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SAARC CountriesSAARC Countries
The The South Asian Association for Regional South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC)Cooperation (SAARC) comprises eight member comprises eight member
states (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, states (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives,
Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri-Lanka) .The SAARC was Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri-Lanka) .The SAARC was
established when its Charted was formally adopted established when its Charted was formally adopted
on 8 December 1985.SAARC is a manifestation of on 8 December 1985.SAARC is a manifestation of
the determination of the people of the South Asia to the determination of the people of the South Asia to
work together in a sprit of friendship, trust and work together in a sprit of friendship, trust and
understanding and to create an order based on understanding and to create an order based on
mutual respect, equity and shared benefits. mutual respect, equity and shared benefits.
The The South Asian Association for Regional South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC)Cooperation (SAARC) comprises eight member comprises eight member
states (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, states (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives,
Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri-Lanka) .The SAARC was Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri-Lanka) .The SAARC was
established when its Charted was formally adopted established when its Charted was formally adopted
on 8 December 1985.SAARC is a manifestation of on 8 December 1985.SAARC is a manifestation of
the determination of the people of the South Asia to the determination of the people of the South Asia to
work together in a sprit of friendship, trust and work together in a sprit of friendship, trust and
understanding and to create an order based on understanding and to create an order based on
mutual respect, equity and shared benefits. mutual respect, equity and shared benefits.
SAARC: It’s OriginSAARC: It’s Origin
Afghanistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Bangladesh
Bhutan Bhutan
India India
Maldives Maldives
Nepal Nepal
Pakistan Pakistan
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
The South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of
South Asian nations, founded in December
1985 and dedicated to economic,
technological, social, and cultural
development emphasizing collective self-
reliance. Its seven founding members are
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives,
Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan
joined the organization in 2005. Meetings of
heads of state are usually scheduled
annually; meetings of foreign secretaries,
twice annually. It is headquartered in
Kathmandu, Nepal.
The 11 stated areas of cooperation are:
agriculture; education, culture, and sports;
health, population, and child welfare; the
environment and meteorology; rural
development (including the SAARC Youth
Volunteers Program); tourism; transport;
science and technology; communications.
Afghanistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Bangladesh
Bhutan Bhutan
India India
Maldives Maldives
Nepal Nepal
Pakistan Pakistan
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
The South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of
South Asian nations, founded in December
1985 and dedicated to economic,
technological, social, and cultural
development emphasizing collective self-
reliance. Its seven founding members are
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives,
Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan
joined the organization in 2005. Meetings of
heads of state are usually scheduled
annually; meetings of foreign secretaries,
twice annually. It is headquartered in
Kathmandu, Nepal.
The 11 stated areas of cooperation are:
agriculture; education, culture, and sports;
health, population, and child welfare; the
environment and meteorology; rural
development (including the SAARC Youth
Volunteers Program); tourism; transport;
science and technology; communications.
HistoryHistory
The concept of SAARC was The concept of SAARC was
first adopted by Bangladesh first adopted by Bangladesh
during 1977, under the during 1977, under the
administration of President administration of President
Ziaur Rahman. In the late Ziaur Rahman. In the late
1970s, SAARC nations 1970s, SAARC nations
agreed upon the creation of agreed upon the creation of
a trade bloc consisting of a trade bloc consisting of
South Asian countries. The South Asian countries. The
idea of regional cooperation idea of regional cooperation
in South Asia was again in South Asia was again
mooted in May 1980. The mooted in May 1980. The
foreign secretaries of the foreign secretaries of the
seven countries met for the seven countries met for the
first time in Colombo in first time in Colombo in
April 1981. The Committee April 1981. The Committee
of the Whole, which met in of the Whole, which met in
Colombo in August 1985, Colombo in August 1985,
identified five broad areas identified five broad areas
for regional cooperation. for regional cooperation.
New areas of cooperation New areas of cooperation
were added in the following were added in the following
years.years.
The concept of SAARC was The concept of SAARC was
first adopted by Bangladesh first adopted by Bangladesh
during 1977, under the during 1977, under the
administration of President administration of President
Ziaur Rahman. In the late Ziaur Rahman. In the late
1970s, SAARC nations 1970s, SAARC nations
agreed upon the creation of agreed upon the creation of
a trade bloc consisting of a trade bloc consisting of
South Asian countries. The South Asian countries. The
idea of regional cooperation idea of regional cooperation
in South Asia was again in South Asia was again
mooted in May 1980. The mooted in May 1980. The
foreign secretaries of the foreign secretaries of the
seven countries met for the seven countries met for the
first time in Colombo in first time in Colombo in
April 1981. The Committee April 1981. The Committee
of the Whole, which met in of the Whole, which met in
Colombo in August 1985, Colombo in August 1985,
identified five broad areas identified five broad areas
for regional cooperation. for regional cooperation.
New areas of cooperation New areas of cooperation
were added in the following were added in the following
years.years.
ObjectivesObjectives
The objectives of the Association as The objectives of the Association as
defined in the Charter are:defined in the Charter are:
to promote the welfare of the people of to promote the welfare of the people of
South Asia and to improve their quality South Asia and to improve their quality
of life; of life;
to accelerate economic growth, social to accelerate economic growth, social
progress and cultural development in progress and cultural development in
the region and to provide all the region and to provide all
individuals the opportunity to live in individuals the opportunity to live in
dignity and to realize their full potential; dignity and to realize their full potential;
to promote and strengthen collective to promote and strengthen collective
self-reliance among the countries of self-reliance among the countries of
South Asia; South Asia;
to contribute to mutual trust, to contribute to mutual trust,
understanding and appreciation of one understanding and appreciation of one
another's problems; another's problems;
to promote active collaboration and to promote active collaboration and
mutual assistance in the economic, mutual assistance in the economic,
social, cultural, technical and scientific social, cultural, technical and scientific
fields; fields;
to strengthen cooperation with other to strengthen cooperation with other
developing countries; developing countries;
to strengthen cooperation among to strengthen cooperation among
themselves in international forums on themselves in international forums on
matters of common interest; and matters of common interest; and
to cooperate with international and to cooperate with international and
regional organisations with similar aims regional organisations with similar aims
and purposes. and purposes.
The objectives of the Association as The objectives of the Association as
defined in the Charter are:defined in the Charter are:
to promote the welfare of the people of to promote the welfare of the people of
South Asia and to improve their quality South Asia and to improve their quality
of life; of life;
to accelerate economic growth, social to accelerate economic growth, social
progress and cultural development in progress and cultural development in
the region and to provide all the region and to provide all
individuals the opportunity to live in individuals the opportunity to live in
dignity and to realize their full potential; dignity and to realize their full potential;
to promote and strengthen collective to promote and strengthen collective
self-reliance among the countries of self-reliance among the countries of
South Asia; South Asia;
to contribute to mutual trust, to contribute to mutual trust,
understanding and appreciation of one understanding and appreciation of one
another's problems; another's problems;
to promote active collaboration and to promote active collaboration and
mutual assistance in the economic, mutual assistance in the economic,
social, cultural, technical and scientific social, cultural, technical and scientific
fields; fields;
to strengthen cooperation with other to strengthen cooperation with other
developing countries; developing countries;
to strengthen cooperation among to strengthen cooperation among
themselves in international forums on themselves in international forums on
matters of common interest; and matters of common interest; and
to cooperate with international and to cooperate with international and
regional organisations with similar aims regional organisations with similar aims
and purposes. and purposes.
SecretariatSecretariat
The SAARC Secretariat was established in The SAARC Secretariat was established in
Kathmandu on 16 January 1987 and was Kathmandu on 16 January 1987 and was
inaugurated by Late King inaugurated by Late King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah of NepalBirendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal..
It is headed by a Secretary General It is headed by a Secretary General
appointed by the Council of Ministers from appointed by the Council of Ministers from
Member Countries in alphabetical order for a Member Countries in alphabetical order for a
three-year term. He is assisted by the three-year term. He is assisted by the
Professional and the General Services Staff, Professional and the General Services Staff,
and also an appropriate number of and also an appropriate number of
functional units called Divisions assigned to functional units called Divisions assigned to
Directors on deputation from Member Directors on deputation from Member
States. The Secretariat coordinates and States. The Secretariat coordinates and
monitors implementation of activities, monitors implementation of activities,
prepares for and services meetings, and prepares for and services meetings, and
serves as a channel of communication serves as a channel of communication
between the Association and its Member between the Association and its Member
States as well as other regional States as well as other regional
organizations. organizations.
The Memorandum of Understanding on the The Memorandum of Understanding on the
establishment of the Secretariat which was establishment of the Secretariat which was
signed by Foreign Ministers of member signed by Foreign Ministers of member
countries on 17 November 1986 at countries on 17 November 1986 at
Bangalore, India contains various clauses Bangalore, India contains various clauses
concerning the role, structure and concerning the role, structure and
administration of the SAARC Secretariat as administration of the SAARC Secretariat as
well as the powers of the Secretary-General.well as the powers of the Secretary-General.
In several recent meetings the heads of In several recent meetings the heads of
state or government of member states of state or government of member states of
SAARC have taken some important decisions SAARC have taken some important decisions
and bold initiatives to strengthen the and bold initiatives to strengthen the
organisation and to widen and deepen organisation and to widen and deepen
regional co-operation.regional co-operation.
The SAARC Secretariat and Member States The SAARC Secretariat and Member States
observe 8 December as the SAARC Charter observe 8 December as the SAARC Charter
Day1.Day1.
The SAARC Secretariat was established in The SAARC Secretariat was established in
Kathmandu on 16 January 1987 and was Kathmandu on 16 January 1987 and was
inaugurated by Late King inaugurated by Late King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah of NepalBirendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal..
It is headed by a Secretary General It is headed by a Secretary General
appointed by the Council of Ministers from appointed by the Council of Ministers from
Member Countries in alphabetical order for a Member Countries in alphabetical order for a
three-year term. He is assisted by the three-year term. He is assisted by the
Professional and the General Services Staff, Professional and the General Services Staff,
and also an appropriate number of and also an appropriate number of
functional units called Divisions assigned to functional units called Divisions assigned to
Directors on deputation from Member Directors on deputation from Member
States. The Secretariat coordinates and States. The Secretariat coordinates and
monitors implementation of activities, monitors implementation of activities,
prepares for and services meetings, and prepares for and services meetings, and
serves as a channel of communication serves as a channel of communication
between the Association and its Member between the Association and its Member
States as well as other regional States as well as other regional
organizations. organizations.
