Nepal lies in the Himalayas nestling between its mighty neighbours, India and China. Nepal is a country where mortals mingle with deities. The tiny Himalayan country is a traveler’s paradise indeed. Here, one can gaze 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 birthplace of lord Buddha, contemplate and admire the rich culture and artistic achievements of the Kathmandu Valley as well as multiple world heritage sites all in one visit.
Within this spectacular geography is also one of the most opulent and 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 amalgam of natural beauty and cultural riches is 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 occupies only 0.1% of the Earth, but is home to 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.
These aspects make Nepal an exotic travel destination in the world.
