Nepal is not only high mountains;

It is a unique place for holiday tourists too.

Nepal consists of hot plains 23% (bordering with India, Best for jungle safari/Rafting), cool hills 42% (Special for hiking and trekking) and cold mountains 35% (bordering with Tibet, Best for adventurous trek, peak climbing and mountaineering) of the total area as you move south to north.

Nepal 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 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.

Nepal, occupying only 0.1% of the earth is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species)
- 4% of 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

Location       : Latitude ? 26* 22? N to 30*27? N; Longitude - 80* 4? E to 88* 12? E

Area                : 147,181 sq. Kilometers, Average Length: 885km East to West, Average Width: 193km

Geography     : Sharing the border with China in the north and India in the south, east and west.

Capital           : Kathmandu

Population       : Total :2,31,51,423, Female : 1,15,87,502 & Male : 1,15,63,921

People            : Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.

Social Outlook: Nepal's people are friendly and hospitable by nature and the tourists in general will have no difficulty in adjustment.

Language       : Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.

Religion        : There could be seen a great religious tolerance in this country. Hinduism and Buddhism are followed by heavy percentage, Christian's believers are increasing and Muslim exist really few number.

Culture           : Nepal has more deities than people, and more festivals than there are days in calendar. Country is rich in tradition and Unique in culture.

Political System: Constitutional monarchy with multiparty democracy

Electricity System: 220V, 50 Hz (when available)

Currency: Nepali Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 74.65)

Time: 5 Hours 45 Minutes ahead than GMT

Climate: Nepal has four major seasons, namely,
(1) Winter: December - February
(2) Spring: March - May
(3) Summer: June - August
(4) Autumn: September - November

Nepal can be visited for easy and soft Hiking, Adventurous Trekking, Warm Home Stay, Enjoyable Jungle Safari, Exciting White Water Rafting, Educational Cultural tours, The Best Mountain Flight in the World to view Mt. Everest closely; Interesting Shopping and many other fascinating activities can be done in the whole year round.

Main food     : Rice, Wheat, Maize, potato, millet, and meat.

What to Wear: Lightweight clothing is recommended for May through October. Warm garments are required in October through March. An umbrella or raincoat is a must for the rainy season.