Sunday, July 17, 2011
Karnali Zone is one of the poorest and most remote regions of Nepal, not very accessible by road yet. There are airfields in all districts except Kalikot which is connected by seasonal roadways to Jumla Airport.
Karnali Zone is the largest zone of Nepal, with two National Parks. Shey Phoksundo National Park Shey Phoksundo (with Phoksundo Lake), famous for the Snow Leopard is Nepal's largest Park with area of 3,555km². Rara National Park surrounds Rara Lake -- Nepal's largest lake 10.2km² -- known as the Pearl of Nepal.
Karnali Zone is the largest zone of Nepal, with two National Parks. Shey Phoksundo National Park Shey Phoksundo (with Phoksundo Lake), famous for the Snow Leopard is Nepal's largest Park with area of 3,555km². Rara National Park surrounds Rara Lake -- Nepal's largest lake 10.2km² -- known as the Pearl of Nepal.
SUB--ALPINE FOREST OF NEPAL
- Abies spectabilies Forest: In western Nepal, Abies spectabilies is associated with Quercus semecarpifolia and extends to the tree line at more than 4000m. In central Nepal, it forms almost pure overstorey with an understorey in which Rhododendron species and Acer species are common. Larix grifithiana and L. himalaica are common in the Abies forest, but rarely form pure stands.
- Betula utilis Forest: It is found between 3300m and the tree line. It is almost pure, with Rhododendron and Acer species in the understorey. In western Nepal and the Humla-Jumla area, it is frequently mixed with Abies spectabilies and Quercus semecarpifolia.
- Rhododendron Forest: Rhododendron Forest often replaces other types of forest in western Nepal on very wet sites. There are a large number of species.
- Juniperus indica steppe: It is found north of the Himalaya in region having 350 mm and 500 mm rainfall. It is the only tree in such areas but has an open shrubby understorey.
- Caragana steppe: Caragana species are low spiny shrubs rarely exceeding 1.5m high. They are dominant having less than about 250mm rainfall, such as Mustang area. In this type of vegetation, no trees are found.
l Flora & TREES OF NEPAL
There are over 6500 species of trees, bushes and flowers
In the temperate areas flowers start blooming when winter ends. The only time that flowers really bloom in the temperate and alpine area is during the monsoon season. During this time the landscape abound with brightly colored flowers. In the higher elevation valleys there are buttercups, polygonums, scrophs, mints, composites and cinquefoils. In the alpine areas there are junipers, saxifrages, primulas, rhododendrons, contoneasters and ephedras.
In the subtropics flowers bloom as the temperature gets warmer.
The main flower season is March and April when the rhododendrons are in their full glory. The large white magnolias, orchids, lavender primuds, and blue irises. There are also flowers on the bushes.
In western Nepal the best time to see flowers is July and August. It gets less rain than the rest of Nepal, so it is more comfortable to visit during the monsoon than other places. At lower elevation there are orchids, roses, campanlas, impatiens, anemones, corydalis and edelweiss. In the alpine areas there are geraniums, saxifrages proliferate, poppies, larkspurs and sediums.
In western Nepal the best time to see flowers is July and August. It gets less rain than the rest of Nepal, so it is more comfortable to visit during the monsoon than other places. At lower elevation there are orchids, roses, campanlas, impatiens, anemones, corydalis and edelweiss. In the alpine areas there are geraniums, saxifrages proliferate, poppies, larkspurs and sediums.
In the Himalaya area there are astragalus, Ionicera (from honeysuckle family) and caragana.
Just after the monsoon in October and November most of the flowers are gone. Some flowers may be seen in the subtropical areas such as mauve osbeckia, yellow St John’s wort and pink luculia. Also there are reds flowers on barberry bushes, flowers on the cherry trees and the yellow of the withering maples. In the temperate areas there are blue gentians.
