#Nepal Tours

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Nepal Tour Packages - Sightseeing, Activities, Packages of Nepal

Travelogy India Provides complete Nepal Trip Packages and travel information including Hotel, Transport, Guide, etc. These Nepal Tour Packages cover beautiful sightseeing and attractions. Imagine exploring Nepal, a land rich in culture, breathtaking landscapes, and adventure—whether you're a thrill-seeker or a peace lover, Nepal has something for everyone! 🏔️🕉️

Here's why Nepal should be your next travel destination:

📍 Explore Kathmandu’s ancient temples

🏞️ Trek through the majestic Himalayas

🌿 Get lost in the wilderness at Chitwan National Park

🚁 Experience a scenic Everest helicopter tour

🎨 Dive into Nepal’s rich art and history

Ready to discover Nepal in a way that speaks to your soul? Check out some incredible tour packages that will take your trip to the next level! 🔗 Nepal Tour Packages

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Explore the stunning beauty of the Nepal Himalayas with a local expert operator. Experience the majestic peaks, serene landscapes, and rich culture guided by those who know the region best. Embark on a journey that promises adventure and unforgettable memories. Check our exclusive adventures: https://www.glorioushimalaya.com/ Contact us: Email: info@glorioushimalaya.com WhatsApp: +977-9813637616

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Blue Himalaya Tours and Travels offer a special discount package for Kathmandu Pokhara and Chitwan Tour. We design tours in Nepal arrangements to over 20 Best Selling destinations in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. All the trips can be customized according to your personal requirements, interests, budget, and available time. We offer you abundant ways to get around including coach tours, private tours, group tours, family tours, corporate tours, and more. We, as teamwork, are a one-stop shop for all your travel requirements. We are also an airline consolidator, working with all the leading domestic airlines (Buddha and Yeti), so when you fly with us, you save while still flying in comfort.

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Mt everest, a dream destination.

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Kaala Bhairav temple, Kathmandu Nepal.

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History And Origin of Nepal: A journey through time

Lying right in the middle of the Himalayas between India and China, Nepal is a country that is full of a whole of history. The story it tells is of myths, legends, dynasties, and influences that flowed on the waves of both the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan plateau. The origin of Nepal seems to be completely intertwined with geographical elements, religion, and cultural heritage. In this blog, one is introduced to the historical journey of Nepal and formation of Himalayas, from its root to the formation of a modern nation.

Mythological Beginnings: Legends of Nepal's Formation

The history of Nepal opens with mythological accounts about the origin. Ancient legends say that Kathmandu Valley was once a huge lake, inclusive of what today is considered the cultural and historical heart of Nepal. According to this, a Buddhist saint called Manjushree, coming from China, saw a lotus flower falling in the middle of the lake and wanted to reach it. At Chobar, he cut a gorge with his sword thereby allowing it to drain the water so that the valley could be habitable. Thus, the fertile land of the Kathmandu Valley came into being. This mythical event is symbolic of the birth of Nepal. Another popular legend describes how the god Vishnu, in the avatar of a boar, or Varaha, raised Nepal out of the waters. These myths said much not only about how the people of Ancient Nepal viewed their land but also revealed the deep religious meaning always permeating Nepalese culture.

Unification of Nepal: The Rise of the Shah Dynasty

Nepal’s political landscape changed dramatically in the 18th century with the rise of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the ruler of the small principality of Gorkha. He embarked on a campaign to unify the various fragmented kingdoms and principalities of the region. After several attempts, Prithvi Narayan Shah successfully conquered the Kathmandu Valley in 1768, marking the beginning of the Shah dynasty and the creation of modern Nepal. Prithvi Narayan Shah's unification campaign laid the foundation for a strong, centralised kingdom. He strategically kept Nepal independent from both the expanding British Empire in India and the Qing Dynasty in China by maintaining a policy of isolation and diplomacy.

The Collision of India and Eurasia: Birth of the Himalayas

Nepal is home to Himalayas: the home to world's highest peaks, including Mt. Everest.The story of the Himalayas really started when the Indian subcontinent, shortly after it broke away from Gondwana around 100 million years ago, began its drift northward. There laid between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate at that time the Tethys Ocean. In this process, the Indian plate was submerged underneath the Eurasian plate, and it is both slow and powerful. These movements created strong geological forces which pushed up the sedimentary rocks of the Tethys Ocean, hence creating the Himalayan mountain range. The impact of the collision caused the Earth's crust to fold, that formed the towering peaks of the Himalayas. The immense pressure created large thrust faults, which caused the land to rise vertically. Over time, these processes built some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest (8,848 meters) and Kangchenjunga (8,586 meters), both of which are located in the Nepalese Himalayas.

Geological Zones of the Nepal Himalayas

The Nepalese Himalayas were divided into a number of distinct geological zones, which reflect their complex history of formation. These include the following:

Terai Plains: This is a flat, fertile region situated on the southernmost part of Nepal, marking the northern edge of the Indo-Gangetic plains. They actually were formed by sediments deposited by the rivers flowing down from the Himalayas.

Siwalik Hills: Lying just north of the Terai, Siwalik Hills are the youngest part of the Himalayas that were uplifted about 10 to 20 million years ago. It is a folded and faulted rock area which has been uplifted relatively recently.

3.The Mahabharat Range: This range lies north of Siwalik, much older, loftier, and with steeply descending slopes enclosing profound valleys. Metamorphic and sedimentary rocks common in this region bear the telltale presence of the gradual uplift that has occurred here over millions of years.

4.Lesser Himalayas: This zone lies north of the Mahabharat Range and consists of a series of hills and ridges that rise up to about 4,000 meters. The Lesser Himalayas are made up of older rocks, mainly sedimentary and metamorphic uplifted during the early phase of collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

5.Greater Himalayas: Higher or Greater Himalayas forms the central backbone of this mountain and contains all the highest peaks including Mt. Everest and Kangchenjunga. Ancient metamorphic rocks, mainly schist and gneiss, are dominant in this zone, which has undergone extreme heat and pressure for millions of years.

6.Tibetan Plateau: The Tibetan Plateau forms the northern boundary of the Greater Himalayas, and is rightly called the "Roof of the World." This high-altitude plateau, in turn, had been raised as the Indian plate moved northward and was thrust underneath the Eurasian plate.

Thus, the history of Nepal represents a tapestries history with myths, conquests, cultural achievements, and political upheavals. Starting from the mythological beginnings down to its present-day status as a republic.The history of the Himalayas in Nepal is a long geology that has taken millions of years to unfold. From the first collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates to the towering peaks that now define the region, the Himalayas remain a living testimony to the dynamic forces shaping our planet. That spectacle of beauty and grandeur, yet at the same time a grim reminder of the immense power of nature and the precarious balance between the geological processes of Earth and the fragile ecosystems which find life in their shadow. Nepal's journey through history has taken a path no less dramatic than the landscape it inhabits. As the nation continues to grow, its past shapes its future, guided by the aspirations of the people that populate it.

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A three-day ritual Tiji (Tenchi festival) celebrated in Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang) has become famous among the foreigners as well. The festival is known as the "chasing of the demons" explained on the Tiji Myth. 

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Blue Himalaya Tours and Travels offers a variety of Nepal tour packages to suit all budgets and interests.

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Aarati at Pashupatinath Temple .

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#Kathmandu, the vibrant capital of #Nepal, is a captivating blend of culture and nature. This bustling metropolis serves as a gateway to the towering Himalayas while preserving its rich cultural #heritage. The city boasts an array of unique tour locations that enthrall visitors.

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