Nepal trekking, Tours, Climbing and expedition in Nepal !!
Nepal lies in the Himalayas nestling between it's two mighty neighbours India and China. Nepal is the country where mortals mingle with deities. This tiny Himalayan country is a traveler's paradise indeed - where one can stare at the world's highest mountain range, trek to the lower slopes where the mountain folk live, raft down a snow-fed river, seek out a Rhino from atop an Elephant, & visit Lumbini the birth place of lord Buddha, ponder and admire the rich culture and artistic achievements of the Kathmandu Valley & many world heritage sites all in one visit.
With in this spectacular geography is also one of the richest and most diverse cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic and sub- groups who speak many languages and dialects. The best way to experience Nepal's unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches are to walk through them. Trekking in the mountains of Nepal is a more cultural experience than a wilderness expedition. You will be passing through picturesque villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. And always in the background, the icy pinnacles of the Himalayas loom over the scenery.
Nepal occupying only 0.1% of the Earth but it is the home of the following things.
# 2% of all flowering plants in the world.
# 8% of the birds (more than 848 species), in the world.
# 4% of the 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.
Above mention things makes Nepal a real travel destination in the world.
Nepal Fact Sheet
| Area | 147,181 sq. km. |
| Geography | Situated between China in the North and India in the South, East and West.Nepal divided in to three main geographical regions. These are Himalayan region, which has eight of the 14 highest mountains in the world, Mountain region and Terai region |
| Capital | Kathmandu |
| Main Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| Language | Nepali is the national language but there is many other mother language. However travel trade people understand and speak English as well. Nepali is the national language but there is many other mother language. However travel trade people understand and speak English as well All together Nepal has 103 languages, Out of that 92 are official recognize in 2001 census and remaining are in the state of Extinction. It has diverse culture with many minority languages |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (Approximately Rs.75.00 equals US$ 1.00. |
| Political System | Multi-party democracy |
| Religion | There is a harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism. More than 80% of the population follows the Hinduism. Of course there are some other religion as well. |
| Electricity | Nepal is the developing country. It is the second largest country from hydroelectricity generation point of view. It has 220- V potential difference in wiring line with 50Hz frequency of Alternative current. When using computer or other sensitive electrical equipment, It is essential to use a voltage stabilizer. Most of the time in dry season (March-may ) There is load shading of electricity in every area because of less supply of electricity. Normally 11 hrs to 38 hours in a week may occur during that time. |
| Visa | The single, double or multiple re-entry tourist visas can be obtained from the any immigration office in the entry points of Nepal or from the Royal Nepalese Diplomatic missions abroad. You will require small headshot photograph. 3 days free visa are granted for tourists who wish to visit Nepal. There are Tourist visa, Transit visa, Study Visa, Business Visa are the types of Visa . |
| Season | Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the most pleasant season. |
| Time | Nepal standard time is 05 hours 45 minutes ahead than the GMT. |
| New year | We have our own calendar and now it is 2067 B.S. (2011) Our New year is in April. |
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| Festivals | The following are the festivals here in Nepal:
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