism) equal 42% and industry 21%. The lack of natural resources means that agriculture is the main primary industry, while tourism probably the main tertiary. Main exports are clothing, leather, jute goods and grain.
There are lots of places to visit in Nepal. That is why people often term Nepal as "a place where there are more temples than houses". Similarly because of Gods and Goddesses we term it as a place where the number of gods and goddess is more than the population of people.

Inside the Kathmandu Valley, there is lots of sight seeing. For example, you can go to Kasthamandap which was build of one tree, Pashupatinath of the capital and several other temples, historical places and monuments.
However, one of the most amazing thing of the Kathmandu Valley is the excellent view of the valley from all the hilltops. Similarly when one goes outside of the valley, he or she can see countless natural beauties never explored. Tourists stare with amazements of the gift of God to the Himalayan Kingdom. Nepal is a must visit place.


Nepal is well known for its natural beauty, mighty Himalayas, diverse culture and cheerful face of people. These qualities made Nepal a unique place giving high potentialities for the growth of tourism industry. Tourism is not new phenomena, however, making tourism a dynamic sector of economy and accepting it as a vehicle of poverty reduction is certainly relatively new and timely thinking. There are a number of ways that tourism can help the economy make better performance. Physically it contributes to accelerate national development through expansion of infrastructure; economically it contributes to generate employment that helps uplift the living conditions of local people. It generates revenue, contributes to the growth of GDP and helps earn foreign exchanges, which again are directly or indirectly linked to poverty alleviation in the country.

Natural, cultural and manmade heritages are important to flourish tourism sector but more than that visionary plan, coordinated program and adequate resources to implement the plan and programs play important role to really make the tourism sector a vehicle of poverty alleviation. As the role of the government has gone sea change during the last decade of twentieth century, private sector should come to the fore of economic growth. Government alone is not there to serve people; there are multiple actors, such as, local government, private sector, and community organizations.
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 101 ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 92 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.

Pokhara - one of the most actractive tourist place

The Pokhara Valley, a land of spectacular
beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas, conjures visions of calm but vibrant green hills. Loaded with luxuriant vegetation and dotted with shimmering lakes, the valley offers awesome vistas. Magnificent image of Mount Machhapuchhare reflected in the clear waters of the Lake Phewa leaves everyone spellbound. One of the Nepal’s adventure hubs, it has reputation of being the second home for the tourists worldwide.

Pokhara is situated at an altitude of 730 meters to 1030 meters. Its rich topographical conditions are responsible for the profusion of flora and fauna. The geographical location has made Pokhara one of the biggest valleys in Nepal. The valley is encircled by lush green hills ranging in height from 1077 meters in the South East of 2738 meters in the North East. Snow clad mountains add a special radiance to the valley. They also form snow-fed rivers that run through the heart of the valley.

The geographical studies reveal that centuries ago a glacier was formed in the valley. As the time passed, the temperatures steadily increased and the solid ice melted and formed a river that began flowing, cutting into the soil of Pokhara. The regular flow of glacial waters created several underground tunnels. Currently, most of these tunnels are dry and are found in the form of caves.

However, Dr. Harka Gurung (Nepal Geographical Society, The Himalayan Review Vol. 11-111, 1969) a renowned geologist of Nepal, holds a different opinion altogether. He believes the uplifting of the southern hills formed the plains of Pokhara, and subsequently diverted the Seti River from south to north-west forming the Seti Gorge. Over the years, a dense jungle covered the valley and several lakes and ponds were formed. The people from various places began to migrate to the valley in search of a fertile land and lively environment. Those early settlers found the valley an ideal place to live in as it was rich in water, good soil, and vegetation.

Among other advantages, the valley is popular for many different ethnic groups known for their rich art and cultural heritage. The combination of stunning natural beauty and spectacular art and culture has attracted visitors to the Pokhara Valley.

According to a popular legend, during the Mahabharata era, Bhim, one of the five Pandava brothers, visited a place called Hamada, 15km. from Pokhara. Bhim went looking for a Lotus called Rukh Kamal ( a species of lotus that blooms on the tree) to please his wife, Dropadi. Those days Pokhara was a vast lake circled by high mountains. Since the deep water blocked Bhim’s search, he made a gash with his sword. As a result, the water drained out and he was able to pluck Rukh Kamals for his beloved wife. The place was later named Bhimad after this Herculean eic helo from The Mahabharata.

Several popular legends prevail in the valley. According to a legend, the valley is a perfect place where people of diverse origins live in perfect heaven. They freely participate in the religious and cultural activities of one another without a cast or creed bias.

