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Province 2, also known as Madhesh Province, is a majestic gem. It is home to numerous destinations that have both regional and national importance. The population of this province is southern ethnicities and Madeshi castes. A few highlights of this area are Parsa National Park, Janaki Temple and Gadhimai Temple.
Nepal is viewed as a natural or cultural destination. Through efforts from various sectors, Nepal is slowly climbing the ranks of being known as an adventurous destination as well. Over the years, the inception of various adrenaline thrills in Nepal has opened a new genre of tourism altogether in this small but humble nation.
Nepal’s potential as an adventurous destination is immense. Over the years, various sectors tapped into this growing segment of adrenaline seekers by understanding their nation. Nepal is climbing the ranks quickly as a go-to adventure destination. Adrenaline seekers see Nepal as a great holiday to satisfy their kick. Nepal offers so much in a minimal footprint, and there is still more room to grow.
In 1986 AD, The NTNC (National Trust for Nature Conservation) launched a visionary project. The aim was to convert 7,629 sq. km of land in the Annapurna region home to 1,226 species of flowering plants, 105 mammals, 40 reptiles and 23 amphibians to a conservation area. This project was called Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), commonly known as Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA).
The Newar pantheon features a multitude of deities. It is a diverse array of gods and goddesses of both Hinduism and Buddhism. Amongst them is Lord Bhimsen, worshipped by the households with the occupation of trade and commerce. Revered as the god of wealth and physical strength, he also has a festival known as Bhimsen Jatra. How he entered our pantheon is foretold by a legend, something that I, like other Newars, grew up with as a classic bedtime story.
Bibah Panchami, the day that marks the marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, is a beautiful festival of the Mithila Culture hosted every year in Janakpur, the Mithila capital. On this day, a week-long reenactment of the marriage is done with grand celebrations of the deed that frameworks the ancient Mithila culture and its history.
The far-flung hidden land of Dolpa concealed within the wondrous pristine mountains of northern Nepal is beauty beyond measure. A place where breathtaking landscapes blend with barren desert-like plans, ancient religious shrines, mystical rivers, turquoise lakes, and the obscure yet riveting lives and culture of the people.
Nepal is the motherland of adventure. A humble nation, small yet surprisingly vast in opportunities for thrill-seeking and escaping the bustle of the modern world. The Himalayas, a marvel of nature, offer countless hidden trails which have fallen in the shadows of popular paths. These trails are unique and beautiful, with a chance to see Nepal from a different perspective.
