At the same time, Nepal offers an incomparable opportunity to those interested in art and culture to see Nepali fine arts: painting, sculpture, woodcarving and architecture. The Kathmandu Valley possesses many unique historical monuments and palace squares, shrines and temples. Ageless traditions and legends all make this a vivid, living museum.

Nepal is the land of Lord Pashupatinath, and possesses the holiest Hindu temple in the world. As well, two out of the four main holy places (chhetras) of Hindu pilgrimages namely Muktichhetra and Varahachhetra, are located in Nepal. Not only for the Hindus, but also for the Buddhists, Nepal offers a unique place of pilgrimage as it happens to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace and compassion. Nepal is the Land of Festivals with some part of the Kingdom or the other celebrating festival everyday of the year. Festivals may be linked with the remembrance of the departed soul, to herald the different seasons, to mark the beginning or end of the agricultural cycle, to mark the national events, or just family celebrations. On a festive day the Nepalese take their ritual bath, worship different gods and goddesses, visit temple, observe fasting and undertake feasting. The most important aspect of Nepalese culture is the religious harmony and understanding prevailing among the Hindus and Buddhist.

If you really want to be away for some time from the cacophony of modernization, here is Nepal, the best sojourn cradled in the lap of the Himalayas that never ceases to offer eternal peace and tranquility