NEPAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Nepal Travel Information for wide explorers and companions, as well for all age groups from All around the world.
Nepal is one of the charming and unique countries, located in South East Asia developed with its earliest cultures and picturesque places.
Where the world's 8th highest peaks are in Nepal, namely Mt. Everest 8,848m, Mt. Kanchenjunga 8,611m, Mt. Lhotse 8,516m, Mt. Makalu 8,485m. Includes Mt. Cho-Oyu 8,188m, Mt. Dahulagiri 8,167m, Mt. Manaslu 8,163m, and Mt. Annapurna 8091m.
Nepal is one of the best and leading countries for all types of adventure activities From leisure cultural, historical, and scenic tours to exciting hikes, treks, mountaineering, rafting, jungle safari to mountain biking. As well visitors can enjoy all types of various adventure sports activities in the concord of a pristine peaceful environment.
Nepal with an area of 147, 181 sq. km. Situated between Tibet and China in the North with India towards South, West, and East of the country.
A population of 23 million people, mostly crowded in the cities and towns of low-land Terai and mid-hills. The high hills and mountainous areas least populated, the country with two main major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism.Probably the only country in the world where both religions exist in peaceful harmony. Where one can find temples and monasteries close to each other, which makes Nepal a fascinating, interesting country to visit.
The main flow of visitors to Nepal is for trekking, which offers various regions from the Far East to the remote West. The major popular areas are in the Mid-East and Mid-West, the Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu region.
Where one can enjoy for a few days to a week or more, facing constant views of massive Himalayan peaks.
Nepal is a wonderful and unique place on earth rich in terms of bio-diversity, where altitude ranges. From below 60 m above sea level to the highest point Mt. Everest at 8,848.86 m. Just within a distance of 150 km. resulting in dramatic changes in climate from sub-tropical, cooler temperatures to arctic cold.
NEPAL HAS FOUR MAIN SEASONS:
Nepal like most countries in the world has four major seasons, namely,
(1) Spring: Mach to May (2) summer: June to August, (3) Autumn: September-November, and (4) Winter: December-February. Nepal can be visited around the whole year round, for all types of tours, hikes,s, and other adventures.
But the best and most favorable seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, the spring starts from March to May. Next, the best time is in autumn/fall, which begins from September to November. However, interested travelers can visit during winter times of December to February for short treks and tours.
THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL:
With more than 28 million people settled from Nepal Far East to the remote West end of the country. An interesting to know, that Nepal has more than 60 ethnic tribal groups with 70 native spoken different languages. Practice both Hindu and Buddhism religions, the lower areas and mid hills have more Hindu followers.
In the upper high hills and mountainous region, the natives are interlinked to strong Buddhism similar to its Tibetan predecessor.
Nepal is a country of many colorful festivals, due to different ethnic tribes, with various cultures. Where people of each community celebrate festivals and religious events nearly all around the year.
FLORA / FAUNA:
Nepal occupies only 0.03 % of the earth but is rich in exotic flora and fauna.
Where some mammals, birds, and plants nearly extinct in this part of the world, are found in Nepal.
The country is rich with 02 % of all the flowering plants in the world; 08 % of the world's population of birds (more than 857 species); 04 % 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
CHOOSING VARIOUS INTERESTING HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS:
Nepal offers a wide range and all types of holiday destinations, from interesting sightseeing tours to exciting adventures. Nepal with most World Heritage Sites, including old temples, Stupas, historical Palaces, and national parks. The land of the world's highest peaks Mt. Everest, and the country of Lord Buddha's birthplace. Includes various exciting places that Nepal has to offer from scenic, cultural tours, trekking, mountaineering, and much more.