Just after the monsoon in October and November most of the flowers are gone. Some flowers may be seen in the subtropical areas such as mauve osbeckia, yellow St John’s wort and pink luculia. Also there are reds flowers on barberry bushes, flowers on the cherry trees and the yellow of the withering maples. In the temperate areas there are blue gentians.
There are over 300 types of orchids in Nepal.
Eupatorium is called ban mara or “death to the forest” by the Nepalis. It is a red-stemmed daisy that has heart-shaped leaves. It is a native of South America that was introduced to Nepal in the19th century. It is spread all over the subtropical and temperate areas. It takes over deforested areas and is not eaten by animal, not even goats. It is seen as a sign of environmental decline.
Eupatorium is called ban mara or “death to the forest” by the Nepalis. It is a red-stemmed daisy that has heart-shaped leaves. It is a native of South America that was introduced to Nepal in the19th century. It is spread all over the subtropical and temperate areas. It takes over deforested areas and is not eaten by animal, not even goats. It is seen as a sign of environmental decline.
Trees
Two tree are often seen the banyan and pipal tree. They are considered very holy and are often found near temples, holy place and rest areas along walking routes. Banyan trees have hanging roots and elliptical leaves. They can often been huge as the roots connect and different inter-connecting trunks may grow.
Two tree are often seen the banyan and pipal tree. They are considered very holy and are often found near temples, holy place and rest areas along walking routes. Banyan trees have hanging roots and elliptical leaves. They can often been huge as the roots connect and different inter-connecting trunks may grow.
Pipal have heart-shared leaves. The pipal is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhist. It is believed that the Buddha attained enlightenment under a pipal tree. Hindus believe that the banyan tree to be an embodiment of Laksmi, the goddess of fortune and consort of Lord Vishnu. The pipal is seen as the embodiment of Lord Narayan (Vishnu).
Bamboo is seen throughout Nepal. Giant bamboo is seen in the tropics and dwarf bamboo in the temperate areas. The grass species is used for building and for making baskets.
Vegetation
Nepal is found at a southern point, equal to central Florida. Species that are found in tropical area are found in Nepal. Because of its high elevation species found in Europe are also found in Nepal.
Depending on the slope of a hill or mountain, the climate and vegetation can change. The south and east slopes get more sun and therefore are drier. The north and west faces receive less sun and are more rain and have a higher selection of vegetation.
Nepal is found at a southern point, equal to central Florida. Species that are found in tropical area are found in Nepal. Because of its high elevation species found in Europe are also found in Nepal.
Depending on the slope of a hill or mountain, the climate and vegetation can change. The south and east slopes get more sun and therefore are drier. The north and west faces receive less sun and are more rain and have a higher selection of vegetation.
At elevation increases so also does rainfall up to 2700m. After 2700m there is almost no rain and crop can not grow above this level. As the elevation increases the temperature decreases which influence vegetation.
It rains more in eastern Nepal than the west. East of the Kali Gandaki Valley species are typically those found in wet forests. In the west, species are those are found to exist in drier area.
Tropical Zone
The main tree to be found at this level is the Sal (shorea robusta), a semideciduous hardwood. It is found all over Nepal. It has wide leaves that are used to make plates. It is wood is used in building. There are also rosewood and acacia trees, and areas of high elephant grass. The grass is burned off in the winter, or it would be taken over by the sal forest.
The main tree to be found at this level is the Sal (shorea robusta), a semideciduous hardwood. It is found all over Nepal. It has wide leaves that are used to make plates. It is wood is used in building. There are also rosewood and acacia trees, and areas of high elephant grass. The grass is burned off in the winter, or it would be taken over by the sal forest.
The red silk cotton has red flowers in the spring. From these trees comes a cotton (kapok) that is used to stuff pillows and mattresses. When younger these trees have thorny trunks and when older they are smooth.
Subtropical Zone (1000m to 2000m)
The main vegetation here is the chesnut and tea species. Chestnut flower in the fall and the tea species has white flowers in the late spring.
