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Dolpo, pronounced “Dolpo-pa” in Nepali, is a region located in the Shey-Phoksumdo National Park, which was established in 1984. The National Park lies in the distinctly remote and isolated corner of mid-west of Nepal. Its area covers more than 3555 square kilometers.
Once a year in Nepal both Hindus and Buddhists set aside their religious differences to celebrate the joyous festival of Indra Jatra. Dedicated to the Lord Indra, this festival is one of dancing, feasting and rejoicing.
Tibetan Yaks are mammals that are native to Tibet and the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal but can adapt to different terrains. Yaks are mainly found in high altitudes because of the thick shaggy coat that they have and their inability to fend off a lot of diseases that are normally found in warmer climates. Yaks can go as high as 20,000 feet but cannot go below 10,000 feet above sea level so their terrain is very specific.
There have been many books written about tantrism and its complexity. The belief in spirits and the effect they are believed to have on humans and their lives. Both black and evil spirits play an important role in tantrism but it is also believed that people, who are affected by these spirits, can be healed. Nepal is a major center for tantrism and has a long and rich history that became part of Nepal as early as the seventh century. Tantrism is still thriving in Nepal, however it is questionable as to how long it will be able to survive into the future.
There is something about the celebrations of Tihar in Nepal which make it truly special. Also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, all houses in the cities and villages are decorated with dozens of lit oil lamps which gives them a glittering appearance at night. The festival is held in honor of the Goddess Laxmi who is the Hindu goddess of wealth and also the wife of the almighty Vishnu.
Once a year during the month of Kartik (late September, early October), the people of Nepal get ready to enjoy Dashain, the biggest festival of the year. This is the biggest and longest festival on the Nepali calendar and it is celebrated by virtually every person in Nepal, regardless of their social caste. The entire festival lasts approximately fifteen days and is a riot of color, festivity and religious rites.
Most people are apprehensive about bats but when they learn that a particular bat has a wingspan of more than four feet, they become edgy. Spawned by horror stories of vampire bats that are completely fictitious, they might assume that such a creature is a massive, blood thirsty monster. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Indian flying fox may be one of the largest bats in the world, but it is completely harmless.
The ancient Hindu festival of Holi or Phagu, which means the sacred red powder, takes place late February or early March on a full moon and is celebrated throughout Nepal. Holi is known as the festival of colors, a time when colors are celebrated, and has been thought to be named after Holika, a mythical demoness.
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