Himalayan Aims to Attract 1 Million Foreign Tourists Next Year

SHAHDRA, India - April 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Nepal is one the most beautiful Himalayan country in the world. It is known for the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest which stands tall at 8848metres. It is also famous for the birthplace of Gautam Buddha who laid the foundation of Buddism in the country. Nepal is also known as the abode of the gods.

For many years a secret, unknown country, it was, in the 1950s, faced with making a leap from the 11th century to modern times. Visited first by mountaineers and trekkers, it later became the haunt of hippies. In 1989 restrictions barring several areas to tourists were lifted. There are also main three attractions of Nepal to visit time and again for visitor.

Art and craft

Art of Nepalese is heavily inspired from Hinduism and Buddhism. Maximum 2 millennium old Hindu and Buddhist heritage has survived various onslaughts and is still influencing the Nepalese art and craft tradition. Following are the various art and craft forms of Nepal.

Fair and Festival

Nepal has a vibrant Hindu past and that's reflected in most of its festivals and celebrations. Besides, being the close neighbor of India, Nepal has had a constant history of cultural exchange with it. Therefore most of the Hindu festivals that are celebrated in India are celebrated in Nepal as well. The most important of these festivals are Dipawali and Holi.

Music and Dance

The rhythm, beats, bounce of Nepali traditional folk and classical music is spiritual enough to sooth you and entertaining enough to cheer you. Music is associated with every event in Nepal, then be it birth, marriage, festivals or National events.

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