In the west is found the chir pine, which has long needles in three bundles. They can also be found in the east in the dryer southern slope areas.
The main vegetation here is the chesnut and tea species. Chestnut flower in the fall and the tea species has white flowers in the late spring.
In the west is found the chir pine, which has long needles in three bundles. They can also be found in the east in the dryer southern slope areas.
Lower Temperate Zone (1500m to 2600m)
The main species in this area is evergreen oak. Birch and Alder can be found around waterways.
In western Nepal, found usually on the west and north faces are maple, walnut and horse chestnut. There are many blue-pine forests in western Nepal, found mainly on south faces. It has shorter needles (in bundles of five) than the chir pine and it has long cones.
The main species in this area is evergreen oak. Birch and Alder can be found around waterways.
In western Nepal, found usually on the west and north faces are maple, walnut and horse chestnut. There are many blue-pine forests in western Nepal, found mainly on south faces. It has shorter needles (in bundles of five) than the chir pine and it has long cones.
Upper Temperate Zone (2500m to 4000m)
There are two types of evergreen oak that are found here, with two different types of leaves. Mainly found are rhododendron forests with fir and hemlock interspersed. There are over 30 species of rhododendron in Nepal. The Rhododendron arboreum is the national flower. It has different colors from white to red.
In the west there are blue pine, with spruce and fir. In the east there is blue pine, hemlocks, fers and yews. Also found is forests of maple and laurel.
There are two types of evergreen oak that are found here, with two different types of leaves. Mainly found are rhododendron forests with fir and hemlock interspersed. There are over 30 species of rhododendron in Nepal. The Rhododendron arboreum is the national flower. It has different colors from white to red.
In the west there are blue pine, with spruce and fir. In the east there is blue pine, hemlocks, fers and yews. Also found is forests of maple and laurel.
Subalpine Zone (3000m to 4000m)
East of the Kali Gandaki only birch is the only tree found up to the tree line, and in some area there are only rhododendron bushes and bamboo. In the west there are silver fir, birch and oak. In dry areas juniper can be found up to the tree line.
Forest are found higher up in western Nepal than in the rest of the country because it does not rain as much.
East of the Kali Gandaki only birch is the only tree found up to the tree line, and in some area there are only rhododendron bushes and bamboo. In the west there are silver fir, birch and oak. In dry areas juniper can be found up to the tree line.
Forest are found higher up in western Nepal than in the rest of the country because it does not rain as much.
Apline Zone (4000m to snow line)
Under the toughest wild flowers can survive here because of the extremely cold temperature and often lack of rain. Plants often have thick underground stems. Much of the vegetation to survive is of the type found in the Tibetan plateau. The stellara can exist above 5500m.
Under the toughest wild flowers can survive here because of the extremely cold temperature and often lack of rain. Plants often have thick underground stems. Much of the vegetation to survive is of the type found in the Tibetan plateau. The stellara can exist above 5500m.
RHODORENDREN
Laligurans (Rhododendron arboreum) is the Nepali variation of the rhododendron flower and is the national flower of Nepal. While rhododendrons can be found all over the world, Nepali laligurans are unique for their immense size and distribution all across the Himalayan foothills. Laligurans can grow up to 30m tall and will often cover entire mountainsides with its flowers when it blooms from late FebruarRhododendrons have many different kinds of medicinal properties, some beneficial and other harmful. Nepali children will often eat laligurans flowers because they are sweet, sour and are packed with Vitamin C. However, when too many flowers are consumed the flower can become intoxicating. Bees that harvest pollen exclusively from these plants will often produce honey that is a natural laxative and hallucinogenic. Despite the toxicity, ayurvedic doctors will often make preparations from the leaves and juice of the bark. The bark juice is used to treat jaundice, diabetes, liver disorders, and intestinal worms, and when a paste of the leaves is applied to the forehead it can relieve headaches.
