Top 6 Amazing Things in Nepal in 2024 [CC Available]

What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word Japan? Sushi Samurai Anime There are likely to be a variety of answers, but I think most of them are unique to Japan.So , what is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word Nepal ? I think most people would say "Curry Everest ", but there are many more attractions in Nepal. By the end of this video, you will be able to instantly answer 6 things that you think of when you think of Nepal. You too can become a Nepalese d

octor.This time, I would like to talk about the 6 famous Nepalese specialties.Every country has its specialties that symbolize that country.Kangaroo for Australia , Taj Mahal for India. It's like the Eiffel Tower in France.That's when I suddenly thought to myself.I wish more people would think of things other than curry and Everest when they hear of Nepal.There are so many famous places in Nepal. So , I'm sure you 'll be introduced to some local specialties that you don't know about in this vide

o.Please watch till the end.This channel will be disseminating various information related to Nepal.Please subscribe and comment now. I would be happy if you could support me in the column. I have also created an official LINE page for Guy, so if you send me a message there, I will answer any questions you may have about Nepal. Now let 's get into the content. The first thing that Nepal is famous for is the national flag.Some people may think that the national flag of any country is unique to th

at country , but all countries are square in shape.The Nepalese flag is not square. Did you know that we are the only country in the world that has a national flag that is not rectangular? By the way, the shape of the national flag is something like this.The national flag is made up of two triangles lined up vertically.Why is it not a rectangle? There are various interpretations of this. One theory is that it symbolizes the two royal families that once ruled Nepal, the Shah family and the Rana f

amily of prime ministers . The crescent moon drawn in a triangular shape It seems that the Shah family and the sun represent the Rana family.It is also said that it reflects the magnificent scenery of the Himalayas, and that Nepal is a country with two religions: Hinduism and Buddhism. It's interesting to see so many different opinions, and let's talk about the meaning behind the national flag.Japan's flag has a rising red dot, which is said to be the country of the rising sun. It symbolizes the

sun. Nepal's national flag also has a sun. The white symbols inside the flag represent the moon and the sun respectively. The moon is on top and the sun is on the bottom. This has a shining moon and sun. It has the meaning that Nepal will continue to exist as long as it continues.It is somewhat romantic.By the way, the crimson color surrounding the white symbol symbolizes the color of the rhododendron, the national flower, and the blue bordering the crimson symbolizes peace. It literally fulfil

ls its role as the flag that represents the country.The second thing Nepal is famous for is its topography.No other country has as many different types of topography as Nepal.First, let's take a look at the map. Nepal is a small landlocked country surrounded by India and China.When you look at it, it may look like an ordinary land , but its land is surprisingly diverse.Although it is a small country, Nepal has a lot of diversity. It is divided into three very different terrains: the Himalayas, h

illy areas, and the Terai plains.We have everything from flatlands to high mountains.At 147,181 square kilometers, it is about 40% of the area of ​​Japan.Despite this, it is 60 meters above sea level. From the Terai plains to Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters above sea level, it's hard to believe that the difference in altitude is about 8,800 meters.Because of this difference, Nepal also has the world's highest lake, Tilicho Lake, and the highest valley on earth, the Arun Valley. How beautifu

l is the scenery that can be seen from here? I want to visit it at least once before I die.Next, the third specialty of Nepal is the living goddess Kumari.It is said that you can see the living god. What do you mean? You'll be surprised, right? Nepal is the only country in the world where you can find a living goddess. It sounds like a lie, but it's true. In Hinduism, she has a divine feminine power called Devi. This girl is the Goddess Kumari.In particular, in Buddhism, a girl from the Shakya t

ribe of the Newar tribe is chosen as Kumari for a day and during certain festivals such as Navaratri, Durga Puja and Indra Jatra. It's a strange story, but being alive means having a place to live.Would you like to know where the goddess lives? The house of the goddess Kumari , known as Kumarigarh, is located in Kathmandu's Durbar Square. Anyone can visit the Kumari Ghar in Basantpur on the south side , so you can see the living Goddess when you visit Nepal.If you visit, you should visit from th

e end of August to the beginning of September.The best place in Kathmandu. You can participate in the large-scale and lively festival Indra Jatra.In this festival, Kumari is paraded around the city in a golden mikoshi.It is very divine, so please come and see for yourself the existence of Goddess.The story of Goddess Kumari So, let's talk about some rare animals.The fourth thing that Nepal is famous for is the Spiny Babbler and the Rufus Vandet Plinia.First, let's start with the Spiny Babbler.Th

is bird lives in the central hills of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley region. It can only be found in the region , but it cannot be seen everywhere in Nepal.By the way, its name, Spiny, means thorny.As you can see from the photo, its wings and body are spiky. It looks like this, and this is thought to be the origin of the name. On the other hand, bubbler means talkative. The cry of the Spiny Bubbler is quite noisy. That's why the name bubbler comes from the fact that it is a bird that talk

s a lot. Another rare bird, the Rufus wundet plinia, is found only in the Kosi Tharp Wildlife Reserve and was first discovered in a World Wildlife Fund report on April 1, 2005. It is said that it was confirmed recently in 2005.As for the origin of the name, Rufus means reddish-brown Vendet means the abdomen, and Plinia means the classification name.In short, this bird's wings and body are reddish-brown. In particular, it refers to the unusual pattern on its abdomen.Is this what it means to say t

