In Nepal, customs and cultures hold great importance. Locals here are deeply devoted to their customs which can be seen in all their festivals as well as daily lifestyle. They are warm hearted and welcome outsiders with open arms. Their easy going and open minded nature make them the friendliest of all. Here you find mostly Hindus and Buddhists. Different ethnics stay here together, making it a colorful nation in terms of cultural diversity. These communities are dotted from Terai to the hills. Some of the most popular groups here include Meche, Satar, Rajbansi, Dhimal, Bodo, and Dangar. However, the largest one is Tharu.
Dance & Music Locals here have a great form of expression through their music and dance, art and craft, folklore and folktales. Most of their cultures are influenced by Indians, Mongolian and Tibetan cultures. It is believed that dance in Nepal began in the Himalayas, the abode of Lord Shiva. Dance traditions of Nepal are fascinating as they have a distinct style and costumes. Dishka is a popular dance form performed in weddings using intricate footwork and arm movements. Folk songs of Nepal revolve around topics like harvest, marriage, war tales and love themes. The Tharu stick dances are also famous here.
Languages In Nepal, over 123 languages are spoken. This shows the nation’s linguistic heritage which flourished from three major language groups - Indo-Aryan, Tibeto-Burman, and indigenous. Nepali, written in Devanagari script, remains the official national language of Nepal.
Religion Nepal is majorly populated by Hindus. Buddhism is also practiced here which gave rise to Buddhists in Nepal. Roots of Hindu and Buddhist traditions here are more than two millennia deep. Where Lumbini is known as the birth place of Buddha, Kathmandu has some of the most popular Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can see a beautiful mix of temples and Buddhist monasteries here.
South Asia is home to solid one-third of the world’s population. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world Everest and K2. Housing marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years.
Whether you are interested in a Sight Seeing Tour, Season Special Tour or you are on a look out for a Pilgrimage Tour, these pocket friendly tour packages will make your journey to this majestic land worth remembering.
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