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Namaste and Greetings from Nepal ! Welcome to a land, you will
never forget- a land of snow-capped mountains and quite river valleys, ancient perserved cities which came
in the world heritage and towering pagoda temples, friendly people and fascinating folkways. Nepal offers
unique pleasure for everyone- tourists, trekkers, poets and those in search a personal Sangari-La.
Nepal: Nepal is a
lanlocked country, located between 80-4' and 88-12' in
east longitude. The kingdom of Nepal extends along the south
slope of the Himalayas in Central Asia. Its total area is
1,47,181 sq. km and its borders are contiguous with India
in the west, south and east & with Tibetan
Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the
North. Nepal's Capital is Kathmandu surrounded by
mountains. The Kathmandu Valley is famous for
its ancient shrines, temples, places, and squares. Nepal is
divied into three geographical regions.
Geography
Himalyan Region
Mountain Region
Terai Region
People
Region & Culture
Climate
Best period to visit
Visa
Geography
Nepal is an enchanting country, be it the snowcapped
Himalayas, the terraced Mid Hills, the bustling cities,
the rushing forests, where wildlife, birds and flowers
are abundant.
Nepal's fascinating capital is Kathmandu. Surrounded by
former Kingdoms Bhaktapur, Patan and Kritipur, Kathmandu
valley is famous for its ancient shrines, temples,
palaces and squares.
Nepal is a landlocked country. The Tibet Autonomous
Region lies on the North, while to the East, South and
West different provinces of India can be found. Apart
from the flat Terai. region in the South of Nepal, the
country is situated of at least 1,000 meters above sea
level. Nepal is divided in three geographical regions.
Contact for more information.
Himalayan Region
This region ranges in altitude between 3,000 m and 8,848
m, with the snow line starting at 4,800 meters. It
houses eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the
world.
Mountain
Region
This region occupies 64% of the countries total land. This
region is formed by the Mahabharat range soaring up to 4,877
meters. To the South lies the Churia range which altitude
varies from 610 meters to 1,524 meters.
Terai Region
At an altitude of maximum 305 meters above the sea level,
Terai. occupies 17% of the total land. The countries lowest
altitude, just 70 meters above sea level, can be found in
the Eastern Terai.
People
The country has a population of about 20 million,
representing different races and tribes. The Sherpa's, de
Dolpa-pa, de Baragaonli, de Manangi en de Lopa live in the
Himalayan region. In the hillside you find the Magar,
Gurung, Newar, Tamang, Sunuwar, Rai and Limbu. In Terai
there are the Tharu, Darai, Kumhal, Danuwar and Majadadi,
most of them coming from India.
Religion & Culture
Although Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world
Hinduism and Buddhism are mingled into a complex
religious blend. Hindus and Buddhists worships each
other deities and celebrate each other's festivals. The
best known feature of Nepalese culture is probably the
Pagoda, the unique temple architecture of the Kathmandu
Valley. The temples and stupas contain a mix of
beautiful wood carving, metal work and stone sculpture.
They add glory and grandeur to the cultural scene of the
Kingdom.
Contact for more information.
Climate
Nepal's climate consists of several holiday seasons ;
For trekking and expeditions : the best months are
February, March, April, May in spring and September,
October, November,December in autumn. The monsoon months
June to September are excellent to go on trekking in
Dolpo, Mustang and Tibet.
For sightseeing:
Kathmandu Valley offers excellent sightseeing trips
throughout the year.
For rafting:
The best period is right after monsoon, when the water
level from the river is high.
For Terai and Chitwan:
October through April, when the temperatures are
pleasant.
Contact for more information.
Getting into Nepal
Nepal lies within reasonable flight distance from any
part in the world. Direct connecting flight from Europe
and Asia arrive daily at Kathmandu Tribhuvan
International Airport. Opening Nepal's airspace to
private run airline companies will provide, starting
September 98, excellent connecting flights with all
European Countries.
Formalities
Passport & Visa
All visitors to Nepal, except Indian nationals must hold
valid passports and visa. Tourist visas can be obtained
from any Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate overseas. A
visa can also be obtained at Tribhuvan International
Airport, Kathmandu, and at the overland entry points.
Tourists van extend their visas at the Central
Immigration Office.
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