Pokhara is also recognized as one of the major destinations for adventure tourism. Micro-light flying, paragliding, rafting, sightseeing, boating, pony trekking and caving are extremely popular form of adventure tourism. The visitors will certainly find such new places worth visiting. Such new places will further whet up the tourists’ interest in more exotic places around Pokhara.

Geographical facts

Pokhara is the district headquarters of the Western Region Development. The valley lies between 83 degrees 58’ 30” E longitude and 28 degrees 16’ N latitude. Situated at elevation ranges from 627m to 980m above sea level, it covers an area of 123 sq. kms surrounded by high mountains. The total area of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City is 55.66 sq. kms as compared to Lekhnath municipality which is 77.75 sq.ms. The present population growth rate is about 7.41%.
Climate

Pokhara has a mild climate ranging from a maximum of 35 degrees centigrade in summer down to 10 degrees centigrade in the coldest month of January. The green hills and snow-capped mountains play an important role in keeping the temperature relatively cool, even in the scorching heat of the summer. In general, the humidity is higher in the morning than in the evening.

On average, the Monsoon season begins in Pokhara around April. The beginning of April brings torrential downpours with sudden strong winds and storms. The rainfall becomes more intense during the months of July, August and September. Pokhara receives heavy rainfall when the warm and humid winds from the Bay o Bengal and the Arabian Sea form heavy clouds over the valley. For this reason, the valley is also known as Cherapunji of Nepal, Cherapunji being the Indian town that receives the highest rainfall in the world. The heavy rainfalls gradually die down and the weather is clear from October to February. The lighter winter rains in the valley are from January to March.
When to Visit

The best time to visit Pokhara are Ocotber and November, in autumn; and February, March and April in spring. During these months, the overall climate of Pokhara is conducive for sightseeing, trekking, white water rafting and paragliding. The trekkers will have excellent clear days for trekking in the Annapurna region during December and January. Kathmandu is shrouded in mists that envelop the city until mid-day.; Pokhara has very clear weather with the sun shining and the sky bright blue. The tourists can feast on the lofty snow-covered Annapurnas sprawling along the valley. Sarangkot is the heavenly point to have exhilarating views of the valley. The tourists visiting during the Monsoon season may not be as fortunate as the torrential rains cause landslides and avalanches throughout Nepal.

Tourism Office Center/Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP)

The Tourism Office Center is situated at Nagdhunga, next door to Hotel Crystal, opposite Pokhara airport. It is within easy reach of the Lakeside and the Damside. The tourists can get Pokhara maps, brochures and important information at the centre.

The ACAP office is within a walking distance from the Rastra Bank Chowk. The tourists can take an easy walk to reach this office. The visitors interested in trekking around Annapurna Conservation area Project (ACAP) (Ph. 430820) should contact at the ACAP office to receive entry permits. The trekkers can get useful information important for trekking around Annapurna region. The foreign and SAARC nations visitors have to pay Rs. 2000 and Rs. 200 for trekking permit respectively. To apply for the trekking permit, the visitors require filling an application form along with two photographs.

Transport

There are several convenient ways of getting to and from Pokhara and to other places in Nepal or India. The quickest is going by air. Kathmandu to Pokhara takes roughly 25 minutes. There are frequent flights throughout the day and the cost is reasonable. The tourists can get an excellent view of the Himalayas and the captivating landscape of countryside while traveling by bus.

The other alternative is by the road. Kathmandu to Pokhara is about a 6-hour drive and that including a lunch break. You can take a deluxe tourist bus, a mini tourist bus, a taxi or hire a vehicle that can be a car, mini-bus or four-wheel drive. You can hire a vehicle that can be more convenient as you can work out your own schedule economically. Any of these options are cheaper than flying, especially if there is more than one person. The journey is very enjoyable as you can enjoy the natural landscapes of the countryside.

Whichever way you choose to travel your hotel, guesthouse or lodge will be very pleasant to arrange for you. This also applies to trekking, white-water rafting, visiting local beauty spots, places of interest, or safari parks, micro light flights, paragliding and going by cable car to the world famous beautiful Manakamana Temple.

Hospital/Pharmacy

Many small pharmacies along the street of Phewa Lake and Damside provide doctor’s service on request. For serious medical problems, the tourists can visit Srijana Chowk, Mahendrapool, or Gairapatan where some of Pokhara’s best private hospitals are located with emergency facilities. Charak Hospital and Research Center lies at Damside near Rastrabank Chowk with twenty-four hours emergency service. This is the nearest hospital from the Lakeside. The Western Regional Hospital (Gandaki Hospital) is located at Ramghat. Since Government runs this hospital, medicines and check up charges are much cheaper than private clinics.

