GREAT TO KNOW

• The other name for that abominable snowman living in the Nepali mountains is Yeti



• Although Nepal is a Hindu kingdom, the other religion followed by most people is Buddhism



• The name of the famous street in Kathmandu where hippies lived in the 60’s & 70’s is Freak Street



• The famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhist is Muktinath



• The name of the beautiful lake by which Pokhara lies is Phewa Tal



• Durbar square is the name of the square surrounded by Pagodas, temples & palace of assemblies in the capital Kathmandu



• Himalayas as known as “White Mountains” in Nepal



• Mount Everest is known as Sagarmatha to the locals



• Kali Gandaki Gorge is the deepest gorge in the world



• The most common variety of tree or shrub found on the Himalayan mountains is Rhododendron



• The Tree Line is the name given when trees stop growing above a certain altitude on the Himalayan mountains