POKHARA
Pokhara
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. The enchanting city with a population of around 95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. |  |
The climate of Pokhara is slightly warmer than Kathmandu with daytime temperature hovering around 15 degrees Celsius in winter and 35 degrees in summer. The monsoon season which lasts from mid-June to mid-September is very wet; in fact Pokhara records the |
The activities of foreign visitors to Pokhara focus around two districts known as Damside and Lakeside (or Pardi and Baidam, in Nepali, respectively). These two areas, with their strips of hotels and restaurants, are a few kilometers south-west of the main Pokhara bazaar.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
ILAM
Ilam is a beautiful hill side with beautiful tea gardens Ilam is a municipality and tea-producing town in Nepal. It is in Ilam District which is in hilly Eastern Region of Nepal. It is famous for its natural sceneries and landscapes.
Ilam is a small hilly town with pristine landscapes of sloped tea gardens, thick natural forests, holy sites and unique culure. Ilam offers an excellent getaway from city life for romantic sunrise and sunset, a brisk walk in the tea garden, tranquil picnic and sightseeing spots, short treks along gentle slopes or a trudge into the nearby woods. If spiritual instinct calls there are several holy sites one can visit in and around the area. Thus, Ilam is a much sought after tourist destination for travelers of all kinds. It is also famous all over the world for its special brand Ilam Tea. The subtropical climate of Ilam ensures good weather throughout the year. The best time to visit Ilam is between October-December, or from April-February. People from different parts of Nepal visit Maipokhari in Ilam for an annual festival on Kartik Ekadasi which falls in October or November. Thousands visit Mai Beni during Maghe Sankranti which falls in January.offers spectacular sunrise, sunset and views of the Himalayas. From 2,328 meters, Antu overlooks Terai flatlands, terraced hills of cash crops, tea gardens and thick forests of pine trees. On a clear day one can see views as far as Mirik, Kurseong and Darjeeling in the adjoining Indian part. Antu Danda is an hour drive from Pashupatinagar and about 3-hours drive from Ilam Bazaar. Home-stay facilities are available at Antu Danda area.Pilgrimage Sites are numerous in and around Ilam. The popular ones are:
Ilam is a small hilly town with pristine landscapes of sloped tea gardens, thick natural forests, holy sites and unique culure. Ilam offers an excellent getaway from city life for romantic sunrise and sunset, a brisk walk in the tea garden, tranquil picnic and sightseeing spots, short treks along gentle slopes or a trudge into the nearby woods. If spiritual instinct calls there are several holy sites one can visit in and around the area. Thus, Ilam is a much sought after tourist destination for travelers of all kinds. It is also famous all over the world for its special brand Ilam Tea. The subtropical climate of Ilam ensures good weather throughout the year. The best time to visit Ilam is between October-December, or from April-February. People from different parts of Nepal visit Maipokhari in Ilam for an annual festival on Kartik Ekadasi which falls in October or November. Thousands visit Mai Beni during Maghe Sankranti which falls in January.offers spectacular sunrise, sunset and views of the Himalayas. From 2,328 meters, Antu overlooks Terai flatlands, terraced hills of cash crops, tea gardens and thick forests of pine trees. On a clear day one can see views as far as Mirik, Kurseong and Darjeeling in the adjoining Indian part. Antu Danda is an hour drive from Pashupatinagar and about 3-hours drive from Ilam Bazaar. Home-stay facilities are available at Antu Danda area.Pilgrimage Sites are numerous in and around Ilam. The popular ones are:
- Gajur Mukhi a stone tunnel with carved images of Hindu deities. It is on the bank of Deumai Khola, west of Ilam Bazaar. Gajur Mukhi is 4-hour drive from Ilam Bazzar.
- Pathibhara is in Ilam is believed to be as the younger sister of Pathibhara Devi in Taplejung. The temple is in Hanspokhari, southeast of Kolbung VDC and is on the way to Ilam on Mechi Highway.
