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The Makalu Barun National Park is situated in the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts in Nepal. The Nepali National Park was first established in 1992. The Makalu Barun Park takes up 1500 square kilometers and the conservation area covers 830 square kilometers, which totals 2330 square kilometers.
Madhesi, or in the original text ‘Madhesh’, comes from the Sanskrit language native to India and Nepal. Madhesh is something of a legend and it is believed to be the central kingdom of the mythical Hindu King Janak. Interestingly, today, the Madhesi people can be found in the southern district of Nepal, commonly known as Terai.
Translated, the word Ayurveda means “the science of life” and has been a part of the culture in Nepal for approximately 5 000 years. Ayurveda is an alternative and natural form of medicine in Nepal, and over the years many schools and health facilities have opened across the country. Visitors are urged to explore this unique form of medicine in Nepal and take the opportunity to experience Ayurveda as part of the country’s culture.
There are many myths and legends that surround the people of Nepal and their cultures as well as many of the physical features of the country as a whole. Nevertheless, there is one particular legend that is of great interest to us, based on the many travels of Bodhisattva Manjusri, a disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. According to the tale it all begins with the discovery of Swayambhu or when translated, “the self-existent”.
Despite Nepal’s colorful collection of ethnic groups, when it comes to religion there are only two that dominate the country. The Hindu religion is the most dominant religion in Nepal. However, one of the most famous people from Nepal are steeped in the Buddhist religion. Some would say that the most well-known Buddhist group is the Sherpa who rose to fame on the dangerous peaks of Mount Everest as they assisted climbers to defeat the world’s most foreboding mountain for years.
Naga Panchami is a festival that is held in Nepal and literally translated means the “Festival of Snakes”. It is a festival that originates from deep within the Nepali culture and its rich traditions, rituals and myths that have survived for thousands of years and which have played a significant role in the lives of the ancient people of Nepal.
Sadhus are men who practice Hinduism and are considered holy especially because of their intense commitment to the Gods. Sadhus are originally from India but they can be found in Nepal and other countries where Hinduism is a popular religion. Interestingly, Hinduism is the only religion where one can enter only through birth and not by conversion.
It is time of religious fervor and celebration - the Nepali New Year, known to locals as Navavarsha. Nepal relies upon more than one calendar. As such, residents of Nepal get to enjoy three New Year celebrations, namely New Year on the Gregorian calendar, Tibetan New Year and Navavarsha. The Nepali calendar of Bikram Sambat (or Bikram Era) also runs for twelve months, however, the first month is Baisakh, which corresponds with mid April on the world-recognized Gregorian calendar. As with all New Year celebrations worldwide, Navavarsha is a joyful time for those residing in Nepal and those who are visiting the country.
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