There is no distinct between Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal. Both play a vital role in lifestyle of the Nepali people. Because of western education, contact with foreigners, media, and modern communications, people are progressive in many aspects. In 1962, a law was passed making it illegal to discriminate against the untouchable castes. Hence all castes are equally treated by the law.
Education is free and open to all castes.
History Nepal has a long glorious history. Its civilization can be traced back to thousand of years before the birth of Christ. The Gurkhas, one of these, became dominant in 1768. In 1816, after a war with the British, Nepal adopted a policy of seclusion from foreign contacts. Internal power struggles led in 1846 to the dominance of the Rana family, which controlled the country until 1951.