By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-09-21 15:29:50 | Word Count: 616
Nepal is a treasure trove of spectacular scenery and natural wonders. Nestled between India and China, it encompasses 8 of the world’s 14 highest mountains and a huge assortment of Buddhist and Hindu temples as well as shrines.
Nepal is a landlocked country situated in South Asia. It bordered two countries namely the north People’s Republic of China, and the east and west India. The country’s capital is Kathmandu, the largest city and cultural center of Nepal. Patan is the sister city of Kathmandu and a metal working center. The main language is Nepali, and the country currency is Nepalese Rupee.
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Nepali and Nepal Bhasa are the most usually used languages here. Nepal is usually separated into three physiographic areas such as Terai Region, Mountain Region and Hill Region. Hinduism is the main religion. The state has five climatic zones such as subtropical and tropical zones, temperate zone, the cold zone, the Arctic zone and the subarctic zone. It has a monsoonal climate with about four main seasons. Nepal is a predominantly rural society with about 85 percent of its inhabitants living in the countryside.
Ethno tourism is gradually popular in Nepal and it is designed to reduce economic and social benefits for the local societies. It also reduces negative impacts to the environment and cultural heritage. It is a specialized kind of cultural tourism and it can be defined as a kind of excursion that concentrates on the jobs of human rather than nature.
Nepal is also separated into 75 district and 14 zones. All districts are headed by one permanent chief district official responsible for maintaining order and the law. The 14 zones of Nepal are Bagmati, Bheri, Dhawalagiri, Gandaki and Janakpur, Kamali, Kosi, Lumbini as well as Mahakali, Mechi, Narayani, Rapti, Sagarmatha and Seti. The state is home to the popular Pashupatinath Temple and the Shiva temple the largest temple in the world. Nepal is also home to the Mount Everest.
There are many hotels located around and one of which is the Hotel Yak and Yeti. This hotel is a leading five star deluxe oasis situated in the center of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one minute away from all the shopping malls and to the adventure spots of Kathmandu. The hotel features a fitness center, state of the art spa and gym. Hotel Yak and Yeti has about 270 suites and rooms appointed to the premier degree of convenience and comfort. All guestrooms have colored cable television, international direct dial telephones, coffee maker, en suite bathrooms and a mini bar.
Amar Hotel is situated 10 minutes away from the business shopping district and 30 minutes away from the International Airport. The famous Kathmandu Dubar Square and Swayambhu Stupa is a walking distance away from the hotel. This hotel is one of Kathmandu, Nepal’s most conventional family hotels.
It offers 24 hours room service, a restaurant onsite, spacious outdoor garden, roof top beer garden as well as a luggage storage, safe deposit box, laundry and dry cleaning service. Amar Hotel has 30 rooms and 2 suites equipped with modern furniture. All guestrooms have color television with international cable channels, telephones, coffee maker, hairdryer and iron with ironing board.
Radisson Hotel is situated in Kathmandu, Nepal. The hotel is about 5 minutes away from the Royal Palace and within walking distances away from the exciting area such as Durbar Marg and Thamel. It provides fabulous views of the surrounding mountains and the city.
Amenities include a fitness center, pool and high speed Internet access. All guestrooms have automatic wake up calls, data ports, a mini bar, luggage rack, tea and coffee maker, word desk with chair, in room safety deposit box, direct dial phone, satellite television, sprinklers and smoke detectors in the room.
