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Sunday, December 7, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
ABOUT MOUNT EVEREST
Elevation: 29,035 feet (8,850 meters)
Prominence: 29,035 feet (8,850 meters); most prominent mountain in the world.
Location: On the border of Nepal and Tibet/China, Asia
Coordinates: 27°59′17″ N / 86°55′31″ E
First Ascent: Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal)on May 29, 1953.
Native Name for Everest
Mount Everest is also called Chomolangma, meaning “Goddess Mother of Snows” in Tibetan and Sagarmatha, meaning "Mother of the Universe" in Nepalese. The mountain is sacred to the native people.
Named for George Everest
British surveyors named the peak for George Everest (properly pronounced “I-ver-ist”) a Surveyor General of India in the mid-nineteenth century.
Current Elevation
Everest's current elevation is based on a GPS device implanted on the highest rock point under ice and snow in 1999 by an American expedition. The mountain is higher than 21 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other.
Surveyors Add 2 Feet to Height
Mount Everest was once surveyed at exactly 29,000 feet but the surveyors didn't think people would believe that so they added two feet to its elevation, making it 29,002 feet.
Peak Still Rising
Mount Everest is rising from 3 to 6 millimeters or about 1/3 inch a year. Everest is also moving northeastward about 3 inches a year.
Glaciers Shape Mt. Everest
Mount Everest was dissected by glaciers into a huge pyramid with three faces and three major ridges on the north, south, and west sides of the mountain. Five major glaciers continue to chisel Mount Everest—Kangshung Glacier on the east; East Rongbuk Glacier on the northeast; Rongbuk Glacier on the north; and Khumbu Glacier on the west and southwest.
CULTURE
A year ago, I booked a flight to Nepal, intending to wander around the country for three weeks or so. Three months later, I was still there. I fell in love with the Nepali culture and was eventually “adopted” by a lovely family in Pokhara. These days I base out of Nepal, staying there four to five months of the year and traveling the rest of the year. Earlier this year, my adopted brother invited me to accompany the family to their ancestral village to participate in a puja – a Hindu religious ceremony – being held in honor of his aunt, who had passed away three years earlier. We trekked for three hours to the mountaintop, where women dressed in their finest garments sat on the porch, while the men gathered under a canvas awning were already chanting prayers from ancient scrolls. After enjoying a traditional meal prepared by women who squatted at open fires next to a rustic cow barn, trays of cotton string were set afire and carried around the compound, symbolizing the release of the soul from this earthly plain. After a final anointment of a sacred cow with holy water, the now joyful assembly began to dance until the men fell into a trance where the gods came into their bodies. The festivities continued throughout the night, but I headed down the mountain before dark, thrilled to have been invited to witness this holy ceremony.
and traditions differ from one part of Nepal to another. A conglomeration lies in capital city Kathmandu where cultures are blending to form a national identity. Kathmandu Valley has served as the country’s cultural metropolis since the unification of Nepal in the 18th Century.A prominent factor in a Nepali’s everyday life is religion. Adding color to the lives of Nepalis are festivals the year round which they celebrate with much pomp and joy. Food plays an important role in the celebration of these festivals.
Religion:Nepal was declared a secular country by the Parliament on May 18, 2006. Religions practiced in Nepal are: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, Bon, ancestor worship and animism. The majority of Nepalis are either Hindus or Buddhism. The two have co-existed in harmony through centuries.
Buddha is widely worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus of Nepal. The five Dhyani Buddhas; Vairochana, Akshobhaya, Rathasambhava, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi, represent the five basic elements: earth, fire, water, air and ether. Buddhist philosophy conceives these deities to be the manifestations of Sunya or absolute void. Mahakaala and Bajrayogini are Vajrayana Buddhist deities worshipped by Hindus as well.
