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I visited Nepal in September 2006 for the purpose of trekking in the Annapurna Sanctuary area. I was introduced to Clan Treks and Bishwa Chapagain by a mutual friend from the United Kingdom.

The level of service I received from Clan Treks was second to none, in fact a close friendship has developed as a result of the 10 days we spend trekking in the Sanctuary...

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Lincolnshire , UK

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Religion and Pilgrimage

Religion and PilgrimageNepal is the melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism. Imagine up to a 100,000 people queuing for more than 72 hours to get through the gates of the world’s biggest Hindu Shrine – Pashupathinath, for the annual event of Shiva-Ratri. Buddhists from all over the world wanting to get a glimpse of the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and catholic preachers reaching some of the most remote villages on earth wishing to expand their religion among the population base of around 28 million. The country of religious and spiritual chastity is a unique example in the world regarding religious harmony.

Religion is a way of life in Nepal with 75% of population being Hindus, however, every form of race, religion and culture is welcome in this sacred land. Kathmandu valley itself holds domicile to over 3,000 temples and the Hindu religion is believed to have 33 million gods and goddesses. There are as many temples as houses. It is the only country where two of the world's greatest religions: Hinduism and Buddhism mutually co-exist and overlap, without any ethnic or religious strife. So even if you are not a pilgrim, you are sure to bump into some form of a religious festival that happens throughout the year, which can be quite an awesome experience.

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