The Memorandum of Understanding on the The Memorandum of Understanding on the
establishment of the Secretariat which was establishment of the Secretariat which was
signed by Foreign Ministers of member signed by Foreign Ministers of member
countries on 17 November 1986 at countries on 17 November 1986 at
Bangalore, India contains various clauses Bangalore, India contains various clauses
concerning the role, structure and concerning the role, structure and
administration of the SAARC Secretariat as administration of the SAARC Secretariat as
well as the powers of the Secretary-General.well as the powers of the Secretary-General.
In several recent meetings the heads of In several recent meetings the heads of
state or government of member states of state or government of member states of
SAARC have taken some important decisions SAARC have taken some important decisions
and bold initiatives to strengthen the and bold initiatives to strengthen the
organisation and to widen and deepen organisation and to widen and deepen
regional co-operation.regional co-operation.
The SAARC Secretariat and Member States The SAARC Secretariat and Member States
observe 8 December as the SAARC Charter observe 8 December as the SAARC Charter
Day1.Day1.
South Asian Free Trade AreaSouth Asian Free Trade Area
Over the years, the SAARC Over the years, the SAARC
members have expressed their members have expressed their
unwillingness on signing a free unwillingness on signing a free
trade agreement. Though India has trade agreement. Though India has
several trade pacts with Maldives, several trade pacts with Maldives,
Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka,
similar trade agreements with similar trade agreements with
Pakistan and Bangladesh have Pakistan and Bangladesh have
been stalled due to political and been stalled due to political and
economic concerns on both sides. economic concerns on both sides.
In 1993, SAARC countries signed In 1993, SAARC countries signed
an agreement to gradually lower an agreement to gradually lower
tariffs within the region, in tariffs within the region, in DhakaDhaka. .
Eleven years later, at the 12th Eleven years later, at the 12th
SAARC Summit at SAARC Summit at IslamabadIslamabad, ,
SAARC countries devised the SAARC countries devised the
South Asia Free Trade AgreementSouth Asia Free Trade Agreement
which created a framework for the which created a framework for the
establishment of a establishment of a free trade areafree trade area
covering 1.6 billion people. This covering 1.6 billion people. This
agreement went into force on agreement went into force on
January 1, 2008. Under this January 1, 2008. Under this
agreement, SAARC members will agreement, SAARC members will
bring their duties down to 20 per bring their duties down to 20 per
cent by 2009.cent by 2009.
Over the years, the SAARC Over the years, the SAARC
members have expressed their members have expressed their
unwillingness on signing a free unwillingness on signing a free
trade agreement. Though India has trade agreement. Though India has
several trade pacts with Maldives, several trade pacts with Maldives,
Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka,
similar trade agreements with similar trade agreements with
Pakistan and Bangladesh have Pakistan and Bangladesh have
been stalled due to political and been stalled due to political and
economic concerns on both sides. economic concerns on both sides.
In 1993, SAARC countries signed In 1993, SAARC countries signed
an agreement to gradually lower an agreement to gradually lower
tariffs within the region, in tariffs within the region, in DhakaDhaka. .
Eleven years later, at the 12th Eleven years later, at the 12th
SAARC Summit at SAARC Summit at IslamabadIslamabad, ,
SAARC countries devised the SAARC countries devised the
South Asia Free Trade AgreementSouth Asia Free Trade Agreement
which created a framework for the which created a framework for the
establishment of a establishment of a free trade areafree trade area
covering 1.6 billion people. This covering 1.6 billion people. This
agreement went into force on agreement went into force on
January 1, 2008. Under this January 1, 2008. Under this
agreement, SAARC members will agreement, SAARC members will
bring their duties down to 20 per bring their duties down to 20 per
cent by 2009.cent by 2009.
Countries in FocusCountries in Focus
1.1.BANGLADESHBANGLADESH
2.2.BHUTANBHUTAN
3.3.INDIAINDIA
4.4.NEPALNEPAL
1.1.BANGLADESHBANGLADESH
2.2.BHUTANBHUTAN
3.3.INDIAINDIA
4.4.NEPALNEPAL
1.Bangladesh-Location1.Bangladesh-Location
Bangladesh is Located in the north-eastern Bangladesh is Located in the north-eastern
part of South Asia. The majestic Himalayas part of South Asia. The majestic Himalayas
stand some distance to the north, while in stand some distance to the north, while in
the south lays the Bay of Bengal. There is the south lays the Bay of Bengal. There is
West Bengal border on the west and in the West Bengal border on the west and in the
east lie the hilly and forested regions of east lie the hilly and forested regions of
Tripura, Mizoram (India) and Myanmar. Tripura, Mizoram (India) and Myanmar.
These picturesque geographical boundaries These picturesque geographical boundaries
frame a low lying plain of about 1,47,570 frame a low lying plain of about 1,47,570
square kilometer criss-crossed by square kilometer criss-crossed by
innumerable rivers and streams. Mighty innumerable rivers and streams. Mighty
rivers are the Padma (Ganges), the rivers are the Padma (Ganges), the
Brahmaputra (Jamuna) & the Meghna and Brahmaputra (Jamuna) & the Meghna and
the Karnafuli.the Karnafuli.
Bangladesh offers many tourist attractions, Bangladesh offers many tourist attractions,
including archaeological sites, historical including archaeological sites, historical
mosques and monuments, longest natural mosques and monuments, longest natural
beach in the world, picturesque landscape, beach in the world, picturesque landscape,
hill forests and wildlife, rolling tea gardens hill forests and wildlife, rolling tea gardens
and tribes. Tourists find the rich flora and and tribes. Tourists find the rich flora and
fauna and colorful tribal life very enchanting. fauna and colorful tribal life very enchanting.
Each part of the country offers distinctly Each part of the country offers distinctly
different topography, flavors and food. It is different topography, flavors and food. It is
home to the Royal Bengal Tigers, freshwater home to the Royal Bengal Tigers, freshwater
pink dolphins, historical temples made of red pink dolphins, historical temples made of red
earth. earth.
Some of the better known tourist attractions Some of the better known tourist attractions
are: Srimangal, where miles of tea gardens are: Srimangal, where miles of tea gardens
are located, Mainamati, Mahasthangarh, are located, Mainamati, Mahasthangarh,
Paharpur for archaeology, Rangamati, Kaptai Paharpur for archaeology, Rangamati, Kaptai
and Cox's Bazar for sight seeing, and the and Cox's Bazar for sight seeing, and the
Sundarbans for wild life and the greatest Sundarbans for wild life and the greatest
Mangrove forest of the world, and Foy's Lake Mangrove forest of the world, and Foy's Lake
for scenic beauty. for scenic beauty.
Bangladesh is Located in the north-eastern Bangladesh is Located in the north-eastern
part of South Asia. The majestic Himalayas part of South Asia. The majestic Himalayas
stand some distance to the north, while in stand some distance to the north, while in
the south lays the Bay of Bengal. There is the south lays the Bay of Bengal. There is
West Bengal border on the west and in the West Bengal border on the west and in the
east lie the hilly and forested regions of east lie the hilly and forested regions of
Tripura, Mizoram (India) and Myanmar. Tripura, Mizoram (India) and Myanmar.
These picturesque geographical boundaries These picturesque geographical boundaries
frame a low lying plain of about 1,47,570 frame a low lying plain of about 1,47,570
square kilometer criss-crossed by square kilometer criss-crossed by
innumerable rivers and streams. Mighty innumerable rivers and streams. Mighty
rivers are the Padma (Ganges), the rivers are the Padma (Ganges), the
Brahmaputra (Jamuna) & the Meghna and Brahmaputra (Jamuna) & the Meghna and
the Karnafuli.the Karnafuli.
Bangladesh offers many tourist attractions, Bangladesh offers many tourist attractions,
including archaeological sites, historical including archaeological sites, historical
mosques and monuments, longest natural mosques and monuments, longest natural
beach in the world, picturesque landscape, beach in the world, picturesque landscape,
hill forests and wildlife, rolling tea gardens hill forests and wildlife, rolling tea gardens
and tribes. Tourists find the rich flora and and tribes. Tourists find the rich flora and
fauna and colorful tribal life very enchanting. fauna and colorful tribal life very enchanting.
Each part of the country offers distinctly Each part of the country offers distinctly
different topography, flavors and food. It is different topography, flavors and food. It is
home to the Royal Bengal Tigers, freshwater home to the Royal Bengal Tigers, freshwater
pink dolphins, historical temples made of red pink dolphins, historical temples made of red
earth. earth.
Some of the better known tourist attractions Some of the better known tourist attractions
are: Srimangal, where miles of tea gardens are: Srimangal, where miles of tea gardens
are located, Mainamati, Mahasthangarh, are located, Mainamati, Mahasthangarh,
Paharpur for archaeology, Rangamati, Kaptai Paharpur for archaeology, Rangamati, Kaptai
and Cox's Bazar for sight seeing, and the and Cox's Bazar for sight seeing, and the
Sundarbans for wild life and the greatest Sundarbans for wild life and the greatest
Mangrove forest of the world, and Foy's Lake Mangrove forest of the world, and Foy's Lake
for scenic beauty. for scenic beauty.
