Nepal is rich in cultures and traditions. Due to its extreme
topographic situation, Nepal has cultural diversity. In a very small
area of 147,181 square kilometers, Nepal is a habitat for 125 ethnic
groups. 123 languages are shared by these 125 ethnic groups. The major
ethnic groups residing in Nepal are the Chhetris, Brahmins, Magars,
Tharu, Tamang, Newars and others. Among them, more than 50 percentage
people speak the Nepali language. Besides Nepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri,
Hindi, Newari are some other mostly spoken languages in Nepal. Though
there are 125 ethnic groups speaking 123 different languages, people in
Nepal respect each other's culture, tradition, norms, and values. They
have been maintaining peace and harmony among themselves. The most
interesting fact about Nepal is that, though more than 80% Nepalese are
Hindu, it is a secular state.
Nepal can be the suitable destination for culture lover tourists. Tourists can indulge into the cultural activities of various religions, ethnic groups and enjoy their lifestyles. Nepal can be the best destination for the cultural researcher. In Nepal, there are endangered ethnic groups like Kusunda, Raute and many more. These ethnic groups are in the verge of extinction. Tourists can learn about these marginalized groups and do research on them.
There are various cultures and traditions that are peculiar and are interesting to know about. In Tharu culture, women offer food plates to their men by using their feet instead of using their hands. In the conservative societies like Nepal's, there are some tribes in the Himalayan region that practise polyandry system. Raute and Chepang tribes still live the life of a nomad. Rautes community people still wear only the handmade dresses. They do not wear the dress that has been made up of machines. They still live in caves and eat the foods that are found in the forests. Living a few days with them in a primitive life will be the totally new experience for the tourists.
Some details about some tribes that are on the verge of extinction have been listed below:
1. Raute:
> Raute people still live a nomadic life. They also eat the fruits that grow on trees. But they do not do farming.
> They usually eat the flesh of the monkeys, langoors, etc.
> They reside in the far western regions of Nepal.
> Wooden handicrafts made by the Rautes are very famous in the western region of Nepal.
2. Chepang:
> They used to live a nomadic life. Some of them still live the life of a nomad in southern hilly region of Nepal.
> Chepans mostly survive eating the foods that grows in the local forest.
> Chepangs at present live in small huts.
3. Kusunda:
> They are also a nomadic tribe of Nepal.
>They are the most endangered nomadic tribe.
> They also survive in root foods and hunting of wild lives.
These ethnic tribes in Nepal give the feelings that some part of Nepal's population still live in the primitive age. They practice all the things that human society practised at the ancient times.
Nepal can be the best destination for the tourists If the tourists who want to experience the life of the real nomads. Visit Nepal to experience the nomadic life.
Nepal can be the suitable destination for culture lover tourists. Tourists can indulge into the cultural activities of various religions, ethnic groups and enjoy their lifestyles. Nepal can be the best destination for the cultural researcher. In Nepal, there are endangered ethnic groups like Kusunda, Raute and many more. These ethnic groups are in the verge of extinction. Tourists can learn about these marginalized groups and do research on them.
There are various cultures and traditions that are peculiar and are interesting to know about. In Tharu culture, women offer food plates to their men by using their feet instead of using their hands. In the conservative societies like Nepal's, there are some tribes in the Himalayan region that practise polyandry system. Raute and Chepang tribes still live the life of a nomad. Rautes community people still wear only the handmade dresses. They do not wear the dress that has been made up of machines. They still live in caves and eat the foods that are found in the forests. Living a few days with them in a primitive life will be the totally new experience for the tourists.
Some details about some tribes that are on the verge of extinction have been listed below:
1. Raute:
> Raute people still live a nomadic life. They also eat the fruits that grow on trees. But they do not do farming.
> They usually eat the flesh of the monkeys, langoors, etc.
> They reside in the far western regions of Nepal.
> Wooden handicrafts made by the Rautes are very famous in the western region of Nepal.
2. Chepang:
> They used to live a nomadic life. Some of them still live the life of a nomad in southern hilly region of Nepal.
> Chepans mostly survive eating the foods that grows in the local forest.
> Chepangs at present live in small huts.
3. Kusunda:
> They are also a nomadic tribe of Nepal.
>They are the most endangered nomadic tribe.
> They also survive in root foods and hunting of wild lives.
These ethnic tribes in Nepal give the feelings that some part of Nepal's population still live in the primitive age. They practice all the things that human society practised at the ancient times.
Nepal can be the best destination for the tourists If the tourists who want to experience the life of the real nomads. Visit Nepal to experience the nomadic life.
