Nepal is located in the Himalayas and it is famous for its snow-capped mountain peaks. There are 14 peaks over 8000 meters worldwide and eight of them are in Nepal, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. More surprisingly, there are more than 1300 peaks over 6000 meters in Nepal. With these magnificent peaks, Nepal can be considered as the glorious kingdom of high mountains. Every year, Nepal attracts thousands of travelers and explorers around the world to see its picturesque beauty. Nepal is not only a country with many unforgettable natural views, but it is also a multicultural country with many historical buildings. The above-mentioned characteristics and attractions of Nepal make it become one of the must-see travel destinations to many people. Are you planning your trip to Nepal at this moment? Have you ever thought about getting away from the crowds, simply sitting in front of a mountain house with breathtaking views of the Himalayas and slowly sipping a cup of nice coffee? If you have been looking for a trustworthy trekking company for a while and you haven’t found any yet, you can stop searching for another trekking company from now on, because Big Sky Treks, a government registered trekking company and a member of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) is the best choice for you. The founder Bhakti Devkota of Big Sky Treks is a professional trekking guide with over 20 years of experience. Through the years, Devkota has been a trekking guide with well-reputation and a huge amount of people who have participated his trekking tours keep coming back for more explorations with him. Big Sky Treks has the best team members with good quality services and itineraries, including various hiking and trekking trails, outdoor and adventure itineraries, cultural and theme tours, home stay experience and so on. We also provide customized itineraries with detailed information which can meet your needs. More importantly, we believe that the sustainability of Big Sky Treks depends on creating lifelong travel memories for each and every travelers in Nepal. Come and join us! Bring your backpack with you and let us show you around Nepal. We promise that you will start your journey in Nepal as a customer of ours but last as a friend. This is what we have been doing all along. ~~Explore Nepal Himalayas! Touch Your Big Sky!~~ Prepare by bhakti Devkota, trekking and Tour guide in Nepal and owner of Big Sky Treks and Expeditions bhakti8848@gmail.com

1. NEPAL
NAMASTE

2. • Bhakti Devkota (Black Tea)
• BIG SKY TREKS & EXPEDITIONS
• NEPAL TREKKING GUIDE (Since 1997)
ABOUT ME

3. 1. About Nepal
2. Culture & foods
3. World heritage
4. Outdoor expeditions
5. Trekking in Himalaya
6. Q & A
TOPICS FOR TODAY

4. N= never
E= ending
P= peace
A= and
L= love

5. Team1 Team 2
How about Your country ?
In class Brainstorm

6. The way people greet in Nepal.
NAMASTE

7. WHERE IS NEPAL ?

8. * 15 % Himal
* 68% Pahad(Hill)
* 17 % Terai (Plain)
Geography

9. *Country in South Asia
*Nepal is of roughly rectangle shape
*800 kilometres long
*200 kilometres wide
*With an area of 147,516 km2.
GEOGRAPHY & POPULATION

10. * It is landlocked
* Borders China in the north
* Borders India in the south, east and west.
Population : 29 Million
GEOGRAPHY & POPULATION

11. Nepal is a small multi-ethnic
country with over 100 ethnic groups and
92 different languages.
PEOPLE

12. PEOPLE

13. * Hinduism (81.3%)
* Buddhism (9.0%)
* Islam (4.4%)
Religion

15. 3 Main Gods in Hinduism :
* Brahma creates the universe.
* Vishnu preserves the universe.
* Shiva destroys the universe.
Hinduism
P.S. 33 Million Gods in Hindu Religion

16. 1. Brahmins
2. Kshatriyas
3. Vaishyas
4. Shudras
Caste system

18. * Tika is a red powder used by
Hindus.
* People put it on one another’s
forehead as a blessing.
* It symbolizes fortune ($), health
and long life.
* People get to wear them from
their elders priest.
Hinduism- Tika

20. Living Goddess
Kumari =Kumari Devi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7gLC4l5Nmo&ab_channel=VICELife