Supermarkets

Pokhara has some well-maintained shopping malls at Mahendrapool, Chipledhunga,New Road and Lakeside. Being a tourist’s area, the prices are little more expensive at the Lakeside than other places. Saleways Departmental Store, Mahendrapool, Park & Shop Departmental Store, B.P Chowk, Munal Stores, B.P Chowk, U.F.O., Siddhartha Chowk have some well-maintained Departmental Stores. A newly opened Bhat Bhatani, super martket is in New Road, where you can get all the goods you want, from everything small to big. There are several General provisional Shops along the roadsides at the Lakeside and Damside.

Tourist’s Police

The Police are always vigilant around the Lakeside and Damside area. They are especially careful about the safety and security of the tourists. There is a police station nearby Lakeside. Another station lies in Baidam, near Hotel Kantipur. Te tourists can lodge any complain in case they need to do so, or you can dial 521087.
Post Office

Pokhara’s main post office lies on the busy Mahendrapool road. It takes about one hour to reach the post office from Lakeside/Damside. There is yet another post office at Pardi, Pardi Post Office (PPo). It is quite closer from the Lakeside and the Damside. These post offices remain open from Sunday 10am to Thursday 5pm. On Fridays, they remain open from 10am to 3pm. The tourists can take a leisurely walk for about thirt minutes from the Lakeside to reach the Pardi Post Office.

Accommodation

Most of the visitors prefer to stay near Phewa Lake and Damside. Yet, the Indian visitors and business class people prefer to stay near the city at Prithvi Chowk and Mahendrapool.

The prices are reasonable in the majority of hotels and sometimes negotiable. The room charges are higher in the peak seasons the October, November, and the February to April. During the off seasons, prices go down dramatically. Some hoteliers even declare and impressive discount even up to 50% off the room rate during the off-seasons. There are many restaurants in Pokhara, serving cuisines from all over the world. The prices are reasonable whereas some very cheap depending on their class and location. Normally prices are expensive around Lakeside and Damside but cheaper around Prithvi Chowk, Mahendrapool and Chipledhunga, the downtown Pokhara.
Meditation and Yoga

Pokhara has a few Meditation and Yoga centers for the Western visitors. Garden Yiga Chozin Buddhist Center is a popular meditation center lies on the north of Lakeside. Regular courses with residential facilities are designed for the Western and Asian visitors. A well-maintained library remains an added facility of the center.

Sadhana Yoga Ashram (tel.464601) offers one-day yogic cleansing and hatha yoga. Besides, Sadhana Yoga has also developed longer residential courses meanwhile, in recent times, some unqualified and unscrupulous people including some foreigners giving lessons in Yoga and meditation. Many of these centers are not registered and therefore illegal. The visitors are advised not to visit such unauthorized yoga and meditation centers and take precaution.

Pokhara Kitchen

The tourists can enjoy popular Nepali cuisines in Pokhara. Newari foods especially meat and buff varieties are extremely popular among the locals. However, they are bit oily and spicy. Besides, everyone seems fond of the Thakali foods. The visitors can have a taste of Thakali foods available at the restaurants around Mahendraool, Prithvi Chowk, Lakeside and Damside.

Entertainment

There are a few cinema halls at Mahendrapool, Chipledhunga, Tersapatti, and Ram Basaar, Hindi and Nepali cinemas are screened on these cinema theaters. However, on and off they do screen English cinema as well. Several videocassette ships are found across the town that sell latest movie CDs. Lok Dohori (Folk Duets) cassettes are on high demand.
Religions and Population

There are about sixty ethnic groups, over hundred languages and dialects and more than eight religions in Nepal. Though Nepal was the only Hindu country, varieties of other religions flourish here. Even if the majority of Nepalese follow Hinduism and Buddhism, one can find a unique example of religious tolerance and fraternity among the people.

Population

According to the first population census held in 1956 the population of Pokhara was about 13,000. It rose to 20,611 in 1971 and to 36,010 in 1978. Because of speedy urbanization, the population growth of pokhara rose rapidly and, currently the population of Pokhara is approx. 300,000 (2012).

The population census held in 1988 reveals the fact that Brahmins 23.11%, Gurungs 20.92%, Cheetri 18.70%, Newars 15.60%, Magars 4.46%, Kamis 3.41%, Sarkis 2.78%, Pariyars 2.47%, Thakalis 1.53%, Muslims 1.00%, and others 5.93% live in Pokhara. The major ethnic groups living in Pokhara are Brahmins, Chhetris, Gurungs, Thakalis, Newars, Gaines and Muslims.