Bangladesh-Places of InterestBangladesh-Places of Interest
Historical places: Historical places: National MemorialNational Memorial, , Central Central ShahidShahid MinarMinar, ,
Martyred MemorialMartyred Memorial ,, ,, BahadurshahBahadurshah Park Park CurzonCurzon Hall Hall BaldhaBaldha Garden Garden, ,
NatoreNatore - - DighapatiyaDighapatiya RajbariRajbari, , World War II CemeteryWorld War II Cemetery , , SagordariSagordari, ,
JessoreJessore MujibnagarMujibnagar Memorial Memorial Gandhi Gandhi AsramAsram
Hills & Islands: Hills & Islands: RangamatiRangamati - the lake district - the lake district, , KaptaiKaptai
- The lake town - The lake town, , BandarbanBandarban - the roof of Bangladesh - the roof of Bangladesh, , KhagrachhariKhagrachhari
- the hilltop town - the hilltop town, , MymensinghMymensingh MoheshkhaliMoheshkhali SonadiaSonadia Island Island
Forest & Jungle: Sundarban, Forest & Jungle: Sundarban, WariWari BateshwarBateshwar MahasthangarhMahasthangarh
PaharpurPaharpur MainamatiMainamati, , ShaitShait GombudgeGombudge Mosque Mosque, , Kantaji'sKantaji's Temple Temple
LalbaghLalbagh Fort Fort, , SonargaonSonargaon , , AhsanAhsan ManzilManzil
Historical places: Historical places: National MemorialNational Memorial, , Central Central ShahidShahid MinarMinar, ,
Martyred MemorialMartyred Memorial ,, ,, BahadurshahBahadurshah Park Park CurzonCurzon Hall Hall BaldhaBaldha Garden Garden, ,
NatoreNatore - - DighapatiyaDighapatiya RajbariRajbari, , World War II CemeteryWorld War II Cemetery , , SagordariSagordari, ,
JessoreJessore MujibnagarMujibnagar Memorial Memorial Gandhi Gandhi AsramAsram
Hills & Islands: Hills & Islands: RangamatiRangamati - the lake district - the lake district, , KaptaiKaptai
- The lake town - The lake town, , BandarbanBandarban - the roof of Bangladesh - the roof of Bangladesh, , KhagrachhariKhagrachhari
- the hilltop town - the hilltop town, , MymensinghMymensingh MoheshkhaliMoheshkhali SonadiaSonadia Island Island
Forest & Jungle: Sundarban, Forest & Jungle: Sundarban, WariWari BateshwarBateshwar MahasthangarhMahasthangarh
PaharpurPaharpur MainamatiMainamati, , ShaitShait GombudgeGombudge Mosque Mosque, , Kantaji'sKantaji's Temple Temple
LalbaghLalbagh Fort Fort, , SonargaonSonargaon , , AhsanAhsan ManzilManzil
Bangladesh- FestivalsBangladesh- Festivals
Pahela BaishakhPahela Baishakh
Independence DayIndependence Day
Eid-e-MiladunnabiEid-e-Miladunnabi
Eid-ul-FitrEid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-AzhaEid-ul-Azha
MuharramMuharram
Durga PujaDurga Puja
ChristmasChristmas
Rabindra & Nazrul Rabindra & Nazrul
JayantiJayanti
Pahela BaishakhPahela Baishakh
Independence DayIndependence Day
Eid-e-MiladunnabiEid-e-Miladunnabi
Eid-ul-FitrEid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-AzhaEid-ul-Azha
MuharramMuharram
Durga PujaDurga Puja
ChristmasChristmas
Rabindra & Nazrul Rabindra & Nazrul
JayantiJayanti
Bangladesh- DressBangladesh- Dress
Bangladeshi women habitually wear Sarees. Jamdani was once world famous for it's Bangladeshi women habitually wear Sarees. Jamdani was once world famous for it's
most artistic and expensive ornamental fabric. Moslin, a fine and artistic type of cloth most artistic and expensive ornamental fabric. Moslin, a fine and artistic type of cloth
was well-known worldwide. Naksi Kantha, embroidered quilted patchwork cloth was well-known worldwide. Naksi Kantha, embroidered quilted patchwork cloth
produced by the village women, is still familiar in villages and towns simultaneously. produced by the village women, is still familiar in villages and towns simultaneously.
A common hairstyle is Beni (twisted bun) that Bangalee women are fond of. A common hairstyle is Beni (twisted bun) that Bangalee women are fond of.
Traditionally males wear Panjabis, Fatuas and Pajamas. Hindus wear Dhuty for Traditionally males wear Panjabis, Fatuas and Pajamas. Hindus wear Dhuty for
religious purposes. Now-a-days common dresses of males are shirts and pants.religious purposes. Now-a-days common dresses of males are shirts and pants.
Bangladeshi people have unique dress preferences. Bangladeshi men wear Bangladeshi people have unique dress preferences. Bangladeshi men wear panjabipanjabi
on religious and cultural occasions, on religious and cultural occasions, lungilungi as casual wear and as casual wear and shirtshirt--pantpant on formal on formal
occasions. occasions. ShariShari is the main dress of Bangladeshi women. Sari weaving is a is the main dress of Bangladeshi women. Sari weaving is a
traditional art in Bangladesh. traditional art in Bangladesh. Shalwar KamijShalwar Kamij is quite popular, especially among is quite popular, especially among
younger women. Some women in urban areas also wear pants, skirts and tops.younger women. Some women in urban areas also wear pants, skirts and tops.
Bangladeshi women habitually wear Sarees. Jamdani was once world famous for it's Bangladeshi women habitually wear Sarees. Jamdani was once world famous for it's
most artistic and expensive ornamental fabric. Moslin, a fine and artistic type of cloth most artistic and expensive ornamental fabric. Moslin, a fine and artistic type of cloth
was well-known worldwide. Naksi Kantha, embroidered quilted patchwork cloth was well-known worldwide. Naksi Kantha, embroidered quilted patchwork cloth
produced by the village women, is still familiar in villages and towns simultaneously. produced by the village women, is still familiar in villages and towns simultaneously.
A common hairstyle is Beni (twisted bun) that Bangalee women are fond of. A common hairstyle is Beni (twisted bun) that Bangalee women are fond of.
Traditionally males wear Panjabis, Fatuas and Pajamas. Hindus wear Dhuty for Traditionally males wear Panjabis, Fatuas and Pajamas. Hindus wear Dhuty for
religious purposes. Now-a-days common dresses of males are shirts and pants.religious purposes. Now-a-days common dresses of males are shirts and pants.
Bangladeshi people have unique dress preferences. Bangladeshi men wear Bangladeshi people have unique dress preferences. Bangladeshi men wear panjabipanjabi
on religious and cultural occasions, on religious and cultural occasions, lungilungi as casual wear and as casual wear and shirtshirt--pantpant on formal on formal
occasions. occasions. ShariShari is the main dress of Bangladeshi women. Sari weaving is a is the main dress of Bangladeshi women. Sari weaving is a
traditional art in Bangladesh. traditional art in Bangladesh. Shalwar KamijShalwar Kamij is quite popular, especially among is quite popular, especially among
younger women. Some women in urban areas also wear pants, skirts and tops.younger women. Some women in urban areas also wear pants, skirts and tops.
Bangladesh- CuisineBangladesh- Cuisine
Panta Ilish - a traditional platter of Panta Ilish - a traditional platter of
Panta bhatPanta bhat with fried with fried HilsaHilsa slice, slice,
supplemented with dried fish (supplemented with dried fish (ShutkiShutki), ),
pickles (pickles (AcharAchar), dal, green chillies and ), dal, green chillies and
onion - is a popular serving for the onion - is a popular serving for the
Pohela BoishakhPohela Boishakh festival. festival.
Bangladesh is famous for its distinctive Bangladesh is famous for its distinctive
culinary tradition, and delicious food, culinary tradition, and delicious food,
snacks and savories. Boiled rice snacks and savories. Boiled rice
constitutes the staple food, and is constitutes the staple food, and is
served with a variety of vegetables, served with a variety of vegetables,
fried as well as curries, thick lentil fried as well as curries, thick lentil
soups, and fish and meat preparations soups, and fish and meat preparations
of mutton and chicken, and more rarely of mutton and chicken, and more rarely
pork and beef by certain groups. pork and beef by certain groups.
Sweetmeats of Bangladesh are mostly Sweetmeats of Bangladesh are mostly
milk based, and consist of several milk based, and consist of several
delights including Roshgulla, Sandesh, delights including Roshgulla, Sandesh,
Rasamalai, Gulap Jamun, Kalo Jamun, Rasamalai, Gulap Jamun, Kalo Jamun,
Chom Chom. Several other sweet Chom Chom. Several other sweet
preparations are also available. Bengali preparations are also available. Bengali
cuisine is rich and varied with the use cuisine is rich and varied with the use
of many specialized spices and of many specialized spices and
flavours. Fish is the dominant source of flavours. Fish is the dominant source of
protein, cultivated in ponds and fished protein, cultivated in ponds and fished
with nets in the fresh-water rivers of with nets in the fresh-water rivers of
the the Ganges deltaGanges delta. More than forty . More than forty
types of mostly types of mostly freshwaterfreshwater fishfish are are
common, including common, including carpcarp varieties like varieties like
ruirui ( (rohurohu), ), katlakatla, , magurmagur ( (catfishcatfish), ),
chingŗichingŗi ( (prawnprawn or or shrimpshrimp), as well as ), as well as
shuţkishuţki (dried (dried sea fish). Salt water fish sea fish). Salt water fish
(not sea fish though) Ilish ((not sea fish though) Ilish (hilsa ilishahilsa ilisha) )
is very popular among Bengalis, can be is very popular among Bengalis, can be
called an icon of Bengali cuisine.called an icon of Bengali cuisine.
Panta Ilish - a traditional platter of Panta Ilish - a traditional platter of
Panta bhatPanta bhat with fried with fried HilsaHilsa slice, slice,
supplemented with dried fish (supplemented with dried fish (ShutkiShutki), ),
pickles (pickles (AcharAchar), dal, green chillies and ), dal, green chillies and
onion - is a popular serving for the onion - is a popular serving for the
Pohela BoishakhPohela Boishakh festival. festival.
Bangladesh is famous for its distinctive Bangladesh is famous for its distinctive
culinary tradition, and delicious food, culinary tradition, and delicious food,
snacks and savories. Boiled rice snacks and savories. Boiled rice
constitutes the staple food, and is constitutes the staple food, and is
served with a variety of vegetables, served with a variety of vegetables,
fried as well as curries, thick lentil fried as well as curries, thick lentil
soups, and fish and meat preparations soups, and fish and meat preparations
of mutton and chicken, and more rarely of mutton and chicken, and more rarely
pork and beef by certain groups. pork and beef by certain groups.
Sweetmeats of Bangladesh are mostly Sweetmeats of Bangladesh are mostly
milk based, and consist of several milk based, and consist of several
delights including Roshgulla, Sandesh, delights including Roshgulla, Sandesh,
Rasamalai, Gulap Jamun, Kalo Jamun, Rasamalai, Gulap Jamun, Kalo Jamun,
Chom Chom. Several other sweet Chom Chom. Several other sweet
preparations are also available. Bengali preparations are also available. Bengali
cuisine is rich and varied with the use cuisine is rich and varied with the use
of many specialized spices and of many specialized spices and
flavours. Fish is the dominant source of flavours. Fish is the dominant source of
protein, cultivated in ponds and fished protein, cultivated in ponds and fished
with nets in the fresh-water rivers of with nets in the fresh-water rivers of
the the Ganges deltaGanges delta. More than forty . More than forty
types of mostly types of mostly freshwaterfreshwater fishfish are are
common, including common, including carpcarp varieties like varieties like
ruirui ( (rohurohu), ), katlakatla, , magurmagur ( (catfishcatfish), ),
chingŗichingŗi ( (prawnprawn or or shrimpshrimp), as well as ), as well as
shuţkishuţki (dried (dried sea fish). Salt water fish sea fish). Salt water fish
(not sea fish though) Ilish ((not sea fish though) Ilish (hilsa ilishahilsa ilisha) )
is very popular among Bengalis, can be is very popular among Bengalis, can be
called an icon of Bengali cuisine.called an icon of Bengali cuisine.