Hindu Nepalis worship the ancient Vedic gods. Bramha the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer, are worshipped as the Supreme Hindu Trinity. People pray to the Shiva Linga or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva in most Shiva temples. Shakti, the dynamic element in the female counterpart of Shiva, is highly revered and feared. Mahadevi, Mahakali, Bhagabati, Ishwari are some of the names given. Kumari, the Virgin Goddess, also represents Shakti.Other popular deities are Ganesh for luck, Saraswati for knowledge, Lakshmi for wealth and Hanuman for protection. Krishna, believed to be the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu is also worshipped widely. Hindu holy scripts Bhagawat Gita, Ramayan and Mahabharat are widely read in Nepal. Vedas, Upanishads and other holy scriptures are read by well learned Brahmin Pundits during special occasions.
Buddha is widely worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus of Nepal. The five Dhyani Buddhas; Vairochana, Akshobhaya, Rathasambhava, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi, represent the five basic elements: earth, fire, water, air and ether. Buddhist philosophy conceives these deities to be the manifestations of Sunya or absolute void. Mahakaala and Bajrayogini are Vajrayana Buddhist deities worshipped by Hindus as well.
Hindu Nepalis worship the ancient Vedic gods. Bramha the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer, are worshipped as the Supreme Hindu Trinity. People pray to the Shiva Linga or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva in most Shiva temples. Shakti, the dynamic element in the female counterpart of Shiva, is highly revered and feared. Mahadevi, Mahakali, Bhagabati, Ishwari are some of the names given. Kumari, the Virgin Goddess, also represents Shakti.Other popular deities are Ganesh for luck, Saraswati for knowledge, Lakshmi for wealth and Hanuman for protection. Krishna, believed to be the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu is also worshipped widely. Hindu holy scripts Bhagawat Gita, Ramayan and Mahabharat are widely read in Nepal. Vedas, Upanishads and other holy scriptures are read by well learned Brahmin Pundits during special occasions.
Customs:
The diversity in Nepal in terms of ethnicity again makes room for various sets of customs. Most of these customs go back to the Hindu, Buddhist or other religious traditions. Among them, the rules of marriage are particularly interesting. Traditional marriages call for deals arranged by parents after the boy or girl come of age.
Nepalis do not eat beef. There are several reasons for this, one being that the Hindus worship cow. Cow is also the national animal of Nepal. Another interesting concept among Nepalis is division of pure and impure. “Jutho” referring to food or material touched by another’s mouth directly or indirectly, is considered impure by Nepalis. Nepalis consider cow dung to be pure for cleansing purposes. During menstruation women are considered impure and hence, are kept in seclusion until their fourth day purification bath.Nepal is a patriarchal society. Men usually go out to work while women are homemakers. However, in cities, roles can differ. Most Nepalis abide by the caste system in living habits and marriage. Rural Nepal is mostly agrarian, while some aspects of urban life carry glitz and glamour of the ultra-modern world.
The diversity in Nepal in terms of ethnicity again makes room for various sets of customs. Most of these customs go back to the Hindu, Buddhist or other religious traditions. Among them, the rules of marriage are particularly interesting. Traditional marriages call for deals arranged by parents after the boy or girl come of age.
Nepalis do not eat beef. There are several reasons for this, one being that the Hindus worship cow. Cow is also the national animal of Nepal. Another interesting concept among Nepalis is division of pure and impure. “Jutho” referring to food or material touched by another’s mouth directly or indirectly, is considered impure by Nepalis. Nepalis consider cow dung to be pure for cleansing purposes. During menstruation women are considered impure and hence, are kept in seclusion until their fourth day purification bath.Nepal is a patriarchal society. Men usually go out to work while women are homemakers. However, in cities, roles can differ. Most Nepalis abide by the caste system in living habits and marriage. Rural Nepal is mostly agrarian, while some aspects of urban life carry glitz and glamour of the ultra-modern world.
