Amazing Facts About Nepal That Will Shock You Know More About It

Komal Das Nov 22, 2024

Nepal is a land of extraordinary beauty and fascinating history. Tap to read amazing facts about Nepal that will shock you

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Nepal hosts Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level, attracting climbers globally

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Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nepal, is recognised as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha

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Nepal's landscape ranges from lush lowlands to the towering Himalayas, featuring the world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki Gorge, which is 5,571 meters deep

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Despite its small size, Nepal is home to over 8,000 species of plants, 700 bird species, and 100 mammal species, including the Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino

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Nepal follows the Vikram Samvat calendar, which is about 56.7 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, making the Nepali New Year different from Western celebrations

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Kathmandu hosts the tradition of the Kumari, a young prepubescent girl believed to be the living goddess, representing the goddess Taleju

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