2. Bhutan- Location2. Bhutan- Location
BhutanBhutan, is a , is a
landlockedlandlocked statestate in in
South AsiaSouth Asia, located at , located at
the eastern end of the the eastern end of the
HimalayasHimalayas and and
bordered to the south, bordered to the south,
east and west by the east and west by the
Republic of IndiaRepublic of India and and
to the north by the to the north by the
People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China
. Bhutan is separated . Bhutan is separated
from the nearby from the nearby
country of country of NepalNepal to the to the
west by the Indian west by the Indian
state of state of SikkimSikkim, and , and
from from BangladeshBangladesh to to
the south by the south by
West BengalWest Bengal
BhutanBhutan, is a , is a
landlockedlandlocked statestate in in
South AsiaSouth Asia, located at , located at
the eastern end of the the eastern end of the
HimalayasHimalayas and and
bordered to the south, bordered to the south,
east and west by the east and west by the
Republic of IndiaRepublic of India and and
to the north by the to the north by the
People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China
. Bhutan is separated . Bhutan is separated
from the nearby from the nearby
country of country of NepalNepal to the to the
west by the Indian west by the Indian
state of state of SikkimSikkim, and , and
from from BangladeshBangladesh to to
the south by the south by
West BengalWest Bengal
Bhutan-Places of InterestBhutan-Places of Interest
ParoParo
Takshang Takshang
ThimpuThimpu
PunakhaPunakha
Wangdi Wangdi
PhodrangPhodrang
TongsaTongsa
BumthangBumthang
MongarMongar
TrashigangTrashigang
ParoParo
Takshang Takshang
ThimpuThimpu
PunakhaPunakha
Wangdi Wangdi
PhodrangPhodrang
TongsaTongsa
BumthangBumthang
MongarMongar
TrashigangTrashigang
Bhutan- FestivalsBhutan- Festivals
Once a year a Once a year a dzongdzong or important village may hold a religious festival, or or important village may hold a religious festival, or TsechuTsechu. Villagers from the . Villagers from the
surrounding district come for several days of religious observances and socializing while surrounding district come for several days of religious observances and socializing while
contributing auspicious offerings to the lama or monastery of the festival. The central activity is a contributing auspicious offerings to the lama or monastery of the festival. The central activity is a
fixed set of religious mask dances, or fixed set of religious mask dances, or chamcham, held in a large courtyard. Each individual dance takes , held in a large courtyard. Each individual dance takes
up to several hours to complete and the entire set may last two to four days. Observation of the up to several hours to complete and the entire set may last two to four days. Observation of the
dances directly blesses the audience and also serves to transmit principles of Tantric Buddhism to dances directly blesses the audience and also serves to transmit principles of Tantric Buddhism to
the villagers. A number of the dances can be traced directly back to the villagers. A number of the dances can be traced directly back to Shabdrung Ngawang NamgyalShabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
himself, the founder of Bhutan, and have been passed down essentially unchanged since the himself, the founder of Bhutan, and have been passed down essentially unchanged since the
mid-17th century.mid-17th century.
Prior to dawn on the final day of the tsechu a huge tapestry, or Prior to dawn on the final day of the tsechu a huge tapestry, or thongdrelthongdrel, is unfurled in the , is unfurled in the
courtyard of the dzong for several hours. The mere sight of it is believed to bring spiritual courtyard of the dzong for several hours. The mere sight of it is believed to bring spiritual
liberation. The thongdrel is rolled up before the rays of the morning sun can strike it.liberation. The thongdrel is rolled up before the rays of the morning sun can strike it.
Once a year a Once a year a dzongdzong or important village may hold a religious festival, or or important village may hold a religious festival, or TsechuTsechu. Villagers from the . Villagers from the
surrounding district come for several days of religious observances and socializing while surrounding district come for several days of religious observances and socializing while
contributing auspicious offerings to the lama or monastery of the festival. The central activity is a contributing auspicious offerings to the lama or monastery of the festival. The central activity is a
fixed set of religious mask dances, or fixed set of religious mask dances, or chamcham, held in a large courtyard. Each individual dance takes , held in a large courtyard. Each individual dance takes
up to several hours to complete and the entire set may last two to four days. Observation of the up to several hours to complete and the entire set may last two to four days. Observation of the
dances directly blesses the audience and also serves to transmit principles of Tantric Buddhism to dances directly blesses the audience and also serves to transmit principles of Tantric Buddhism to
the villagers. A number of the dances can be traced directly back to the villagers. A number of the dances can be traced directly back to Shabdrung Ngawang NamgyalShabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
himself, the founder of Bhutan, and have been passed down essentially unchanged since the himself, the founder of Bhutan, and have been passed down essentially unchanged since the
mid-17th century.mid-17th century.
Prior to dawn on the final day of the tsechu a huge tapestry, or Prior to dawn on the final day of the tsechu a huge tapestry, or thongdrelthongdrel, is unfurled in the , is unfurled in the
courtyard of the dzong for several hours. The mere sight of it is believed to bring spiritual courtyard of the dzong for several hours. The mere sight of it is believed to bring spiritual
liberation. The thongdrel is rolled up before the rays of the morning sun can strike it.liberation. The thongdrel is rolled up before the rays of the morning sun can strike it.
Bhutan- DressBhutan- Dress
All Bhutanese citizens are required to observe the national All Bhutanese citizens are required to observe the national dress codedress code, known as , known as
Driglam NamzhaDriglam Namzha, while in public during daylight hours. The rule is enforced more , while in public during daylight hours. The rule is enforced more
rigorously in some districts (rigorously in some districts (dzongkhagdzongkhag) than others. Men wear a heavy knee-length robe ) than others. Men wear a heavy knee-length robe
tied with a belt, called a tied with a belt, called a ghogho, folded in such a way to form a pocket in front of the , folded in such a way to form a pocket in front of the
stomach. Women wear colourful blouses over which they fold and clasp a large stomach. Women wear colourful blouses over which they fold and clasp a large
rectangular cloth called a rectangular cloth called a kirakira, thereby creating an ankle-length dress. A short silk jacket, , thereby creating an ankle-length dress. A short silk jacket,
or or toegotoego may be worn over the may be worn over the kirakira. Everyday . Everyday ghogho and and kirakira are cotton or wool, according are cotton or wool, according
to the season, patterned in simple checks and stripes in earth tones. For special occasions to the season, patterned in simple checks and stripes in earth tones. For special occasions
and festivals, colourfully patterned silk and festivals, colourfully patterned silk kirakira and, more rarely, and, more rarely, ghogho may be worn. may be worn.
Additional rules of protocol apply when visiting a dzong or a temple, or when appearing Additional rules of protocol apply when visiting a dzong or a temple, or when appearing
before a high-level official. Male commoners wear a white sash (before a high-level official. Male commoners wear a white sash (kabneykabney) from left ) from left
shoulder to opposite hip. Local and regional elected officials, government ministers, shoulder to opposite hip. Local and regional elected officials, government ministers,
cabinet members, and the King himself each wear their own colored cabinet members, and the King himself each wear their own colored kabneykabney. Women wear . Women wear
a narrow embroidered cloth draped over the left shoulder, a a narrow embroidered cloth draped over the left shoulder, a rachurachu..
All Bhutanese citizens are required to observe the national All Bhutanese citizens are required to observe the national dress codedress code, known as , known as
Driglam NamzhaDriglam Namzha, while in public during daylight hours. The rule is enforced more , while in public during daylight hours. The rule is enforced more
rigorously in some districts (rigorously in some districts (dzongkhagdzongkhag) than others. Men wear a heavy knee-length robe ) than others. Men wear a heavy knee-length robe
tied with a belt, called a tied with a belt, called a ghogho, folded in such a way to form a pocket in front of the , folded in such a way to form a pocket in front of the
stomach. Women wear colourful blouses over which they fold and clasp a large stomach. Women wear colourful blouses over which they fold and clasp a large
rectangular cloth called a rectangular cloth called a kirakira, thereby creating an ankle-length dress. A short silk jacket, , thereby creating an ankle-length dress. A short silk jacket,
or or toegotoego may be worn over the may be worn over the kirakira. Everyday . Everyday ghogho and and kirakira are cotton or wool, according are cotton or wool, according
to the season, patterned in simple checks and stripes in earth tones. For special occasions to the season, patterned in simple checks and stripes in earth tones. For special occasions
and festivals, colourfully patterned silk and festivals, colourfully patterned silk kirakira and, more rarely, and, more rarely, ghogho may be worn. may be worn.
Additional rules of protocol apply when visiting a dzong or a temple, or when appearing Additional rules of protocol apply when visiting a dzong or a temple, or when appearing
before a high-level official. Male commoners wear a white sash (before a high-level official. Male commoners wear a white sash (kabneykabney) from left ) from left
shoulder to opposite hip. Local and regional elected officials, government ministers, shoulder to opposite hip. Local and regional elected officials, government ministers,
cabinet members, and the King himself each wear their own colored cabinet members, and the King himself each wear their own colored kabneykabney. Women wear . Women wear
a narrow embroidered cloth draped over the left shoulder, a a narrow embroidered cloth draped over the left shoulder, a rachurachu..