- Mai Beni house the temple of Lord Shiva at the confluence of rives Mai Khola and Jogma Khola. It is located about 3 kilometers away from Ilam Bazaar. Thousands of devotees gather here on the day of Maghe Sankranti in January.
MUSTANG\MANANG
Mustang was, until recently, a Himaaya Kingdom forbidden to the foreigners. During the night they close the gates of its walled capital, the beautiful Lo Mustang, where there is a royal Palace. The King of Mustang hates the westerners.
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RIVERS OF N EPAL
Nepal is a second largest country in water resources.rivers of Nepal are useful for hydro power. main rivers of nepal are Koshi, Gandaki Karnali, River Rafting is journeying on torrential river on an inflatable rubber boat. A River Raft is the most enjoyable way of checking one's guts. Both amateur and experienced rafters equally enjoy it. A river trip also provides the opportunity for geological surveys and fishing.
In a country like Nepal, blessed by Himalayan rivers, a river trip is one of the best ways to explore a typical cross section of the country's natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage. The river is regarded as a form of goddess and is used for the purpose of various religious rituals under both Hinduism and Buddhism. A variety of cultural activities can be witnessed beA water sport, kayaking is a very enjoyable river adventure, specially in the blossoming rivers of Nepal. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle, and are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river.
With its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for Kayakink. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white water kayaker keen to tackle one of the challenging rivers, Nepal is ideal for you.ing performed along the river. The adjoining slopes of the river often harbor dense vegetation and interesting wildlife.
In a country like Nepal, blessed by Himalayan rivers, a river trip is one of the best ways to explore a typical cross section of the country's natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage. The river is regarded as a form of goddess and is used for the purpose of various religious rituals under both Hinduism and Buddhism. A variety of cultural activities can be witnessed beA water sport, kayaking is a very enjoyable river adventure, specially in the blossoming rivers of Nepal. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle, and are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river.
With its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for Kayakink. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white water kayaker keen to tackle one of the challenging rivers, Nepal is ideal for you.ing performed along the river. The adjoining slopes of the river often harbor dense vegetation and interesting wildlife.
FLORA AND FAUNA OF NEPAL
Nepal is a land of geographical extremes, ranging from near sea?level elevations in the southern Terai to the world's highest mountains. The country contains a variety of ecosystems; treeless sub?alpine pastures and dense fir forests of the high valleys, oak and rhododendron woods of the middle hills, and tall sal forests of the south. Along the southern borders of Nepal are preserved much of the lowland jungles and grasslands that once covered this part of the sub?continent. Here one can see birds and mammals found nowhere else, Although animal habitat has been somewhat depleted as a result of agriculture, deforestation and other causes, through Nepal's extensive and effective park and reserve system, the country still has more varied flora and fauna than any other area in Asia.
1.Tropical Deciduous Monsoon Forest : This includes the Terai plains and the broad flat valleys or Duns found between hill ranges. The dominant tree species of this area are Sal (Shorea robusta), sometimes associated with Semal (Bombax malabricum), Asna (Terminalia termentosa), Dalbergia spp. and other species, and Pinus roxburghi occuring on the higher ridges of the Churia hills, which in places reach an altitude of 1,800 meters.Tall coarse two? meter?high elephant grass originally covered much of the Dun valleys but has now been largely replaced by agricultural settlement. This tropical zone is Nepal's richest area for wildlife, with gaurs, wild buffalo Four species of deer, tiger, leopard and other animals, Rhinoceros, swamp deer and hog deer are found on the grasslands and two species of crocodile and the Gangetic dolphin inhabit the rivers.