NATURAL BEAUTY
नेपाल प्राकृतिक छेत्र
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Nepal is divided in three different region accourding to the attitude.They are the Plain Region, Hilly Region and The himalayan Region.These varition in attitude hosts the different species of animals and plants. Geographocally Nepal is divided into 14 zones and 75 district and Five Development Regions.More than 40 zones lies in hilly and himalayan Region.The national bird Danfe is a gift of nature.The beautiful flower " Rhododendron " is the national flower of Nepal.Nepal has more than 360species orchid which constitute over 25 of the world's orchid and comprises 6 percent world's rhododendron species.The total area of Nepal is 147181 sq.m. Not Only this,Edelweiss is the Austria's National flower in Austria, It is almost extinct in the wild, but it is found abundantly in Lamtang valley of Nepal.Though the hidden treasure of its rich biodiversity is not yet fully explored, Nepal is considered to be Asian Amazon . Many new species could be discovered in Nepal.Nepal harbours 5890 species of flowering plants, which 2.4% covers of the world's total and over 250 species of the flowering plants are endemic to Nepal, not found elsewhere.
As the natural diversity of Nepal leads to the growth of thousands of Natural Medical herbs which has highest demand in the international market.The medical plant 'yarshagumba', 'Paanaule' and 'vakur' which is found in himalayan region has highest demand in international market
Nepal’s 20 protected areas cover 23.23 percent of its land. Its 10 national parks, three wildlife reserves, six conservations areas and one hunting reserve cover various geographical locations from the sub-tropical Terai jungles to the arctic Himalayan region. Two of Nepal’s natural areas are listed by UNESCO as Natural World Heritage Sites. They are: Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.Comprising only 0.1 percent of the total land area on a global scale, Nepal possesses a disproportionately rich biodiversity. Of the total number of species found globally, Nepal possesses 2.80 percent plants, 3.96 percent mammals, 3.72 percent butterflies and 8.9 percent of birds. Of 6,391 species of flowering plants recorded in Nepal, 399 are endemic. Among the 399 endemic flowering plants in Nepal, 63 percent are from the high mountains, 38 percent from the mid hills, and 5 percent from the Terai and Siwaliks. Similarly, the central region contains 66 percent of the total endemic species followed by western (32 percent) and eastern regions (29 percent).
Nepal’s wildlife belong to the Palaearctic and Indo-Malayan realms. The 136 ecosystems is confined to 11 bio-climatic zones and 9 eco-regions that are defined by ecological features, climate and plant and animal communities. The endemic fauna are: Himalayan field mouse, spiny babbler, Nepali kalij, 14 herpetofauna, and six types of fishes. Wildlife also include like endangered animals like the Royal Bengal tiger and the one-horned rhinoceros. Nepal is home 850 species of birds and more than half of these are found in the Kathmandu Valley.The natural resources of Nepal are water, hydropower, scenic beauty, quartz, timber, lignite, copper, cobalt and iron ore. Vast expanse of land in the country is used for agriculture with about 16 percent of total arable land.
ADVENTURE ABOUT NEPAL
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
USABILITY TEST
Introduction
Usability is a qualitative attribute that assesses how easy user interfaces are to use. The word “usability” also refers to methods for improving ease-of-use during the design process.
For websites, usability generally equates to how efficient the web site is to use, how easy it is to learn and how satisfying the experience associated with the site.
Website usability can be measured by indirect methods. Typical usability measurements might be; time to complete a task, whether a task was successfully completed or not or number of errors encountered. other methods of usability testing can quantify the overall satisfaction of the website or tasks.
In addition to task-based assessments, there are other forms of usability analysis and measurement. Some of the more common forms include “gangster,” reviews of websites based on navigation best practices; “eye tracking” which uses an apparatus to track where on the screen a user looks, as well as “heat maps” or “click stream” data that record the location and number of clicks users make on a page or pages.
Purpose of test
The primary purpose of the test was to assess the usability of the website for target group. Secondary purposes were to verify core tasks for the website and to investigate whether users feel that the website of my program gives useful value for the user.
Methods
When i have finished with my final design i did test with the users who are goanna use this website in the future. So i made a question for the user is as follows:
User test
Name: Mads Anderson
Age: 45
Hobbies: To visit different places and country. Mostly i would like to visit heritage place.
Question1: what do you think about the tourism page?
Answer: looks good and nice.
Question 2: Do you easily find an information?
Answer: Yes
Question 3: Do you some comment or feedback on it?
Answer: Yes i have. I like the design and also pictures but if you put some more videos of heritage place where people could visit thoroughly.
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