Bhutan- CuisineBhutan- Cuisine
The staple foods of Bhutan are The staple foods of Bhutan are red ricered rice
(like (like brown ricebrown rice in texture, but with a in texture, but with a
nutty taste, the only variety of nutty taste, the only variety of ricerice that that
grows in grows in high altitudeshigh altitudes), ), buckwheatbuckwheat, ,
and increasingly and increasingly maizemaize. The diet in the . The diet in the
hills also includes hills also includes chickenchicken, , yak meatyak meat, ,
beefbeef, , porkpork, , pork fatpork fat and and muttonmutton. Soups . Soups
and stews of and stews of meatmeat, , ricerice, , fernsferns, , lentilslentils, ,
and dried and dried vegetablesvegetables spiced with spiced with
chillieschillies and and cheesecheese are a favourite meal are a favourite meal
during the cold seasons. during the cold seasons. Zow shungoZow shungo is is
a rice dish mixed with a rice dish mixed with
leftover vegetablesleftover vegetables. . Ema datshiEma datshi, made , made
very spicy with very spicy with cheesecheese and and chillieschillies, akin , akin
to to chili con quesochili con queso, might be called the , might be called the
national dish for its ubiquity and the national dish for its ubiquity and the
pride that pride that BhutaneseBhutanese have for it. Other have for it. Other
foods include foods include jasha marujasha maru, a chicken , a chicken
dish; dish; phaksha paaphaksha paa and and fried ricefried rice. . DairyDairy
foods, particularly foods, particularly butterbutter and cheese and cheese
from from yaksyaks and and cowscows, are also popular, , are also popular,
and indeed almost all and indeed almost all milkmilk is turned is turned
into butter and cheese. Popular into butter and cheese. Popular
beverages include: beverages include: butter teabutter tea, ,
black teablack tea, locally brewed , locally brewed araara ( (rice winerice wine
), and ), and beerbeer. Spices include: . Spices include: currycurry, ,
cardamomcardamom, , gingerginger, chillies, , chillies, garlicgarlic, ,
turmericturmeric, and , and carawaycaraway..
When offered food, one says When offered food, one says meshu meshu
meshumeshu, covering one's mouth with the , covering one's mouth with the
hands in refusal according to hands in refusal according to
Bhutanese manners, and then gives in Bhutanese manners, and then gives in
on the second or third offer.on the second or third offer.
The staple foods of Bhutan are The staple foods of Bhutan are red ricered rice
(like (like brown ricebrown rice in texture, but with a in texture, but with a
nutty taste, the only variety of nutty taste, the only variety of ricerice that that
grows in grows in high altitudeshigh altitudes), ), buckwheatbuckwheat, ,
and increasingly and increasingly maizemaize. The diet in the . The diet in the
hills also includes hills also includes chickenchicken, , yak meatyak meat, ,
beefbeef, , porkpork, , pork fatpork fat and and muttonmutton. Soups . Soups
and stews of and stews of meatmeat, , ricerice, , fernsferns, , lentilslentils, ,
and dried and dried vegetablesvegetables spiced with spiced with
chillieschillies and and cheesecheese are a favourite meal are a favourite meal
during the cold seasons. during the cold seasons. Zow shungoZow shungo is is
a rice dish mixed with a rice dish mixed with
leftover vegetablesleftover vegetables. . Ema datshiEma datshi, made , made
very spicy with very spicy with cheesecheese and and chillieschillies, akin , akin
to to chili con quesochili con queso, might be called the , might be called the
national dish for its ubiquity and the national dish for its ubiquity and the
pride that pride that BhutaneseBhutanese have for it. Other have for it. Other
foods include foods include jasha marujasha maru, a chicken , a chicken
dish; dish; phaksha paaphaksha paa and and fried ricefried rice. . DairyDairy
foods, particularly foods, particularly butterbutter and cheese and cheese
from from yaksyaks and and cowscows, are also popular, , are also popular,
and indeed almost all and indeed almost all milkmilk is turned is turned
into butter and cheese. Popular into butter and cheese. Popular
beverages include: beverages include: butter teabutter tea, ,
black teablack tea, locally brewed , locally brewed araara ( (rice winerice wine
), and ), and beerbeer. Spices include: . Spices include: currycurry, ,
cardamomcardamom, , gingerginger, chillies, , chillies, garlicgarlic, ,
turmericturmeric, and , and carawaycaraway..
When offered food, one says When offered food, one says meshu meshu
meshumeshu, covering one's mouth with the , covering one's mouth with the
hands in refusal according to hands in refusal according to
Bhutanese manners, and then gives in Bhutanese manners, and then gives in
on the second or third offer.on the second or third offer.
3. India- Location3. India- Location
India is a India is a countrycountry in in South AsiaSouth Asia. It is . It is
the the seventh-largestseventh-largest country by country by
geographical area, the geographical area, the
second-most populoussecond-most populous country with country with
over 1.2 billion peopleover 1.2 billion people, and the most , and the most
populous democracy in the world.populous democracy in the world.
Home to the ancient Home to the ancient
Indus Valley CivilizationIndus Valley Civilization and a region and a region
of historic of historic trade routestrade routes and vast and vast
empires, the empires, the Indian subcontinentIndian subcontinent was was
identified with its commercial and identified with its commercial and
cultural wealth for much of its long cultural wealth for much of its long
history.history.[13][13] Four of the world's major Four of the world's major
religions—religions—HinduismHinduism, , BuddhismBuddhism, ,
JainismJainism and and SikhismSikhism—originated here, —originated here,
whereas whereas ZoroastrianismZoroastrianism, , ChristianityChristianity
and and IslamIslam arrived in the 1st arrived in the 1st
millennium CE and also helped shape millennium CE and also helped shape
the region's the region's diverse culturediverse culture..[14][14]
Gradually annexed by the Gradually annexed by the
British East India CompanyBritish East India Company from the from the
early 18th century and early 18th century and colonizedcolonized by by
the United Kingdom from the the United Kingdom from the
mid-19th century, India became an mid-19th century, India became an
independent nation in 1947 after a independent nation in 1947 after a
struggle for independencestruggle for independence which was which was
marked by marked by non-violent resistancenon-violent resistance led led
by by Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi..
India is a India is a countrycountry in in South AsiaSouth Asia. It is . It is
the the seventh-largestseventh-largest country by country by
geographical area, the geographical area, the
second-most populoussecond-most populous country with country with
over 1.2 billion peopleover 1.2 billion people, and the most , and the most
populous democracy in the world.populous democracy in the world.
Home to the ancient Home to the ancient
Indus Valley CivilizationIndus Valley Civilization and a region and a region
of historic of historic trade routestrade routes and vast and vast
empires, the empires, the Indian subcontinentIndian subcontinent was was
identified with its commercial and identified with its commercial and
cultural wealth for much of its long cultural wealth for much of its long
history.history.[13][13] Four of the world's major Four of the world's major
religions—religions—HinduismHinduism, , BuddhismBuddhism, ,
JainismJainism and and SikhismSikhism—originated here, —originated here,
whereas whereas ZoroastrianismZoroastrianism, , ChristianityChristianity
and and IslamIslam arrived in the 1st arrived in the 1st
millennium CE and also helped shape millennium CE and also helped shape
the region's the region's diverse culturediverse culture..[14][14]
Gradually annexed by the Gradually annexed by the
British East India CompanyBritish East India Company from the from the
early 18th century and early 18th century and colonizedcolonized by by
the United Kingdom from the the United Kingdom from the
mid-19th century, India became an mid-19th century, India became an
independent nation in 1947 after a independent nation in 1947 after a
struggle for independencestruggle for independence which was which was
marked by marked by non-violent resistancenon-violent resistance led led
by by Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi..
India-Places of InterestIndia-Places of Interest
A Glimpse into Northern IndiaA Glimpse into Northern India
Golden Triangle Tours Golden Triangle Tours
Grand Tours Of India Grand Tours Of India
India Deluxe Trips India Deluxe Trips
India Royal Tours India Royal Tours
Indian Mixture Indian Mixture
Majestic Palaces Majestic Palaces
Rajasthan in Colour Rajasthan in Colour
Rustic Rajasthan Rustic Rajasthan
Majestic Himalayas Majestic Himalayas
Tiger Safari Tours Tiger Safari Tours
Wildlife in The Wildlife in The
Rajasthan Rajasthan
Cultural Tours of india Cultural Tours of india
Best Of South India Best Of South India
Cultural Tours of South Cultural Tours of South
India India
Essential India Essential India
Cochin Tours Cochin Tours
Gandhi's Gujarat & Gandhi's Gujarat &
Navratri Navratri
Pilgrimage Cultural Pilgrimage Cultural
Tours Tours
Eastern IndiaEastern India
A Glimpse into Northern IndiaA Glimpse into Northern India
Golden Triangle Tours Golden Triangle Tours
Grand Tours Of India Grand Tours Of India
India Deluxe Trips India Deluxe Trips
India Royal Tours India Royal Tours
Indian Mixture Indian Mixture
Majestic Palaces Majestic Palaces
Rajasthan in Colour Rajasthan in Colour
Rustic Rajasthan Rustic Rajasthan
Majestic Himalayas Majestic Himalayas
Tiger Safari Tours Tiger Safari Tours
Wildlife in The Wildlife in The
Rajasthan Rajasthan
Cultural Tours of india Cultural Tours of india
Best Of South India Best Of South India
Cultural Tours of South Cultural Tours of South
India India
Essential India Essential India
Cochin Tours Cochin Tours
Gandhi's Gujarat & Gandhi's Gujarat &
Navratri Navratri
Pilgrimage Cultural Pilgrimage Cultural
Tours Tours
Eastern IndiaEastern India
India- FestivalsIndia- Festivals
India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidays and India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidays and
festivals of various religions. The four festivals of various religions. The four national holidays in Indianational holidays in India, the , the
Independence DayIndependence Day, the , the Republic DayRepublic Day, the , the Gandhi JayantiGandhi Jayanti,and ,and 1st may1st may are celebrated are celebrated
with zeal and enthusiasm across India. In addition, many with zeal and enthusiasm across India. In addition, many statesstates and regions have and regions have
local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics. Popular local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics. Popular
religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of NavratriNavratri, , DiwaliDiwali, , Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi, ,
Durga pujaDurga puja, , HoliHoli, , RakshabandhanRakshabandhan and and DussehraDussehra. Several . Several harvest festivalsharvest festivals, such as , such as
SankranthiSankranthi, , PongalPongal and and OnamOnam,","NuakhaiNuakhai" are also fairly popular." are also fairly popular.
Certain festivals in India are celebrated by multiple religions. Notable examples Certain festivals in India are celebrated by multiple religions. Notable examples
include Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and include Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and Buddh PurnimaBuddh Purnima, ,
celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus. Islamic festivals, such celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus. Islamic festivals, such Eid ul-FitrEid ul-Fitr, , Eid al-AdhaEid al-Adha
and and RamadanRamadan, are celebrated by Muslims across India. Sikh Festivals, such as , are celebrated by Muslims across India. Sikh Festivals, such as
Guru Nanak JayantiGuru Nanak Jayanti, , BaisakhiBaisakhi are celebrated with full fanfare by Sikhs and Hindu. are celebrated with full fanfare by Sikhs and Hindu.
Adding colors to the culture of India, the Adding colors to the culture of India, the Dree FestivalDree Festival is one of the tribal festivals of is one of the tribal festivals of
India celebrated by the Apatanis of the Ziro valley of India celebrated by the Apatanis of the Ziro valley of Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh, which is the , which is the
easternmost state of India.easternmost state of India.
