Picture of the day - May 21, 2005

Sunset On Nepal's Rapti River

Article courtesy of Philip Niewold.  Nepal is called the rooftop of the world, and for good reason - within her boundaries lies the pinnacle of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on planet earth. Most people are familiar with Nepal's towering peaks, but few Americans are aware of the beautiful Rapti river that flows through the sub-tropical inner Terai region of the country. Royal Chitwan National Park and the Rapti river basin are among Asia's most interesting tourist destinations. The park is home to 450 species of birds and 43 species of mammals, including the endangered horned rhinoceros. Visitors to Chitwan and the Rapti river area can take guided tours that feature the diverse wildlife and some amazing Nepali scenery. As today's picture of the sun setting over the Rapti river shows, Nepal has much more to offer her visitors than just rocks and mountains. When you visit this mysterious country, you will find an awesome diversity of natural beauty and wildlife waiting for you to enjoy at your leisure. Nepal truly offers a vacation experience like no other!   Picture Of The Day Homepage Interesting Articles