Nepal
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Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal), is a landlocked country in South Asia and is the world's youngest republic. It is bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by India. With an area of 147,181 square kilometers and a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the country's largest metropolitan city. Nepal is a country of highly diverse and rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north contains eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized. Although Hinduism is practiced by a majority of the population, the nation also has a strong Buddhist tradition, as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.
HistoryThe trance scene in Nepal was introduced as a spiritual 'Bhajan' in 1988 by Andy aka Hatti baba around Pashupati temple during Shiva Ratri. The scene remained small within the community and was known to only a few select tourist in Nepal. However after the end of civil war in 2006 the scene became massive attracting lots of people from all around the world.
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There are several open air events held around Katmandu and Pokhara and the best times to explore Nepal are October and April. Of the many parties that take place, Shanti Jatra is currently the most popular. Organised by Shiva's Crew aka Aseem and Robin, it usually takes place in October and hosts many international artists as well as attracting the psy-travellers. The team are part of Freak Street Productions - a label created by Aseem. Nepa Music is another label which is actively producing and distributing music as well as organising events. Other event oranisers include Zion's Underground, Funky Buddha and Ap Production. There is at least one party at the weekend during the off-season (monsoon season and winter). However during the peak season (September, October & November and March, April & May) there are parties almost every day as well as the full moon parties. Most of the people like to stay in Pokhara for longer time because of its scenic beauty and many of the parties here are organised by the travellers themselves. At the Tantra bar in Thamel, Shiva's Crew organises a Psy party every Saturday all year round with residents and international artists. Electric Pagoda and Funky Buddha have parties during the season time. In Pokhara, you can go to any restaurants or bar and they allow anybody to organize a party, if they bring people. Most of the parties in Nepal have no entry or cover charges. As a rule, do not buy charas on the streets of Thamel. Ask the guest house manager where you are staying to get you some smoke. If they are not able to get it or supply you with bad quality charas, do not hesitate to change the guest house. You are advised to stay on the north side of the lake where you'll find cheaper accommodation, food and something to smoke. Kathamndu's infamous Freak Street is a better option for accommodation since the locals have been used to freaks visiting since the 60s. Here you can meet up with other fellow freaks in cafes and restaurants. Tell us more about NEPAL 2011 Support your local scene and let us know about it. Please write in the third person and take a neutral point-of-view. An article about a country should contain the following things:
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