Nepal

The most dramatic landscapes on earth

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic.

Nepal occupying only 0.1% of the total land mass of the earth, is home to:

• 2% of all the flowering plants in the world
• 8% of the world’s population of birds (more than 848 species)
• 4% of mammals on earth
• 11 of the world’s 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species)
• 600 indigenous plant families
• 319 species of exotic orchids

Nepal Facts:

Area                         147181 km.
Location                  Situated between China and India
Capital                     Kathmandu
Population              25.8 million
People                      Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages
Language                Nepali is the national language, travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.
Religion                    Nepal is a secular state with a pre-dominance of Hindu and Buddhist population
Currency                  Nepali Rupee
Political System     Federal Democratic Republic
Climate                     Nepal has four major seasons, (1) Winter: December to February, (2) Spring: March to May, (3) Summer: June to                                    August, (4) Autumn: September to November. Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
What to wear          Light weight clothing is recommended from May through October. Warm garments are required from October
                                   to March. An umbrella or raincoat is a must for the rainy season

Nepal is popular with ancient history, vibrant culture and scenic grandeur. Located between Tibet (China) and India, Nepal’s main geographical features includes snow capped peak, lower maintain, mid hills and fertile Terai plains of tropical jungle. Nearly one third of the total length of the Himalayas and 8 of the world’s 14 highest peak are in Nepal. The land locked country covers an area of 147181 km ranging from 60 m to the highest point at 8848m above sea level. Nepal, popularity as a tourist destination has increased vastly over the year. While trekking and maintaining have long been popular an entire range of other activities are carried out. With the Varity of adventure option the country is a favorite among adventure lover.

Natural diversities have blessed Nepal with varies eco systems like treeless subalpine pasture, dense forests of high valleys, oat and rhododendron woods of the middle hills and tall sal forests of the south. No other Asian country has this varies flora and fauna as Nepal which occupies only 0.1 percent of the earth and has much more than its share of flowering plants, birds, mammals apart from some indigenous plants.

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