People, Culture and Language of Nepal
In Nepal ethnically cultural groups are diverse and many of them have their own language and customs. However they can be geographically categorized according to their habitats. The Sherpas who are of Tibeto-Burman stock 
mainly occupy the higher hills of eastern and central Nepal. The Solu Khumbu region, where the world tallest peak Mt. Everest stands, is inhabited by Sherpas. Generally they are Buddhist but some follow the Bon, the pre-Buddhist religion of Tibet, and other religions. The Sherpas are famed for their valor and mountaineering skills and are professionally in many mountain expeditions. Today Sherpas have joined other occupations as well like business administration and politics. A wide variety of ethnic groups occupy the mid hills. The Kirat or Limbus and Rais inhabitant the east. During the 7th century BC, they established a dynasty in t
he Kathmandu valley and ruled it for 1000 years. They are not originally Hindus and Buddhist but are ancestors worshippers. However today many embrace Hinduism. In former days they are warriors and skilled hunters. The Kirato speaks Tibeto-Burman languages. Many serve in the British Army today and have earned a reputation as the brave Gurkhas.The population of Kathmandu valley consists mostly of Newars. They speak Nepalbhasa and practice Hindusim and Buddhism. Many family celebrate Hindu and Buddhist festivals. Their culture also reflects tantrism and animism. Newars are accomplished in commerce and most enterprises in the h
eart of the valley are run by them. Historically they are well known for establishing the three artistically beautiful cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu. The inhabitants of the hill flanks surrounding Kathmandu Valley are mostly Tamangs, who make up one of the largest Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups in the kingdom. In 
the Tibetan language, Tamang means"horse soldier" which gives us an idea about their past occupation. Today they farm and work as semi-skilled and unskilled labourers. The Magars live in the western and central hills of Nepal. They had their own kingdoms until the 18th century and were closely associated with the Hindu Indo-Aryans in the west. Much of their cultural practices have been influenced by Chhetris, and today it difficult to make any difference in the housing, dressing and farming practices of the two. The Magars have been sought after by the british and Indian Armies and a great number serve in the Gurkha regiments. Another ethnic g
roup closely resembling the Magars in many aspects are the Gurungs. They also live in the western and central hills of the country although further to the east. Of Tibeto-Burman stock, the Gurungs have their own distinct language and practice shamanism. The Kha are the Bahuns and Chhetris who formed their own kingdom in the far west. They are Hindu and Nepali which is the country official language, was originally spoken by the khas. Traditionally the Bahuns were priests and are better educated than most ethnic groups. In fact many occupy important government and educational posts in the kingdom today. The Chhetri have traditionally been known as warriors. The Tharus are one of the original ethnic groups to inhabit the Terai. The Majhi, Danuwar, Rajbansi, Darai, Satar and Dhimal also occupy the flat lands. The Tharu have their own unique religion and practice animism. Their culture is especially suited for hot plains. They Mongoloid features and speak their own language.
mainly occupy the higher hills of eastern and central Nepal. The Solu Khumbu region, where the world tallest peak Mt. Everest stands, is inhabited by Sherpas. Generally they are Buddhist but some follow the Bon, the pre-Buddhist religion of Tibet, and other religions. The Sherpas are famed for their valor and mountaineering skills and are professionally in many mountain expeditions. Today Sherpas have joined other occupations as well like business administration and politics. A wide variety of ethnic groups occupy the mid hills. The Kirat or Limbus and Rais inhabitant the east. During the 7th century BC, they established a dynasty in t
he Kathmandu valley and ruled it for 1000 years. They are not originally Hindus and Buddhist but are ancestors worshippers. However today many embrace Hinduism. In former days they are warriors and skilled hunters. The Kirato speaks Tibeto-Burman languages. Many serve in the British Army today and have earned a reputation as the brave Gurkhas.The population of Kathmandu valley consists mostly of Newars. They speak Nepalbhasa and practice Hindusim and Buddhism. Many family celebrate Hindu and Buddhist festivals. Their culture also reflects tantrism and animism. Newars are accomplished in commerce and most enterprises in the h
eart of the valley are run by them. Historically they are well known for establishing the three artistically beautiful cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu. The inhabitants of the hill flanks surrounding Kathmandu Valley are mostly Tamangs, who make up one of the largest Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups in the kingdom. In 
the Tibetan language, Tamang means"horse soldier" which gives us an idea about their past occupation. Today they farm and work as semi-skilled and unskilled labourers. The Magars live in the western and central hills of Nepal. They had their own kingdoms until the 18th century and were closely associated with the Hindu Indo-Aryans in the west. Much of their cultural practices have been influenced by Chhetris, and today it difficult to make any difference in the housing, dressing and farming practices of the two. The Magars have been sought after by the british and Indian Armies and a great number serve in the Gurkha regiments. Another ethnic g
roup closely resembling the Magars in many aspects are the Gurungs. They also live in the western and central hills of the country although further to the east. Of Tibeto-Burman stock, the Gurungs have their own distinct language and practice shamanism. The Kha are the Bahuns and Chhetris who formed their own kingdom in the far west. They are Hindu and Nepali which is the country official language, was originally spoken by the khas. Traditionally the Bahuns were priests and are better educated than most ethnic groups. In fact many occupy important government and educational posts in the kingdom today. The Chhetri have traditionally been known as warriors. The Tharus are one of the original ethnic groups to inhabit the Terai. The Majhi, Danuwar, Rajbansi, Darai, Satar and Dhimal also occupy the flat lands. The Tharu have their own unique religion and practice animism. Their culture is especially suited for hot plains. They Mongoloid features and speak their own language.
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