Nepal,
The name most happening destination in the world – a
heady mixture of unique culture proudly preserved, mind boggling
adventure and remarkable natural beauty. This is a land where
you can revitalize your mind body and soul amidst scenery
that is simply a knock out. Age – old traditional hospitality
is a bonus of course.
Nepal is quite simply one of the most spectacular and fascinating
destinations on earth, situated between India and China. It
is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity
due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation.
The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea
level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848
m, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic
conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.
Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest
cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a collection
of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 103 different
languages. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing
attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else
on earth. Add to this Nepal's vast bio diversity with some
of the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet and
the beauty of Nepal begins to shine through. You can also
join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated
throughout the year in the traditional style highlighting
enduring customs and beliefs. The vast array of flora and
fauna to be found and home to eight of the ten highest mountains
in the world. There is no place on Earth quite like Nepal.
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General Information: Area -: 147,181 Sq.
Km: Altitude - Varies from 70 m to 8848 m above sea-level.
Capital city: - Kathmandu. Total Population: - 28 Million
approx (2010).
Location: Nepal is a land-locked country
bordering with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's
Republic of China in the north and India (in the east, south
and west)
Language: Nepali is the national / communicate
language of Nepal. Educated people understand and speak English
as well. There are hundreds of local dialects spoken by people
from various ethnic groups.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons, namely,
Winter: December-February, Spring: March-May, Summer: June-August
and Autumn: September-November. Nepal can be visited in all
season.
People and Religion: Nepalese people are
mainly divided into two distinct groups, the Indo-Aryans and
the Mangoloids. Nepal has more then 70 % Hindus, 20 % Buddhist,
3 % Mushlims, 3 % Christine and 4 % is mixed. Hindu Temples
and Buddhist Shrines are scattered all over in Nepal. Nepal
is the birthplace of Lord Buddha which is known as Light of
Asia. Hindus and Buddhists, these two major religion are living
together in harmony. Muslims, Christians and other nature
worshippers, too, exist.
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