21. 1. A neck like a conch shell
2. A body like a banyan tree
3. Eyelashes like a cow
4. Thighs like a deer
5. Chest like a lion
6. Voice soft and clear as a duck‘s
Qualification: Living Goddess

22. What kinds of challenges should
Kumari go through?
Any other questions?
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23. FOOD OF NEPAL
Dal-bhat

24. HOW TO EAT Dal-bhat !?

25. MUST USE YOUR RIGHT HAND !!!
HOW TO EAT Dal-bhat ! ?

26. Because the LEFT HAND is used to……

27. FOOD OF NEPAL
MOMO

28. ROTI

29. SOMOSA

30. FOOD OF NEPAL
PANI PURI

31. FOOD OF NEPAL
Chhurpi (Yak Cheese)

32. FOOD OF NEPAL
CHICKEN TANDOORI

33. FOOD OF NEPAL
NAAN

36. 1. Cultural World Heritage
2. Natural World Heritage
3. Mixed World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site

37. 1. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
2. Patan Durbar Square
3. Kathmandu Durbar Square
4. Changu Narayan Temple
5. Swayambhunath
6. Boudhanath
7. Lumbini
8. Pashupatinath
Cultural World Heritage

38. 1. Bhaktapur Durbar Square

39. 2. Patan Durbar Square

40. 3. Kathmandu Durbar Square

41. 4. Changu Narayan Temple

42. 5. Swayambhunath

43. 6. Boudhanath

44. 7. Lumbini

45. 8. Pashupatinath

46. 8. Pashupatinath

47. 1. Chitwan National Park
2. Sagarmatha National Park
Natural World Heritage

48. Chitwan National Park

49. Chitwan National Park

50. Chitwan National Park

51. Chitwan National Park

52. Sagarmatha (Everest)
National Park

53. OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS
●Bungee Jumping
●Canyoning
●Paragliding
●Mountain Biking
●River Rafting
●Zip Lining
●Jungle safari
●Trekking

54. Bungee Jumping

55. Canyoning

56. Paragliding

57. Mountain Biking

58. River Rafting

59. Zip Lining

60. Jungle safari

61. Trekking

62. TREKKING IN HIMALAYA

63. ◆The Himalayas is not a mountain !
◆Himalaya is a mountain range !
Himalaya ? Everest ?

64. The Himalayas

65. Mt. Everest

66. Nepal is known as the land of the
Himalayas.
* Above 8000M ------------- 8 peaks
* 7000M ~ 8000M ----------117 peak
* Above 6000M ---------------1310 peaks
Ps. 238 peaks are already opened for climbing.
Nepal Himalaya

67. * There are 14 mountains in the world
which are over 8000M above sea level.
( A.K.A. Eight-thousander)
* 8 of them are in Nepal or on its border
Nepal Himalaya

68. TREKKING MOUNTAINEERING
HIKING
• Rope techniques
• High technical skills
• Technical equipment:
rope, crampons,
climbing helmet, ice
axe, etc.
• Half or one day
• Well-marked
trail
• Longer day
• Longer distance
• Higher altitude
• Lodge/ Camp
• Some equipment

69. https://youtu.be/Bk5sMwuRpCg?t=9
Lukla Airport
One of the most dangerous airports in the world

70. PHOTO

104. How do you greet someone in
Nepal ?
Q1

105. What is the full form of Nepal ?
N=
E =
P =
A =
L =
Q2

106. How many “Eight-thousander”
in Nepal or on its border ???
Q3

107. Where do we put the Tika ?
Q4

108. What are the neighboring
countries of Nepal ?
Q5

109. What is the famous cheese in
Nepal?
Q6

110. ~THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION~
Dhandyabad
धन्यवाद

111. * Life of a Kumari Goddess: The Young Girls Whose Feet
Never Touch Ground
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7gLC4l5Nmo&a
b_channel=VICELife
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