India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidays and India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidays and
festivals of various religions. The four festivals of various religions. The four national holidays in Indianational holidays in India, the , the
Independence DayIndependence Day, the , the Republic DayRepublic Day, the , the Gandhi JayantiGandhi Jayanti,and ,and 1st may1st may are celebrated are celebrated
with zeal and enthusiasm across India. In addition, many with zeal and enthusiasm across India. In addition, many statesstates and regions have and regions have
local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics. Popular local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics. Popular
religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of NavratriNavratri, , DiwaliDiwali, , Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi, ,
Durga pujaDurga puja, , HoliHoli, , RakshabandhanRakshabandhan and and DussehraDussehra. Several . Several harvest festivalsharvest festivals, such as , such as
SankranthiSankranthi, , PongalPongal and and OnamOnam,","NuakhaiNuakhai" are also fairly popular." are also fairly popular.
Certain festivals in India are celebrated by multiple religions. Notable examples Certain festivals in India are celebrated by multiple religions. Notable examples
include Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and include Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and Buddh PurnimaBuddh Purnima, ,
celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus. Islamic festivals, such celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus. Islamic festivals, such Eid ul-FitrEid ul-Fitr, , Eid al-AdhaEid al-Adha
and and RamadanRamadan, are celebrated by Muslims across India. Sikh Festivals, such as , are celebrated by Muslims across India. Sikh Festivals, such as
Guru Nanak JayantiGuru Nanak Jayanti, , BaisakhiBaisakhi are celebrated with full fanfare by Sikhs and Hindu. are celebrated with full fanfare by Sikhs and Hindu.
Adding colors to the culture of India, the Adding colors to the culture of India, the Dree FestivalDree Festival is one of the tribal festivals of is one of the tribal festivals of
India celebrated by the Apatanis of the Ziro valley of India celebrated by the Apatanis of the Ziro valley of Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh, which is the , which is the
easternmost state of India.easternmost state of India.
India- DressIndia- Dress
Traditional Traditional clothing in Indiaclothing in India greatly varies across different parts of the greatly varies across different parts of the
country and is influenced immensely by local culture, geography and country and is influenced immensely by local culture, geography and
climate. Popular styles of dress include draped garments such as climate. Popular styles of dress include draped garments such as sarisari
for women and for women and dhotidhoti or or lungilungi for men; in addition, stitched clothes such for men; in addition, stitched clothes such
as as churidarchuridar for women and for women and kurtakurta--pyjamapyjama and European-style trousers and European-style trousers
and shirts for men, are also popular.and shirts for men, are also popular.
In India, a person's social status is perceived to be symbolized by his or In India, a person's social status is perceived to be symbolized by his or
her attire. Indian dress etiquette discourages exposure of skin and her attire. Indian dress etiquette discourages exposure of skin and
wearing transparent or tight clothes.wearing transparent or tight clothes.[23][23] Most Indian clothes are made Most Indian clothes are made
from from cottoncotton which is ideal for the region's hot weather. which is ideal for the region's hot weather.[24][24] Since Since
India's weather is mostly hot and rainy, majority of Indians wear India's weather is mostly hot and rainy, majority of Indians wear
sandalssandals..[25][25]
Worn by women on their forehead, the Worn by women on their forehead, the bindibindi is considered to be a is considered to be a
highly auspicious mark in Hindu religion. Traditionally, the red bindi (or highly auspicious mark in Hindu religion. Traditionally, the red bindi (or
sindoorsindoor) was worn only by the married Hindu women, but now it has ) was worn only by the married Hindu women, but now it has
become a part of women's fashion. Some Indian traditions consider the become a part of women's fashion. Some Indian traditions consider the
bindibindi to be representative of the to be representative of the third eyethird eye..
Traditional Traditional clothing in Indiaclothing in India greatly varies across different parts of the greatly varies across different parts of the
country and is influenced immensely by local culture, geography and country and is influenced immensely by local culture, geography and
climate. Popular styles of dress include draped garments such as climate. Popular styles of dress include draped garments such as sarisari
for women and for women and dhotidhoti or or lungilungi for men; in addition, stitched clothes such for men; in addition, stitched clothes such
as as churidarchuridar for women and for women and kurtakurta--pyjamapyjama and European-style trousers and European-style trousers
and shirts for men, are also popular.and shirts for men, are also popular.
In India, a person's social status is perceived to be symbolized by his or In India, a person's social status is perceived to be symbolized by his or
her attire. Indian dress etiquette discourages exposure of skin and her attire. Indian dress etiquette discourages exposure of skin and
wearing transparent or tight clothes.wearing transparent or tight clothes.[23][23] Most Indian clothes are made Most Indian clothes are made
from from cottoncotton which is ideal for the region's hot weather. which is ideal for the region's hot weather.[24][24] Since Since
India's weather is mostly hot and rainy, majority of Indians wear India's weather is mostly hot and rainy, majority of Indians wear
sandalssandals..[25][25]
Worn by women on their forehead, the Worn by women on their forehead, the bindibindi is considered to be a is considered to be a
highly auspicious mark in Hindu religion. Traditionally, the red bindi (or highly auspicious mark in Hindu religion. Traditionally, the red bindi (or
sindoorsindoor) was worn only by the married Hindu women, but now it has ) was worn only by the married Hindu women, but now it has
become a part of women's fashion. Some Indian traditions consider the become a part of women's fashion. Some Indian traditions consider the
bindibindi to be representative of the to be representative of the third eyethird eye..
India- CuisineIndia- Cuisine
The cuisine in India is classified into three major The cuisine in India is classified into three major
categories. categories. SattvaSattva, , RajasRajas, and , and TamasTamas. Satva which stand . Satva which stand
for balance, Rajas stands for passion, and Tamas stands for balance, Rajas stands for passion, and Tamas stands
for indulgence. Food is consumed according to the lifestyle for indulgence. Food is consumed according to the lifestyle
of the person. For example: A King has to be aggressive of the person. For example: A King has to be aggressive
to defend his country, he would be taking food which to defend his country, he would be taking food which
would give much passion and that aggressiveness which is would give much passion and that aggressiveness which is
required. When a person tries to lead his life in want of required. When a person tries to lead his life in want of
self realisaiton, he would prefer a Satvic food or known as self realisaiton, he would prefer a Satvic food or known as
Sattvic dietSattvic diet, which would help to keep his mind in balance. , which would help to keep his mind in balance.
Tamasic food or known as Tamasic food or known as Static foodsStatic foods is to be taken only is to be taken only
if its required, like consumption of Alcohol. This is the if its required, like consumption of Alcohol. This is the
reason why in many Indians try to abstain drinking.reason why in many Indians try to abstain drinking.
The multiple varieties of Indian cuisine are characterized The multiple varieties of Indian cuisine are characterized
by their sophisticated and subtle use of many by their sophisticated and subtle use of many SpicesSpices and and
HerbsHerbs. Each family of this cuisine is characterized by a . Each family of this cuisine is characterized by a
wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques.
Though a significant portion of Indian food is Though a significant portion of Indian food is vegetarianvegetarian, ,
many traditional Indian dishes also include: many traditional Indian dishes also include: chickenchicken, , goatgoat, ,
lamblamb, , fishfish, and other , and other meatsmeats..
India is known for its love for food and India is known for its love for food and spicesspices, and it plays , and it plays
a role in a role in everyday lifeeveryday life as well as in festivals. Indian cuisine as well as in festivals. Indian cuisine
varies from region to region, reflecting the varies from region to region, reflecting the
varied demographicsvaried demographics of the country. Generally, Indian of the country. Generally, Indian
cuisine can be split into 5 categories — cuisine can be split into 5 categories — northernnorthern, , southernsouthern
, eastern, western and north-eastern., eastern, western and north-eastern.
Despite this diversity, some unifying threads emerge. Despite this diversity, some unifying threads emerge.
Varied uses of spices are an integral part of food Varied uses of spices are an integral part of food
preparation, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish preparation, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish
and create unique flavors and aromas. Cuisine across and create unique flavors and aromas. Cuisine across
India has also been influenced by various cultural groups India has also been influenced by various cultural groups
that entered India throughout history, such as the that entered India throughout history, such as the
PersiansPersians, , MughalsMughals, and , and European colonistsEuropean colonists. Though the . Though the
tandoortandoor originated in originated in Central AsiaCentral Asia, Indian tandoori dishes, , Indian tandoori dishes,
such as such as chicken tikkachicken tikka made with Indian ingredients, enjoy made with Indian ingredients, enjoy
widespread popularity. widespread popularity.
The cuisine in India is classified into three major The cuisine in India is classified into three major
categories. categories. SattvaSattva, , RajasRajas, and , and TamasTamas. Satva which stand . Satva which stand
for balance, Rajas stands for passion, and Tamas stands for balance, Rajas stands for passion, and Tamas stands
for indulgence. Food is consumed according to the lifestyle for indulgence. Food is consumed according to the lifestyle
of the person. For example: A King has to be aggressive of the person. For example: A King has to be aggressive
to defend his country, he would be taking food which to defend his country, he would be taking food which
would give much passion and that aggressiveness which is would give much passion and that aggressiveness which is
required. When a person tries to lead his life in want of required. When a person tries to lead his life in want of
self realisaiton, he would prefer a Satvic food or known as self realisaiton, he would prefer a Satvic food or known as
Sattvic dietSattvic diet, which would help to keep his mind in balance. , which would help to keep his mind in balance.
Tamasic food or known as Tamasic food or known as Static foodsStatic foods is to be taken only is to be taken only
if its required, like consumption of Alcohol. This is the if its required, like consumption of Alcohol. This is the
reason why in many Indians try to abstain drinking.reason why in many Indians try to abstain drinking.
The multiple varieties of Indian cuisine are characterized The multiple varieties of Indian cuisine are characterized
by their sophisticated and subtle use of many by their sophisticated and subtle use of many SpicesSpices and and
HerbsHerbs. Each family of this cuisine is characterized by a . Each family of this cuisine is characterized by a
wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques.
Though a significant portion of Indian food is Though a significant portion of Indian food is vegetarianvegetarian, ,
many traditional Indian dishes also include: many traditional Indian dishes also include: chickenchicken, , goatgoat, ,
lamblamb, , fishfish, and other , and other meatsmeats..
