Study Abroad in Nepal

Study Abroad in Nepal

Studying Abroad in Nepal is available in a variety of different forms including Volunteer & Intern, etc.

Nepal Overview

Bordered by India and China, Nepal is known as the Hindu Kingdom of the world. Despite its small size, the country features an extremely diverse landscape and population, from plains 60 meters above sea level to the world's largest mountain Mount Everest. A developing country that has experienced much political instability, an increase in tourism has played a major role in Nepal's recent economic growth. Given Nepal's varied geography, its attractive natural landscape has made adventure tourism a prominent economic activity. Surely trekking, rafting and mountaineering are included in the itineraries of travelers to Nepal, along with an astonishing diverse range of sightseeing attractions, found nowhere else on earth. At the lowest elevations one can experience tropical, humid, forests that harbor tigers, leopards, deer, monkeys, antelope and even a few Indian rhinoceroses.

While Nepali is the official language and English is spoken in government and office settings, Nepal is made up of more than 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages and dialects. Folklore plays a major role in Nepali culture amongst all ethnic groups. Tales and stories are typically based upon reality and religious belief with an emphasis on love, war, gods, demons, ghosts, animals and more. A world-renowned figure in Nepal's folklore is the legendary Abominable Snowman also known as the Yeti, Bigfoot or Sasquatch, which is said to live in the Himalayas. One can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting these continuing Nepali customs and beliefs.

Mount Everest - Tthe world's highest peak at 8,848 meters, is said to have been formed about 60 million years ago. Its name in Napali, 'sagarmatha' translates to 'Goddess of the Sky.' Though experienced mountain climbers should only climb Mount Everest, visitors can get a great view from their airplane seat, as most airlines provide maps identifying the famous peaks of the Himalayas as you fly over them.

Pashupatinath - This temple, located in Deopatan, is Nepal's oldest and holiest pilgrimage sites. While it is not open to non-Hindu visitors, excellent views can be found on the footbridge and across the river. Traditional cremations can be observed, as well as other ancient rituals. It is believed that to die and to be cremated at Pashupatinath will release one from the cycle of repeated birth and death. Pilgrims come from all over Nepal and India for the main festival of the year, Sivaratri, which takes place in February/March.

Royal Chitwan National Park - Situated in South Central Nepal, the nation's oldest national park was created to preserve this very unique eco-system. Seen as significantly valuable to the whole world, UNESCO designated this nature reserve as a World Heritage Site in 1984, which brought the park significant global attention. It is home to endangered species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, in addition to more than 40 other exotic animals like birds, spotted dears, crocodiles and monkeys. Visitors can experience elephant rides, canoeing and guided jungle walks, but keep in mind, a very small part of the national park is used for tourism, as the rest of the park remains undiscovered and undisturbed by any humans.