7 Amazing Facts For Students About Nepal That Will Shock You
By Jasreet Kaur16, Sep 2024 02:30 PMjagranjosh.com
Amazing Facts
Nepal is a land of extraordinary beauty and fascinating history. Tap to read amazing facts about Nepal that will shock you.
Home of Everest
Nepal hosts Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level, attracting climbers globally.
Birthplace of Buddha
Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nepal, is recognised as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha.
Diverse Geography
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.
Rich Biodiversity
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.
Unique Calendar
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.
Living Goddess Tradition
Kathmandu hosts the tradition of the Kumari, a young prepubescent girl believed to be the living goddess, representing the goddess Taleju.