 Nepal General Information
Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast. There is no more inspiring place in the world than this Himalayan kingdom, which offers a myriad of possibilities from short and easy walking excursions to the more demanding and strenuous challenges of snowy peaks with their foothills and deep valleys. With easy or moderate trekking or strenuous and adventurous expeditions to choose from, there is something for everyone who wants to hike through hills and valleys or scale the heights of snow-capped mountains. Whatever you decide on you can be sure to experience the awe-inspiring natural beauty and cultural riches of this tiny Himalayan kingdom.
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in the terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.
Location: Situated between Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China in the north and India in the South, East and West.
Area: 147,181 Sq. Km
Longitude: 80° 4’ and 88°12’ East.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 27 million (approx)
People: Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages
Language: Nepali is the official language of Nepal.
Political-System: Federal Republic of Nepal.
Time: 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time
National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe)
National Flower: Rhododendron- Arboreum (Lali Gurans)
Religion: Main religion in Nepal is Hinduism. However Buddhism, Islam and Christian religions are followed by some people. All religions even in minority have co-existed amicably in Nepal for ages.
Vegetation: Most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain-forests to Alpine deserts
Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the lowlands to arctic higher altitudes
Monsoon: June to August. However, most of the northern belts of Trans-Himalayan Zones are in the rain-shadow which provides rain free trekking.
Topography: From the world’s deepest gorge ‘Kaligandaki to Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth.
Facts about Nepal:
# The highest mountain peak in the world (Everest-8848m).
# The deepest river gorge in the world (Kali Gandaki River).
# The birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini).
# The non-rectangular flag.
# The best place in the world to study Tibetan Buddhha.
# Kathmandu the capital city with as many idols as men and as many temples as houses.
# A hotel in Everest National park at an altitude of 3870m, claimed to be the highest hotel in the world (Hotel Everest View).
Some exhilarating titles given to Nepal by various renowned travel writers in recognition of her cultural richness:
• Living cultural Museum
• Shangri-La
• Roof of the World
• Birth place of the Apostle of Peace
• Country of Living Goddess
• City of Golden Pagodas and Parasols
• Mystical Kingdom
• Land of Mysticism & Exoticism
• Land of festivals |