2. Subtropical Mixed Evergreen Forest : This includes the Mahabharat Lekh which rises to a height of about 2,400 meters and comprises the outer wall of the Himalayan range. Great rivers such as the Karnali, Narayani, and Sapta Koshi flow through this area into the plains of the Terai. This zone also includes the so called "middle hills", which extend northward in a somewhat confused maze of ridges and valleys to the foot of the great Himalaya. Among the tree species characteristic of this region are Castenopsis indicia in association with Schima wallichi, and other species such as Alnus nepalensis, Acer oblongum and various species of oak and rhododendron, which cover the higher slopes where deforestation has not yet taken place. This zone is generally poor in wildlife. The only mammals which are at all widely distributed are wild boar, barking deer, serow, ghoral and bear. Different birds are also found in this zone .
3. Temperate Evergreen Forest : Northward on the lower slopes and spurs of the Great Himalaya, oaks and pines are the dominant species up to an altitude of about 2,400 meters Above these are found dense conifer forest of Picea, Tsuga, Larix and Betula spp. Abies and Betula are usually confined to higher elevations, with Betula typically marking the upper limit of the tree line. At about 3,600 to 3,900 meters rhododendron, bamboo and maples commonly mingle with the conifers. The compositions of the forest varies considerably, with coniferous predominating in the west and eracaceous in the east. The wildlife of this region includes the Himalayan bear, serow, ghoral, barking deer and wild boar, with the Himalayan tahr sometimes being seen on steep rocky faces above 2,400 meters. The red panda is among the more interesting of the smaller mammals found in this zone ; it appears to be fairly well distributed in suitable areas of the forest above 1,800 meters. The rich and varied avifauna of this region includes several spectacular and beautiful pheasants, including the Damphe pheasant, Nepal's national bird.
4. Subalpine and Alpine Zone : Above the tree line, rhododendron, juniper scrub and other procumbent woody vegetation may extend to about 4,200 meters where they are then succeeded by a tundra?like association of short grasses, sedge mosses and alpine plants wherever there is sufficient soil. This continues up to the lower limit of perpetual snow and ice at about 5,100 meters. The mammalian fauna is sparse and unlikely to include any species other than the Himalayan marmot, mouse hare, tahr, musk deer, snow leopard and occasionally blue sheep. In former times, the wild yak and great Tibetan sheep could also be sighted in this region and it is possible that a few may still be surviving in areas such as Dolpa and Humla. The bird life at these altitudes includes several interesting species such as the lammergeyer, snowcock, snowpartridge, chough and bunting, with redstarts and dippers often seen along the streams and rivulet.
1.Tropical Deciduous Monsoon Forest : This includes the Terai plains and the broad flat valleys or Duns found between hill ranges. The dominant tree species of this area are Sal (Shorea robusta), sometimes associated with Semal (Bombax malabricum), Asna (Terminalia termentosa), Dalbergia spp. and other species, and Pinus roxburghi occuring on the higher ridges of the Churia hills, which in places reach an altitude of 1,800 meters.Tall coarse two? meter?high elephant grass originally covered much of the Dun valleys but has now been largely replaced by agricultural settlement. This tropical zone is Nepal's richest area for wildlife, with gaurs, wild buffalo Four species of deer, tiger, leopard and other animals, Rhinoceros, swamp deer and hog deer are found on the grasslands and two species of crocodile and the Gangetic dolphin inhabit the rivers.
2. Subtropical Mixed Evergreen Forest : This includes the Mahabharat Lekh which rises to a height of about 2,400 meters and comprises the outer wall of the Himalayan range. Great rivers such as the Karnali, Narayani, and Sapta Koshi flow through this area into the plains of the Terai. This zone also includes the so called "middle hills", which extend northward in a somewhat confused maze of ridges and valleys to the foot of the great Himalaya. Among the tree species characteristic of this region are Castenopsis indicia in association with Schima wallichi, and other species such as Alnus nepalensis, Acer oblongum and various species of oak and rhododendron, which cover the higher slopes where deforestation has not yet taken place. This zone is generally poor in wildlife. The only mammals which are at all widely distributed are wild boar, barking deer, serow, ghoral and bear. Different birds are also found in this zone .
