Trekking - An Adventure in the Himalayas

The National Geographic article on the country of Nepal is a wonderful example of an unbiased look at the world through the eyes of the Nepalese. Nepal is a small country in the Himalayan region of Asia and the largest of the five main provinces. It is also the least densely populated of all Asian countries. Nepal has been one of the last holdouts of ancient civilization where art, architecture and monuments are still preserved.

The country of Nepal is rich in history and culture with hundreds of thousands of years of recorded history, many world heritage sites and ancient temples. The country was first discovered by the Portuguese in 1510 with the most notable ruins being Pahangunagar, Darcha Dahar and Khumjung. With the increasing number of tourists the country is slowly becoming more visible and well-known around the world.

The beautiful country of Nepal is full of incredible natural beauty that has attracted millions of visitors to the country over the last century. The country has a diverse range of geography and the landscape varies from highlands in the west to plains and forests in the east.

Nepal is one of the last holdouts of ancient civilization where ancient temples, arts and architecture are still preserved. The Kathmandu Valley, Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the country have many historic and archeological sites and attractions to be seen. Most of the sites have been declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, which makes them the pride of the country.

Although many Nepal tours are available many of them are very expensive and not many tourists are able to visit the country and see for themselves the great beauty of the country. Because of this the country of Nepal has started a network of trekking tours where the tourists can see the country up close, for a fraction of the cost of a normal tour. This way you get to experience the country at a fraction of the cost while seeing amazing scenery and getting up close to the country's history.

Nepal is home to some of the world's most amazing landscapes, beautiful deserts, ancient temples, monasteries, palaces and more. For the adventurous type who like to travel to exotic locations the country of Nepal is a great choice and can offer adventure seekers a chance to see one of the last holdouts of ancient culture.

Nepal has many different types of trekking tours available from easy overnight treks to advanced Himalayan and Everest mountaineering tours. The treks range from moderate to difficult with a wide variety of terrains including trekking tracks through dense jungles and across challenging glaciers.

So, if you love to travel the great outdoors then why not head to Nepal to take part in one of the world's most unique journeys. Once there, you will experience a nation that has been called the 'Cradle of Hope' and have the chance to experience an amazing adventure in the country's most unique and beautiful mountains, desert regions, gorges and valleys.

The Nepal People Who Lost Their Lives in the Battle of Nepal

Many years ago, the Nepali people who lived in the highlands of the country suffered much from the depredations of the British. In particular, they suffered a great deal from the depredations of Sir Walter Scott and others who would visit the highlands and ruin their crops in order to see what it was like in life under the rule of the British.

A number of the people who were the victims of the depredations of Sir Walter Scott were the Nepali people who lived in the mountains in the Himalayas. The English also depredated other peoples including the Sikhs. However, the biggest tragedy that befell the Nepali people was that during the late Victorian period many of the people were forced to emigrate to the United Kingdom and other countries because they feared for their lives in their native country.

When Sir Walter Scott visited the country and saw the devastation that was occurring, he wrote about it in his novel "The Return of the King". In that book he wrote that the British would go out into the country and ruin everything they could find, including the crops, animals, houses and crops.

After the publication of "The Return of the King", several people had been murdered in Nepal and they were afraid that the British might take action to protect their countrymen. Therefore, a number of people had been arrested and the worst part was that the charges against them were very serious. Some of the people were charged with rape and were executed. Others were accused of murder and hanged.

Eventually, the Nepali people rose up against the British and in order to stop this depredation, they raised a rebellion. The revolt was called the Great Khmer Revolt. Many other people fought with them in this rebellion, but they were defeated by the British. The British sent a detachment of troops to protect their possessions in the country and they killed most of the people who had taken up arms against them.

After the war, the British left Nepal to its own devices and it was not until they occupied the highlands of the country that they began to change things. Today, many of the people of the highlands of the country are still suffering from the depredations of the British and it is hoped that more people will become involved in restoring the good condition of the highlands and the Nepali people who live there.