Sunrise at Sarangkot

Sarankot or Sarangkot
Sun rise from sarankot

Sarankot or Sarangkot is village development committee in Kaski district,Gandaki zone of northern-central Nepal.It look pretty beautiful from far and when we go there its look more beautiful.
The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with Himalayan views. From Sarankot, on the northern direction we can see Mt.Dhaulagiri  in the far west . Mt.Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. And in north side Mt.Machhapuchhre (Fistale). On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
View of pokhara from sarankot
                From sarankot pokhara look so beautiful when climate is clear whole pokhara valley are like heaven.They also put 3 binocular on the top of sarankot with the help of that you can see pokhara as near you can.But you should pay for that Nepali Rs50.
               Paragliding also start from sarankot which is the most enjoyable game .Now days most tourist visit sarankot only for paragliding. From that you see the whole pokhara valley. With flying enjoying the fresh air lovely view. And you land near to lake side .
            From sarankot you can visit Kaski kot which is a nice village ,Dhampus is famous for picnic and trekking village, Lumle,valam etc

Heaven is myth Nepal is real

Most beautiful Places in the world Nepal. Nepal is one of the most beautiful Places in the world. Nepal is really a piece of heaven on Earth. Nepal is a country where nature has blesses it too much. It is full of natural blessed country located in South Asia. Nepal is not a artificial beautiful country but totally naturally. And natural beauty is the real beauty of artificial beauty. This type of beauty can be found in Nepal. Nepal, official name the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. A landlocked country in South Asia, Nepal stands bordered by China in the north and India laying west, east and south of them. The Federal Democratic Republic Kingdom of Nepal is situated in the central part of the Himalayan arc and is tectonically sandwitched between Tibet in the north and India in the south.

Normally human beings move from one place to another for pleasure, business, pilgrimage, adventure and other purposes. It is usually of a limited duration. People like to visit new places and learn about new things about culture, art and lifestyle of other people. When people travel from one place to another with a specific objective and time then that is called tourism. Those people are known as tourists.

Tourists visiting new places require some facilities, services, assistance and guidance. People open hotels, restaurants, lodge, resort, etc for this purpose. The businesses or industry providing such information, accommodation, transportation and other services to tourists are known as tourism industry. Travel agency, paragliding, snow skating, rafting, trekking, hot air ballooning, golf, polo are some more examples of it.
Pokhara, Nepal (Most beautiful Places in the world Nepal)
nepal most beautiful places in the world
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Pokhara is one of the most scenic and exciting valley in Nepal. Pokhara is the place of natural lakes. There are several lakes, natural beautiful place alike above photo. It is one of the famous places in the world for treks and natural beauties, sightseeing in Nepal. Pokhara is a piece of heaven in the world. There are many beautiful and interesting places to visit in Nepal, outside the Kathmandu Valley. Pokhara valley is the ‘Jewel of the mid-west’, second major tourist sport in Nepal but the favorite of tourists from around the globe.

 Bouddhanath Stupa (Most beautiful Places in the world Nepal)
Beautiful Nepal Bouddhanath Stupa
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Nepal is beautiful Indeed. It deserves a lots beautiful places to feel that heaven is on earth. It deserve a lots of investment in tourism sector.  Everybody wish to visit Nepal before he died. The Boudhanath Stupa of Sri Lord Buddha has been given great importance among the temple of Gods and Chaityas of Nepal. This Colossal Buddhist Stupa is one of the biggest Lamaist temple in the world.
 Most beautiful Places in the world Nepal
Mount Everest

Mountain of Nepal

Nepal is the home of mountains. The awe-inspiring, majestic mountains of Nepal attract the tourists from far and wide. Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, juts out in north eastern region of the country, on the Sino-Nepalese border. It seems competing with other mighty mountains. Adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking and hiking can be enjoyed in this mountain range. Journey on these mountains transends one to an entirely different world. Mountain biking is also a popular game in this.

Snow Line
Snow line generally occurs between 5,000 and 5,500 meters. The region is characterised by cold climatic and rugged topographic conditions. Human habitation and economic activities are extremely limited.

Population
The region is sparsely populated, and whatever farming activity does exist is also confined to the low-lying valleys and the river basins. Upper Kali Gandaki Valley is an example of such valleys.

Mountaineering Regulations
According to the Nepal Mountaineering Association:-

Any person or mountaineering team wanting to climb Nepal Mountains and Peaks must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association.The team shall not indulge in activities that may be contrary to the customs and religious, political, social or cultural traditions of the locals.The team shall set up camps in its route to the base camp in such a way that they are acceptable to the local people or as prescribed by Government.The team shall not have any arms, ammunition and explosives etc. They are required to take government permission for the same.The team shall not get involved in any activity, which is or may be likely to affect negatively to the security and reputation of Nepal.