History of Nepal

Bhaktapur Darbar

The history of Nepal is characterized by its isolated position in the Himalayas and its two dominant neighbors, India and China.

Pashupatinath

Bagmati Bridge

Bhaktapur

Darahara

Hanuman Dhoka Durbar

Indrachiwk

Due to the arrival of disparate settler groups from outside through the ages, it is now a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-lingual country. Its population is predominantly Hindu with significant presence of Buddhists, who were in majority at one time in the past. Nepal was split in three kingdoms from the 15th to 18th century, when it was unified under a monarchy. The national language of Nepal is called 'Nepali', a name given - long after unification of Nepal - to the language called Khas Kura.

Pasupatinath

Tundikhel

Thapathali

Swoyambhunath

Nepal experienced a failed struggle for democracy in the 20th century. During the 1990s and until 2008, the country was in civil strife. A peace treaty was signed in 2008 and elections were held in the same year.