3. Temperate Evergreen Forest : Northward on the lower slopes and spurs of the Great Himalaya, oaks and pines are the dominant species up to an altitude of about 2,400 meters Above these are found dense conifer forest of Picea, Tsuga, Larix and Betula spp. Abies and Betula are usually confined to higher elevations, with Betula typically marking the upper limit of the tree line. At about 3,600 to 3,900 meters rhododendron, bamboo and maples commonly mingle with the conifers. The compositions of the forest varies considerably, with coniferous predominating in the west and eracaceous in the east. The wildlife of this region includes the Himalayan bear, serow, ghoral, barking deer and wild boar, with the Himalayan tahr sometimes being seen on steep rocky faces above 2,400 meters. The red panda is among the more interesting of the smaller mammals found in this zone ; it appears to be fairly well distributed in suitable areas of the forest above 1,800 meters. The rich and varied avifauna of this region includes several spectacular and beautiful pheasants, including the Damphe pheasant, Nepal's national bird.
4. Subalpine and Alpine Zone : Above the tree line, rhododendron, juniper scrub and other procumbent woody vegetation may extend to about 4,200 meters where they are then succeeded by a tundra?like association of short grasses, sedge mosses and alpine plants wherever there is sufficient soil. This continues up to the lower limit of perpetual snow and ice at about 5,100 meters. The mammalian fauna is sparse and unlikely to include any species other than the Himalayan marmot, mouse hare, tahr, musk deer, snow leopard and occasionally blue sheep. In former times, the wild yak and great Tibetan sheep could also be sighted in this region and it is possible that a few may still be surviving in areas such as Dolpa and Humla. The bird life at these altitudes includes several interesting species such as the lammergeyer, snowcock, snowpartridge, chough and bunting, with redstarts and dippers often seen along the streams and rivulet.
LAKES OF NERPAL
There are a lot of lakes in Nepal even there is a lake in Nepal which lies in highest part. lakes of Nepal are not huge but they are beautiful. Rara, Fewa, Begnas, Tilicho etc are some famous lakes of Nepal. Rara is the biggest lake of Nepal some of lakes are better for boating .many of local and foreigners visits to lake sides to enjoy mostly people in long holidays loves to come in such place and stays at resorts near lakeside. almost all of lakes of Nepal are precious NEPAL.
Nepal is famous for its lakes. There are number of lakes and tanks of glacial and tectonic origin in Nepal. Mountain lakes like Rara lake, Phoksundo lake, Phewa lake etc., are majestic in extent and beauty.
Rara in Mugu district of western Nepal is the countrys largest lake. Phewa at Pokhara is another equally famous lake. Phoksundo in Dolpa Distric is yet another big lake but is less well known than Phewa Lake due to its difficult approach. Rupatal and Begnastal (Pokhara), Gaduwaltal (Chitwan), Satyavatilal (Palpa), Khaptadtal (Doti), Barhakunetal (Dang), Surma Sarobar (Bajhang) and Tilichotal (Manang) are some of Nepals other well-known lakes.
Nepal is famous for its lakes. There are number of lakes and tanks of glacial and tectonic origin in Nepal. Mountain lakes like Rara lake, Phoksundo lake, Phewa lake etc., are majestic in extent and beauty.
Rara in Mugu district of western Nepal is the countrys largest lake. Phewa at Pokhara is another equally famous lake. Phoksundo in Dolpa Distric is yet another big lake but is less well known than Phewa Lake due to its difficult approach. Rupatal and Begnastal (Pokhara), Gaduwaltal (Chitwan), Satyavatilal (Palpa), Khaptadtal (Doti), Barhakunetal (Dang), Surma Sarobar (Bajhang) and Tilichotal (Manang) are some of Nepals other well-known lakes.
Friday, July 15, 2011
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