5 curiosity about nepal

Nepal has been isolated for centuries and has maintained its independence, preserving its unique culture and vibrant traditions. It is one of the few authentic countries that still exist in a world tending towards homogeneity. A trip to Nepal may seem like a journey back in time, with many features reflecting a traditional and ancient way of life.

1. DAL BHAT: Most of the Nepalese eat only this dish every meal, everyday and all day in all their lives:​
Dal Bhat is a traditional meal consisting of steamed rice (bhat) and lentil soup (dal), often served with a variety of accompaniments such as vegetables, pickles, and curd.In rural parts of Nepal it is the only way to eat lunch or dinner. In many traditional Nepalese restaurants, when you order Dal Bhat, you often get unlimited refills. ​

Rice is not cultivated everywhere in Nepal; therefore, millet or grain flakes serve as substitutes at higher altitudes.

Dal Bhat can be served either vegetarian or with meat options such as buffalo or chicken.

 2. THERE IS A LIVING GODDESS IN NEPAL called KUMARI:
Nepalese believe in a living goddess who is a little girl chosen meticulously after severe tests and kept close until her menstruation begins.
​The incarnation of Goddess Kali is believed to be in her blood, and whenever she loses some blood, the Goddess changes her body, therefore, a new Kumari must be chosen. You can catch a glimpse of her from her balcony for a few minutes in Kathmandu's Durbar Square. Read Nepal itinerary.

You are not allowed to take pictures of the Kumari. This is the official portrait displayed all around the city. She is only 4 in this pic., but she is 9 now.

Kumari's balcony, where she appears for non Hindus several minutes during the day.

3. Women during their period are out of home. 
In Nepal, Hindu women during their menstrual cycle, stay in a small hut called a Chhau Goth for five days. Efforts to end this tradition are underway by the government,however, in rural areas, changing this practice remains challenging. Regardless of weather conditions, women and girls are still expected to stay in "period huts" during menstruation.
4. Numbers are different in Nepal.
You will understand as soon as you try to read the car plate of your local uber app, IDrive. The numbers are completely different and not easy to memorize, especially after 10. You have to merely memorize all the numbers as there's no pattern or method to help you combine numbers to form two-digit numbers for easier recall.

5. Nepal is in Year 2081, 57 years ahead of the rest of the World: 
Nepali Sambat, the official and traditional calendar of Nepal. It's a combination of lunar and solar calendars. Nepalese people use it to understand their horoscopes accurately from this calendar as well as the ceremony dates. The months have different names than the rest of the world, and the New Year is usually in October or November.

IT IS ALREADY 2081 IN NEPAL