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Nepal is a beautiful country filled with interesting legends and cultures. Many visitors come here to explore the various facets of the Buddhist faith. There is certainly no shortage of temples and shrines to visit and religion makes up a large facet of the country’s cultural and historical legacy.
In the cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Newar of Nepal, live the largest concentrations Newar, who are indigenous to the Kathmandu Valley. Practicing Buddhism and Hinduism, the Newar are a unique group of people who practice traditional rituals and rites that keep the tradition and culture of the Newar alive. In previous times, the Newar were divided by occupational caste that could be distinguished by surname, but that is no longer of importance. With such a rich culture, there are many rites performed throughout the year by the Newar. Many are related to the stages of life and thus known as the Rites of Passage.
Village Tourism in Nepal was created and researched by Dr. Surendra Bhakta Pradhanang, who is well known in the tourism industry and is also the Chairman of the Kathmandu Research Centre. His efforts to expand tourism in Nepal and to bring an income to small villages through the tourism industry motivated him to research the possibility of Village Tourism, which is now offered by many tour operators in the country. Dr. Pradhanang’s commitment to improving the lives of villagers and boosting the overall economy of the country has been invaluable to tourism and to Nepal.
The village of Devghat, situated about five kilometers north-west of Narayanghat in Nepal, is renowned for its pervading atmosphere of tranquility. Resting in an area where the Kali Gandaki and Trisuli Rivers converge to form the Narayani River, which goes on to flow into the great Ganges River, Devghat is considered by Hindus to be a most holy place. This is also the spot where wooded hills meet wide open plains, adding to the exquisite beauty of the landscape of this popular pilgrimage destination.
The beautiful country of Nepal is a popular destination for tourists from all around the world. It is especially popular among travelers who enjoy trekking, which brings them into close contact with the friendly people who call Nepal home. Festivals are a way of life among the predominantly Hindu population and visitors are likely to witness at least one of these colorful occasions while traveling through Nepal. The two-day festival known as Krishnastami, which takes place during the month of August each year, is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
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