hat the name represents its body? Now that we have introduced the goddess and the animals, the fifth thing that Nepal is famous for is plants. This time, I 'd like to introduce you to a plant called Lapsi or Nepali Hag Plum.Although it's called Lapsi or Nepal Hug Plum , the scientific name of this plant is actually Cerospondias axillaris.Look at this, it's small and cute, isn't it? In Nepal, this fruit is mainly used to make fruit tarts and pickles, which are sour and slightly spicy sweets. Laps

i is also found in other South Asian countries such as China, India, Bhutan, and Japan , but only in small quantities. On the other hand, the amount of Lapsi inhabiting Nepal is overwhelmingly larger than in other countries.That is why Lapsi is considered to be unique to Nepal.It is a rare plant even in the world.Finally , The sixth specialty of Nepal is Cordyceps sinensis.As the name suggests, it is a mysterious creature that looks like an insect in winter and a grass in summer.Cordyceps sinens

is is also called Yarusha Gumba in Nepali and Keeda Jati in Hindi. It can be found in the Himalayan region of Nepal.Some of it is also found in India and Bhutan, but the amount is very small.That's why it can be said that it is one of the specialties of Nepal.In other words, it is an insect in the winter and a grass in the summer. What does that mean? Apparently, it parasitizes the insect's body during the winter. At this point, it is still in the fungus state, so it is not a plant. As time goes

on, the fungus multiplies and eats away at the insect's body . Eventually, the insect's body becomes parasitic. The insect is defeated by the fungus and dies, but the fungus continues to grow, and in the summer it appears on the ground as a grass, or more precisely, a mushroom.This is why the name Cordyceps sinensis is called insects in the winter and grass in the summer. By the way, Cordyceps sinensis is extremely popular not only in Nepal, but also all over the world.Why do you think it is?It

is actually quite good for your health.It is extremely versatile, boosts immunity, suppresses coughing, stops bleeding, provides analgesic action, has a nourishing and tonic effect, It is expected to have effects such as increasing energy.It is truly a dream-like mushroom.In order to study this dream mushroom more deeply, even the bodies of parasitic insects are being used for research.Cordyceps sinensis Because it has the effect of stopping coughs, it is also used in the treatment of respirato

ry disorders such as tuberculosis, asthma, and bronchitis.Research is still ongoing to see if it can further increase its effectiveness.Now is the time to use it in Nepal. Cordyceps sinensis can be collected and sold in Japan, but before 2011, the collection and sale of Cordyceps sinensis was prohibited by the Nepali government.This is probably to protect Cordyceps sinensis.In addition to its high rarity value, it is also good for health, so trading is allowed. I think they decided that if they

did so, they would be over-harvested and might become extinct.However , by paying the fees to the government, they could collect and sell them.With this format, the government would not have to pay the collection fees. You can control it, and you can get money for it.That's why over 50,000 people travel to highlands every May and June to collect Cordyceps sinensis.It 's a huge number of people, but it's easy to collect. Climbing a steep mountain is tiring, and Cordyceps sinensis is small, so it'

s hard to find.Furthermore, those who collect Cordyceps sinensis have to pay a fee of about 20,000 rupees per kg.By the way, regarding the price of Cordyceps sinensis, data is available for 2018 In 2017, the estimated price per kg was 25,000 rupees. Doesn't this make sense? The price was up to 130,000 dollars per 1 kg. At that time, it was 110 yen per dollar, so if you calculate it at 110 yen, it is about 14.3 million yen. You might be surprised at how much money it costs in yen.Let's briefly re

view this article.Nepal has many specialties.Nepal is the only country in the world with a non-square flag, and is home to rare animals and plants. The national flag is shaped like two triangles lined up as a shield.This is said to represent the two families that ruled Nepal in the past, and the two major religions. There are various theories that the colors represent different meanings: crimson is the national flower, the rhododendron, and blue is the symbol of peace.Also, I talked about the to

pography.The country is about 40% smaller than Japan, but the Terai plains are 60 meters above sea level. Nepal has an incredible topography that reaches up to the Himalayas with an altitude of 8,848 meters.Next on is the living creature series.First up is the Living Goddess Kumari, a sacred female power called Devi, which is one of the traditions in Hinduism. Kumari participates in various festivals riding a golden mikoshi , so it is possible to meet her there . Next, we talked about birds. Spi

ny Bubbler and Rufus Van Dead -Two types of Plinia birds.Both are very rare birds that only exist in Nepal.We also talked about rare plants.It is a fruit called lapshi or Nepali hug plum.This small and cute fruit is good for making sweets. I also introduced the mushroom Cordyceps sinensis, which is a plant that is not only half a plant.This mushroom is a medicinal mushroom that can be collected in large quantities in Nepal and is popular all over the world . The price was about 14.3 million yen.

I can't believe the price of mushrooms.Thank you for your hard work.I think you have learned that Nepal 's specialties are not only Everest and curry.My friend . Do you know of a country where anyone can meet a living goddess? Don't you think the conversation would be really lively if you could talk about something like that? Also, when you're actually looking for food in the area and you see a lapis on a fruit tart , you're excited because it's the one Guy introduced to you. I think that if you

can experience such exaggerated joy with just one small fruit, wouldn't your trip to Nepal be a wonderful experience? I will continue to share with you more and more information about Nepal that you may not know. Thank you for subscribing to the channel. Also, if you have any words that come to mind when you think of Nepal, please write them in the comments section. See you in the next video. Namaste