Top 5 Facts of Nepal

A small landlocked country on the lap of Himalayas, Nepal is a Democratic Republic nation located in between two powerhouses India and China. With an area of 1, 47,181 sq. km, Nepal offers pristine natural resources and beauty. This sovereign state in South Asia offers great natural beauty and beautiful environment that range from the low flat lands to Skyscraping Mountains. This small country provides wide prospects in hydropower, rafting and mountain trekking. Homed to the highest peak Mount Everest and the deepest George of the Arun Valley, Nepal is one of the most visited places in the world.
With the end of the monarch rule and the establishment of a new people chosen democratic government, the country is yet to draft a constitution. Regular political upheavals has caused a drastic effect on the overall development of the nation. With “Unity in Diversity”, over 100 castes and creeds live together in this small heaven to make it one of the most loved, most respected and adored countries since a long period of time. Let us take a look at the top 10 most amazing facts about Nepal- the holy and sacred nation.

1. The Gurkha Legacy

This must be one of the most interesting part of Nepal. Countries like India and China who surround Nepal were ruled by foreign powers in the history but no power could suppress Nepalese and the will of legendary Gurkhas in taking over Nepal. Gurkhas are also well known for their leadership, bravery, courage and no-fear nature that they showed in the World Wars. World Famous footballer Maradona once quoted that they would not have won against England in 1986 world cups if there were Gurkhas in the football stadium. Several quotations have been made in favor of Gurkhas and the most famous of them is “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he must be lying or is a Gurkha.” Gurkhas are also regarded as the most powerful strike force for any wars and fights.

2. Diverse records in world

Nepal holds a number of world records and prizes around the world. With Mount Everest being the peak of the world at the height of 8,848 m, there are others like the Tilicho lake- the highest lake on earth at the height of 4800m, Shey Phoksundo Lake- the deepest lake of 145m at the height of 3600m, the deepest gorge of Kalidanki of 1200m and the highest valley on Earth- the Arun valley. Nepal also holds some of the world famous Guinness world records and different international prizes, international recognitions and involvements that have made the profile of this small country to be one of the best.

3. Mountain climbing, trekking and rafting

Nepal has a wide prospect in mountain climbing, trekking and rafting. With eight highest peaks in the world, a lot of people come for mountain climbing and trekking to the Himalayan regions of the country. Also, there are a lot of fast flowing rivers like Trisuli which are world-wide known for rafting. More than 20% of tourist who come to visit Nepal come for rafting and trekking to different holy pilgrims and beautiful sites that are located in Nepal. What if you see the YETI when you go to the mountains? It’s going to be an amazing adventure.

4. The National Flag

Nepal has a flag that is only non- quadrilateral shaped and no other country have it in that shape. Recent researches on flags show that the national flag of Nepal is the most mathematical flag in the entire world. With blue border and red filler, the national flag has sun and moon embedded in it. The two triangles represent the Himalayan Mountains and two major religions Hinduism and Buddhism that people most follow in the country.

5. Weeds! Did I hear Weeds?

Once named as the weed capital with the best weeds in the world at the Freak Street, Nepal still has got a wide prospect with regards to weed. Although weed is said to be illegal and is not available for buy and sale, we can find the growth of weeds everywhere mostly in the rural area, around the roads, ditches, farm lands, mountainside and everywhere. Who would not love to fire a pot and get along with the fine environment that Nepal beholds. Read about the interesting facts of hippies that came to Kathmandu in the 70′s and 80′s; they know it all.