Nepal

Nepal, a Himalayan landlocked kingdom, sandwiched between two power giants of Asia: China on north and India on all other sides. Though small in its size more than 30 millions people lives here with recorded 125 ethnic groups practicing their own culture and tradition. The topographical variation start from 70 m lowland to the world’s highest peak Everest 8848 meter resulting from the sub tropical to Arctic climatic condition within the span of 200 km width. Nepal boasts many diverse cultural world heritage sites including the Lumbini that is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Cultural diversity and topographical variation makes Nepal a unique destination to the cultural and adventure enthusiasts. Thus Nepal is paradise for the adventure activities like trekking, hiking, peak climbing and expedition, jungle safari, white water rafting, canyoning etc at its best form. Having so much adventure activities in Nepal, we have seen many travelers returning back again and again to explore its wonders and beauty. No doubt, Nepal – Once is not Enough.

Location
:

Asia,
in between India & China

Latitude:

26°
12′ and 30° 27′ North

Longitude:

80°
4′ and 88° 12′ East

Area
:

1,
47,181 sq. Kilometers (56,827 sq. miles)

Capital
City :

Kathmandu:
One of the few cities in the world where
Seven World Heritage Sites are situated
within 20 km radius

Time
Different :

+
5:45 GMT

Population
:

24
Million

People :

Over
40 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Languages

Religion
:

Hinduism
and Buddhism co-exit in perfect harmony
making Nepal a ‘Melting Pot’ of both religions

A
living Cultural Heritage :

Our
heritage is alive and dynamic. Shamanism,
Pan-animism &
Witchcraft are still practiced in remote
regions. Temples, Shrines, monuments and
monasteries are extremely active with devotees
burning butter-lamps, singing hymns, chiming
temple bells and playing drums.

Political-System
:

Multiparty
Democracy with Constitutional Monarch

National
Bird :

Lophophorus
(Danfe)

National
flower :

Rhododendron
Arboreum (Lali Gurans)

Topography
:

From
the world’s deepest gorge ‘Kali-Gandaki’
to highest point on earth ‘The Everest’
8,848 m.

Vegetation
:

Nepal
possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity
in the world, ranging from sub-tropical
Rain forests to Alpine desert.

Weather
:

Climate
ranges from Tropical in the low lands to
Arctic in higher altitudes.

Seasons
:

Winter
(December-February)

Summer
(March-May)

Monsoon
(June-Aug)

Autumn
(Sept-Nov)

Monsoon
: Mostly rains at night, making the
following days crispy clean and fresh.
Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan
zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking