Nepal

Located between India and Tibet (Autonomous Region of Tibet, P.R China), Nepal offers a fantastic array of attraction for visiting tourists. Nepal is best known as the home of Mount Everest but there is must more to be country than just one mountain, albeit the highest mountain on earth. From the steamy jungles of the plains to the highest point on earth the range of scenery is so diverse and spectacular as to offer an unforgettable experience to those, who would venture out, on foot into the hills.

The people of Nepal are a cosmopolitan mixture of many different ethnic groups, some

originating form the north and some having migrated from India. Over the centuries, newcomers have integrated in to present mixture of people collectively known as Nepalese. With more then sixty district ethnic groups speaking over seventy different languages and dialects and each having its own distinct culture, the experience for visitors to Nepal is unlike that to be found anywhere else.

Vegetation that ranges from Tropical to Alpine, more then eight hundred bird species, endangered animals, the list goes on. A well-established tourism industry is geared to meet your every need. From luxury hotels to trekking teahouses, from mountaineering expeditions to trekking, from white water rafting to jungle safaris, there is something for everyone.

Area :

147,181 sq. km

Geography :

Situated between China in the north and India in the south.

Capital :

Kathmandu

Population :

22 million

People :

Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 sPokharaen languages

Language :

Nepali is the national language. However, most of the people involved in the travel and trade understand and speak English.

Currency :

Nepalese Rupees

Political System :

Multiparty democracy

Naturally Nepal can be devided in three parts which are following

i) Himalaya Region:
The altitude of this region ranges between 4877-m.- 8848 m. it includes 8 of the highest 14 summits in the world, which exceed altitude of 8,000m including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and others.
Nepal Mountain Region:
This region accounts for about 64% of total land area. It is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to 4,877m and the lower Churia range.

ii) Hill Region:
This region accounts for about 64% of total land area. It is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to 4,877m and the lower Churia range.

iii) Terai Region:
The low-land Terai occupies about 17% of the total land area of

the country.

Climate of Nepal

Nepal has four climatic seasons

Spring

March-May

Sumer

June-August

Autumn

September-November

Winter

December-February

There is no seasonal constraint on travelling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when the winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views.

How to Reach Nepal

There are 15 International carriers operating to and out of Kathmandu International airport. There are ten passenger airlines operating to almost 30 destination in nearly all parts of Nepal - remote airfields to major hub cities. Today it is possible to reach most of the tourist destinations by air. Some of the major tourist destinations in Nepal operated by domestic airlines are:

Helicopter Services:
Nepal with its high mountains and beautiful scenic countryside is known as "Helicopter Country." The helicopter services industry in Nepal is now well established with many types and categories of helicopters. The pilots are very experienced professionals with thousands of flying hours experience in Nepal.

Rail:
Nepal-Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway (NJJR) operates a freight and passenger service in the eastern Terai.

Roads:
Buses, mini-buses and three-wheeler tempos ply on fixed routes at regular intervals. The services, are fairly frequent. The last city buses stop running around 8 pm. City buses that ply within Kathmandu and go to Patan as well as those going to Kirtipur, Banepa, Dhulikhel and Thankot, leave from the City Bus Park located at the eastern side of Tundikhel parade ground. Trolley buses to Bhaktapur leave from Tripureswor near the football stadium. Their are no international Car Rental agencies in Nepal and even the locals usually have a driver assigned to their personal car rather than deal with the terrible traffic conditions around the city.

General Info on Nepal

Language:
Nepali, serves the purpose of the Kingdom’s Lingua-Franca in Nepal. The educated people speak and understand English as well.

Clothing:
Clothing depends on place and time, however, it is recommended to have both light and warm clothing. In the mountain areas warm clothes are generally a must.

History Of Nepal:

Nepal - a country with a long historical tradition is an amalgamation of a number of medieval principalities. Before the campaign of national integration launched by King Prithivi Narayan Shah the Kathmandu valley was ruled by the Malla kings, whose contributions to art and culture are indeed great and unique. In 1768 A.D. the Shah dynasty ascended the throne of the unified kingdom. His majesty king Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, was tenth king in the Shah dynasty.

Nepalese People:

Nepal has a population of more than 18 million people made of different races living in different regions with diverse culture, languages and dialects. The Gurungs and Magars live mainly in the west. The Rais, Limbus and Sunuwars inhabit the slopes and valleys of the eastern mid hills. The Sherpas live in the Himalayan region. The newars constitute an important ethnic group of the capital valley Kathmandu. There are Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals in the Terai region. The Brahmans, Chhetris and Thakuris are spread generally over all parts of the kingdom
The new democratic constitution of the kingdom was promulgated on November 9, 1990. Nepal is one of the founder members of South Asian association for Regional Cooperation or SAARC, of which the third summit was held in Kathmandu in November 1987

Religion And Culture of Nepal:

Hinduism and Buddhism constitute two major religions of Nepal. A remarkable feature of Nepal is the religious homogeneity what exists, particularly between the Hindu and Buddhist communities. Apart from the Hindus and Buddhists, Muslim from the third largest religious group. The exquisite medieval art & architecture of the Kathmandu valley vividly reflect the artistic ingenuity and the religious tradition of the people

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