India is known for its love for food and India is known for its love for food and spicesspices, and it plays , and it plays
a role in a role in everyday lifeeveryday life as well as in festivals. Indian cuisine as well as in festivals. Indian cuisine
varies from region to region, reflecting the varies from region to region, reflecting the
varied demographicsvaried demographics of the country. Generally, Indian of the country. Generally, Indian
cuisine can be split into 5 categories — cuisine can be split into 5 categories — northernnorthern, , southernsouthern
, eastern, western and north-eastern., eastern, western and north-eastern.
Despite this diversity, some unifying threads emerge. Despite this diversity, some unifying threads emerge.
Varied uses of spices are an integral part of food Varied uses of spices are an integral part of food
preparation, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish preparation, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish
and create unique flavors and aromas. Cuisine across and create unique flavors and aromas. Cuisine across
India has also been influenced by various cultural groups India has also been influenced by various cultural groups
that entered India throughout history, such as the that entered India throughout history, such as the
PersiansPersians, , MughalsMughals, and , and European colonistsEuropean colonists. Though the . Though the
tandoortandoor originated in originated in Central AsiaCentral Asia, Indian tandoori dishes, , Indian tandoori dishes,
such as such as chicken tikkachicken tikka made with Indian ingredients, enjoy made with Indian ingredients, enjoy
widespread popularity. widespread popularity.
4. Nepal- Location4. Nepal- Location
Federal Democratic Republic of Federal Democratic Republic of
NepalNepal, is a landlocked , is a landlocked sovereign statesovereign state
located in located in South AsiaSouth Asia. It is located in . It is located in
the the HimalayasHimalayas and bordered to the and bordered to the
north by the north by the
People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China, and to the , and to the
south, east, and west by the south, east, and west by the
Republic of IndiaRepublic of India. . KathmanduKathmandu is the is the
nation's capital and the country's nation's capital and the country's
largest metropolis.largest metropolis.
Nepal has a rich geography. The Nepal has a rich geography. The
mountainous north has eight of the mountainous north has eight of the
world's ten tallest mountains, world's ten tallest mountains,
including the highest point on Earth, including the highest point on Earth,
Mount EverestMount Everest, called , called SagarmathaSagarmatha in in
Nepali. It contains more than 240 Nepali. It contains more than 240
peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above
sea level. The fertile and humid south sea level. The fertile and humid south
is heavily is heavily urbanizedurbanized..
By some measures, By some measures, HinduismHinduism is is
practised by a larger majority of practised by a larger majority of
people in Nepal than in any other people in Nepal than in any other
nation.nation.[8][8] BuddhismBuddhism, though a , though a
minority faith in the country, is linked minority faith in the country, is linked
historically with Nepal. Many Nepali do historically with Nepal. Many Nepali do
not distinguish between Hinduism and not distinguish between Hinduism and
Buddhism and follow both religious Buddhism and follow both religious
traditions. There are 3 different traditions. There are 3 different
buddhist traditions: Himalayan buddhist traditions: Himalayan
Buddhism, Buddhism of Kathmandu Buddhism, Buddhism of Kathmandu
Valley (mostly Valley (mostly MahayanaMahayana and and
VajrayanaVajrayana), and also the ), and also the TheravadaTheravada
Buddhism.Buddhism.
Federal Democratic Republic of Federal Democratic Republic of
NepalNepal, is a landlocked , is a landlocked sovereign statesovereign state
located in located in South AsiaSouth Asia. It is located in . It is located in
the the HimalayasHimalayas and bordered to the and bordered to the
north by the north by the
People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China, and to the , and to the
south, east, and west by the south, east, and west by the
Republic of IndiaRepublic of India. . KathmanduKathmandu is the is the
nation's capital and the country's nation's capital and the country's
largest metropolis.largest metropolis.
Nepal has a rich geography. The Nepal has a rich geography. The
mountainous north has eight of the mountainous north has eight of the
world's ten tallest mountains, world's ten tallest mountains,
including the highest point on Earth, including the highest point on Earth,
Mount EverestMount Everest, called , called SagarmathaSagarmatha in in
Nepali. It contains more than 240 Nepali. It contains more than 240
peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above
sea level. The fertile and humid south sea level. The fertile and humid south
is heavily is heavily urbanizedurbanized..
By some measures, By some measures, HinduismHinduism is is
practised by a larger majority of practised by a larger majority of
people in Nepal than in any other people in Nepal than in any other
nation.nation.[8][8] BuddhismBuddhism, though a , though a
minority faith in the country, is linked minority faith in the country, is linked
historically with Nepal. Many Nepali do historically with Nepal. Many Nepali do
not distinguish between Hinduism and not distinguish between Hinduism and
Buddhism and follow both religious Buddhism and follow both religious
traditions. There are 3 different traditions. There are 3 different
buddhist traditions: Himalayan buddhist traditions: Himalayan
Buddhism, Buddhism of Kathmandu Buddhism, Buddhism of Kathmandu
Valley (mostly Valley (mostly MahayanaMahayana and and
VajrayanaVajrayana), and also the ), and also the TheravadaTheravada
Buddhism.Buddhism.
Nepal-Places of InterestNepal-Places of Interest
KathmanduKathmandu
PatanPatan
PokhranPokhran
BhaktapurBhaktapur
KathmanduKathmandu
KathmanduKathmandu
Durbar Square Durbar Square
TalejuTaleju temple temple
JagannathJagannath temple temple
KalKal BhairavBhairav
Temple: Temple:
King King PratapPratap MallaMalla
Statue: Statue:
KumariKumari GharGhar
KasthamandapKasthamandap
Temple Temple
SyambhunathSyambhunath
Temple Temple
LumbiniLumbini
JanakpurJanakpur
ChitwanChitwan
Royal Royal BardiaBardia
National Park National Park
Tansen
Gorkha
Annapurna Region
Everest Region
Langtang
KathmanduKathmandu
PatanPatan
PokhranPokhran
BhaktapurBhaktapur
KathmanduKathmandu
KathmanduKathmandu
Durbar Square Durbar Square
TalejuTaleju temple temple
JagannathJagannath temple temple
KalKal BhairavBhairav
Temple: Temple:
King King PratapPratap MallaMalla
Statue: Statue:
KumariKumari GharGhar
KasthamandapKasthamandap
Temple Temple
SyambhunathSyambhunath
Temple Temple
LumbiniLumbini
JanakpurJanakpur
ChitwanChitwan
Royal Royal BardiaBardia
National Park National Park
Tansen
Gorkha
Annapurna Region
Everest Region
Langtang
Nepal- FestivalsNepal- Festivals
Several of the Several of the festivals of Nepalfestivals of Nepal last from one day to several days. last from one day to several days. DashainDashain is the longest and the is the longest and the
most important festival of Nepal. Generally Dashain falls in late September to mid October, right most important festival of Nepal. Generally Dashain falls in late September to mid October, right
after the end of the after the end of the monsoon seasonmonsoon season in Nepal. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". Tihar is another in Nepal. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". Tihar is another
important festival of Nepal.important festival of Nepal.
Other important festivals include Other important festivals include Buddha JayantiBuddha Jayanti (the celebration of the birth of Buddha); (the celebration of the birth of Buddha);
Maha ShivaratriMaha Shivaratri, a festival of , a festival of Lord ShivaLord Shiva, and during Maha Shivaratri festivities, some people , and during Maha Shivaratri festivities, some people
consume excessive consume excessive drinksdrinks and smoke and smoke charascharas. . SherpasSherpas, mostly located at higher altitudes and in the , mostly located at higher altitudes and in the
EverestEverest region, celebrate Mani Rimdu, for region, celebrate Mani Rimdu, for the good of the worldthe good of the world. Most festivals include dancing and . Most festivals include dancing and
music and eating all kinds of local delicacies. A variety of foods is consumed during festivals and on music and eating all kinds of local delicacies. A variety of foods is consumed during festivals and on
special occasions. If one has to taste Nepali food, special occasions. If one has to taste Nepali food, Newa cuisineNewa cuisine is a must have; a festive meal, like is a must have; a festive meal, like
one served during a one served during a marriagemarriage, is a real treat, and include vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian , is a real treat, and include vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian
dishes.dishes.
Several of the Several of the festivals of Nepalfestivals of Nepal last from one day to several days. last from one day to several days. DashainDashain is the longest and the is the longest and the
most important festival of Nepal. Generally Dashain falls in late September to mid October, right most important festival of Nepal. Generally Dashain falls in late September to mid October, right
after the end of the after the end of the monsoon seasonmonsoon season in Nepal. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". Tihar is another in Nepal. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". Tihar is another
important festival of Nepal.important festival of Nepal.
Other important festivals include Other important festivals include Buddha JayantiBuddha Jayanti (the celebration of the birth of Buddha); (the celebration of the birth of Buddha);
Maha ShivaratriMaha Shivaratri, a festival of , a festival of Lord ShivaLord Shiva, and during Maha Shivaratri festivities, some people , and during Maha Shivaratri festivities, some people
consume excessive consume excessive drinksdrinks and smoke and smoke charascharas. . SherpasSherpas, mostly located at higher altitudes and in the , mostly located at higher altitudes and in the
EverestEverest region, celebrate Mani Rimdu, for region, celebrate Mani Rimdu, for the good of the worldthe good of the world. Most festivals include dancing and . Most festivals include dancing and
music and eating all kinds of local delicacies. A variety of foods is consumed during festivals and on music and eating all kinds of local delicacies. A variety of foods is consumed during festivals and on
special occasions. If one has to taste Nepali food, special occasions. If one has to taste Nepali food, Newa cuisineNewa cuisine is a must have; a festive meal, like is a must have; a festive meal, like
one served during a one served during a marriagemarriage, is a real treat, and include vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian , is a real treat, and include vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian
dishes.dishes.
Nepal- DressNepal- Dress
Men's Clothing:Men's Clothing: Daura-Suruwal, typically Daura-Suruwal, typically
termed as 'Labeda-Suruwal' is the termed as 'Labeda-Suruwal' is the
traditional Nepali dress. The dress has traditional Nepali dress. The dress has
several religious beliefs identifying its several religious beliefs identifying its
designs and has therefore remained the designs and has therefore remained the
same from the years. The Daura has eight same from the years. The Daura has eight
strings that serves to tie itself up around strings that serves to tie itself up around
the body. Eight is the lucky number in the body. Eight is the lucky number in
Nepali mythology. Also, the Daura has five Nepali mythology. Also, the Daura has five
pleats or Kallis, signifying Pancha Buddha pleats or Kallis, signifying Pancha Buddha
or Pancha Ratna. And the closed neck of or Pancha Ratna. And the closed neck of
the Daura signifies the snake around the the Daura signifies the snake around the
Lord Shiva's neck. Lord Shiva's neck.
Women's Clothing: Women's Clothing: The Nepali dress for The Nepali dress for
women is a cotton sari (Guniu), a cloth women is a cotton sari (Guniu), a cloth
garment worn with a blouse. garment worn with a blouse. Women in Women in
Nepal wear a sari-like garment called a Nepal wear a sari-like garment called a
guniu. The guniu can be woven from guniu. The guniu can be woven from
cottons or silk fabrics. In Nepal, the sari is cottons or silk fabrics. In Nepal, the sari is
commonly draped around the waist and commonly draped around the waist and
worn with a separate shawl like garment worn with a separate shawl like garment
on the upper body. This style of draping is on the upper body. This style of draping is
called Haku patasi.called Haku patasi.
Sherpa DressSherpa Dress:Traditional Sherpa dress :Traditional Sherpa dress
consists of a knee-length robe woven of consists of a knee-length robe woven of
yak wool. This garment is similar for both yak wool. This garment is similar for both
men and women and is worn with yak men and women and is worn with yak
wool pants. Boots made of yak hide and wool pants. Boots made of yak hide and
stuffed with dried grass for warmth were stuffed with dried grass for warmth were
traditional. Today, many Sherpas have traditional. Today, many Sherpas have
opted for Western dress, including cowboy opted for Western dress, including cowboy
hats and boots.hats and boots.
Men's Clothing:Men's Clothing: Daura-Suruwal, typically Daura-Suruwal, typically
termed as 'Labeda-Suruwal' is the termed as 'Labeda-Suruwal' is the
traditional Nepali dress. The dress has traditional Nepali dress. The dress has
several religious beliefs identifying its several religious beliefs identifying its
designs and has therefore remained the designs and has therefore remained the
same from the years. The Daura has eight same from the years. The Daura has eight
strings that serves to tie itself up around strings that serves to tie itself up around
the body. Eight is the lucky number in the body. Eight is the lucky number in
Nepali mythology. Also, the Daura has five Nepali mythology. Also, the Daura has five
pleats or Kallis, signifying Pancha Buddha pleats or Kallis, signifying Pancha Buddha
or Pancha Ratna. And the closed neck of or Pancha Ratna. And the closed neck of
the Daura signifies the snake around the the Daura signifies the snake around the
Lord Shiva's neck. Lord Shiva's neck.
Women's Clothing: Women's Clothing: The Nepali dress for The Nepali dress for
women is a cotton sari (Guniu), a cloth women is a cotton sari (Guniu), a cloth
garment worn with a blouse. garment worn with a blouse. Women in Women in
Nepal wear a sari-like garment called a Nepal wear a sari-like garment called a
guniu. The guniu can be woven from guniu. The guniu can be woven from
cottons or silk fabrics. In Nepal, the sari is cottons or silk fabrics. In Nepal, the sari is
commonly draped around the waist and commonly draped around the waist and
worn with a separate shawl like garment worn with a separate shawl like garment
on the upper body. This style of draping is on the upper body. This style of draping is
called Haku patasi.called Haku patasi.
Sherpa DressSherpa Dress:Traditional Sherpa dress :Traditional Sherpa dress
consists of a knee-length robe woven of consists of a knee-length robe woven of
yak wool. This garment is similar for both yak wool. This garment is similar for both
men and women and is worn with yak men and women and is worn with yak
wool pants. Boots made of yak hide and wool pants. Boots made of yak hide and
stuffed with dried grass for warmth were stuffed with dried grass for warmth were
traditional. Today, many Sherpas have traditional. Today, many Sherpas have
opted for Western dress, including cowboy opted for Western dress, including cowboy
hats and boots.hats and boots.
Nepal- CuisineNepal- Cuisine
A typical Nepalese meal is A typical Nepalese meal is dal-bhat-tarkaridal-bhat-tarkari. . DalDal is a spicy is a spicy
lentil soup, served over lentil soup, served over bhatbhat (boiled rice), served with (boiled rice), served with
tarkaritarkari (curried vegetables) together with (curried vegetables) together with acharachar (pickles) (pickles)
or or chutnichutni (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients). (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients).
The The NewarNewar community, however, has its own unique community, however, has its own unique
cuisine. It consists of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian cuisine. It consists of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian
items served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. items served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mustard oil is the cooking medium and a host of spices, Mustard oil is the cooking medium and a host of spices,
such as cumin, coriander, black peppers, sesame seeds, such as cumin, coriander, black peppers, sesame seeds,
turmeric, garlic, ginger, methi (fenugreek), bay leaves, turmeric, garlic, ginger, methi (fenugreek), bay leaves,
cloves, cinnamon, pepper, chillies, mustard seeds, etc., cloves, cinnamon, pepper, chillies, mustard seeds, etc.,
are used in the cooking. The cuisine served on festivals is are used in the cooking. The cuisine served on festivals is
generally the best.generally the best.
The food of Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. The The food of Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. The
Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat. Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat.
Nepalese food is famous for its nutrition level and Nepalese food is famous for its nutrition level and
tempting taste. Whilst Nepalese cuisine is somewhat tempting taste. Whilst Nepalese cuisine is somewhat
basic, it certainly does not lack in flavor, making extensive basic, it certainly does not lack in flavor, making extensive
use of spices and flavorings such as ginger, garlic, use of spices and flavorings such as ginger, garlic,
coriander, pepper, cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil, coriander, pepper, cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil,
ghee and occasionally yak butter. Come let us savour ghee and occasionally yak butter. Come let us savour
some of the famous dishes of Nepal. some of the famous dishes of Nepal.
Famous Nepalese CuisineFamous Nepalese Cuisine
Gundrook- DheedoGundrook- Dheedo is a sugar-free dish made of wheat, is a sugar-free dish made of wheat,
maize and dried green vegetable. maize and dried green vegetable.
Alu TamaAlu Tama means 'Potato Bamboo Shoots'. It is a unique means 'Potato Bamboo Shoots'. It is a unique
and classic Nepali curry flavor dish. and classic Nepali curry flavor dish.
Vegetable Pulao (Fried Nepali Rice)Vegetable Pulao (Fried Nepali Rice) is popular ways is popular ways
rice is served during the parties and events.rice is served during the parties and events.
MasuMasu is spiced or curried meat (usually chicken, mutton, is spiced or curried meat (usually chicken, mutton,
buffalo or pork) with gravy. Served with rice, it is a main buffalo or pork) with gravy. Served with rice, it is a main
course dish, very popular in Nepal.course dish, very popular in Nepal.
Vegetable Thukpa (Egg Noodles)Vegetable Thukpa (Egg Noodles)
Tibetan Vegetable Thukpa is one of the main food. During Tibetan Vegetable Thukpa is one of the main food. During
Tibetan new year celebration 'Losar'the dish is a part of Tibetan new year celebration 'Losar'the dish is a part of
celebration and tradition for the Nepalese. celebration and tradition for the Nepalese.
ChatamariChatamari regarded as Newari pizza, Chatamari is a flat regarded as Newari pizza, Chatamari is a flat
bread. bread.
A typical Nepalese meal is A typical Nepalese meal is dal-bhat-tarkaridal-bhat-tarkari. . DalDal is a spicy is a spicy
lentil soup, served over lentil soup, served over bhatbhat (boiled rice), served with (boiled rice), served with
tarkaritarkari (curried vegetables) together with (curried vegetables) together with acharachar (pickles) (pickles)
or or chutnichutni (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients). (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients).
The The NewarNewar community, however, has its own unique community, however, has its own unique
cuisine. It consists of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian cuisine. It consists of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian
items served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. items served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mustard oil is the cooking medium and a host of spices, Mustard oil is the cooking medium and a host of spices,
such as cumin, coriander, black peppers, sesame seeds, such as cumin, coriander, black peppers, sesame seeds,
turmeric, garlic, ginger, methi (fenugreek), bay leaves, turmeric, garlic, ginger, methi (fenugreek), bay leaves,
cloves, cinnamon, pepper, chillies, mustard seeds, etc., cloves, cinnamon, pepper, chillies, mustard seeds, etc.,
are used in the cooking. The cuisine served on festivals is are used in the cooking. The cuisine served on festivals is
generally the best.generally the best.
The food of Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. The The food of Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. The
Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat. Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat.
Nepalese food is famous for its nutrition level and Nepalese food is famous for its nutrition level and
tempting taste. Whilst Nepalese cuisine is somewhat tempting taste. Whilst Nepalese cuisine is somewhat
basic, it certainly does not lack in flavor, making extensive basic, it certainly does not lack in flavor, making extensive
use of spices and flavorings such as ginger, garlic, use of spices and flavorings such as ginger, garlic,
coriander, pepper, cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil, coriander, pepper, cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil,
ghee and occasionally yak butter. Come let us savour ghee and occasionally yak butter. Come let us savour
some of the famous dishes of Nepal. some of the famous dishes of Nepal.
Famous Nepalese CuisineFamous Nepalese Cuisine
Gundrook- DheedoGundrook- Dheedo is a sugar-free dish made of wheat, is a sugar-free dish made of wheat,
maize and dried green vegetable. maize and dried green vegetable.
Alu TamaAlu Tama means 'Potato Bamboo Shoots'. It is a unique means 'Potato Bamboo Shoots'. It is a unique
and classic Nepali curry flavor dish. and classic Nepali curry flavor dish.
Vegetable Pulao (Fried Nepali Rice)Vegetable Pulao (Fried Nepali Rice) is popular ways is popular ways
rice is served during the parties and events.rice is served during the parties and events.
MasuMasu is spiced or curried meat (usually chicken, mutton, is spiced or curried meat (usually chicken, mutton,
buffalo or pork) with gravy. Served with rice, it is a main buffalo or pork) with gravy. Served with rice, it is a main
course dish, very popular in Nepal.course dish, very popular in Nepal.
Vegetable Thukpa (Egg Noodles)Vegetable Thukpa (Egg Noodles)
Tibetan Vegetable Thukpa is one of the main food. During Tibetan Vegetable Thukpa is one of the main food. During
Tibetan new year celebration 'Losar'the dish is a part of Tibetan new year celebration 'Losar'the dish is a part of
celebration and tradition for the Nepalese. celebration and tradition for the Nepalese.
ChatamariChatamari regarded as Newari pizza, Chatamari is a flat regarded as Newari pizza, Chatamari is a flat
bread. bread.
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