 Nepal is a land of contrasts. Over a span of only 200 km, stretching from the sub-tropical lowland of the terai along the Indian border with its richly varied fauna, to the highest snow-capped peaks of the world. Nepal comprises an area of 147,191 km2. It is a paradise for nature lovers and culture fans. In Kathmandu Valley you will be able to discover thousands of shrines. In the course of the centuries this culture has remained almost untouched. The former royal cities with their King’s palaces in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur embody Nepal’s cultural heritage. They are architectural pearls. Between the temples, pagodas, bazaars and markets you will feel yourself transposed to another world.
Nepal is one of the most amazing countries in the world. The largest mountain range in the world, the Himals, provides 8 of the highest peaks in the world. The sixty one ethnic groups living within the Kingdom exhibit their own individual language and culture. Many species of endangered animals are protected in some of the world's oldest established National Parks enticing thousands of visitors annually. There is so much more to experience and explore, so why not step into this unique country and enjoy the hospitality of the most friendly people world wide.
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| ABOUT NEPAL |
| Location : |
Between India & China ( the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China) |
| Area : |
147,181 Sq. Km |
| Latitude: |
26° 12' and 30° 27' North |
| Longitude: |
80° 4' and 88° 12' East |
| Time Different: |
+5:45 GMT |
| Capital: |
Kathmandu |
| People: |
Over 40 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Languages |
| Currency: |
Nepali Rupees (NRs.) |
| Political-System: |
Multiparty Democracy with Constitutional Monarch |
| Topography: |
From the world's deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki' to highest point on earth 'The Everest' 8,848 m |
| Vegetation: |
Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain-forests to Alpine desert |
| Weather: |
Climate ranges from Tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes |
| Seasons: |
Winter (December-February), Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-Aug), Autumn (Sept-Nov) |
| Monsoon: |
Mostly rains at night, making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking |
| National Bird: |
Impean Pheasant (Danfe) |
| National Flower: |
Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans).One of the few countries in the world where Seven World Heritage Sites are situated within 20 km radius |
| Endangered Species: |
Tiger, Rhino, Snow leopard, Red panda, Brown bear, Assamese macaque, Gangetic dolphin, Wolf, Wild elephant , Giant horn-bill, Swamp deer, Wild yak, Tibetan antelope, Black buck, Four- horned antelope, Musk deer, Pigmy hog, Haspid hare, Pangolin, Gharial, Indian bustard, Saras crane, Impean pheasant, Python |
| Wildlife: |
One-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, Snow leopard, Clouded-leopard, Red panda, Blue sheep, Long snorted fish eating Gharial, wild elephant , buffaloes, bisons, blue bull, brown bear, leopard, crocodiles and many varieties of cat, dog, deer and antelope families and 840 different species of wet land, migratory and residential birds |
| A Living Cultural Heritage: |
Our heritage is alive and dynamic. Shamanism, Pan-animism & Witchcraft are still practiced in remote regions.
Temples, shrines, monuments and monasteries are extremely active with devotees burning butter-lamps, singing hymns, chiming temple bells and playing drums. |
| WEATHER |
Approximate Maximum-minimum Temperatures
(in degrees Celsius) |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Kathmandu |
19-2 |
20-4 |
25-8 |
30-11 |
30-16 |
30-20 |
30-21 |
29-20 |
27-19 |
23-15 |
23-4 |
20-2 |
Pokhara |
20-8 |
21-8 |
27-11 |
30-16 |
30-19 |
30-20 |
30-21 |
30-21 |
29-20 |
27-18 |
23-11 |
20-8 |
Chitwan |
24-7 |
26-8 |
33-12 |
35-18 |
35-20 |
35-23 |
33-24 |
33-24 |
32-22 |
31-18 |
29-12 |
24-8 |
Absolute extreme temperatures: Bhairawa (max 42-min 5); Gorkha (33-5); Janakpur (42-4); Jiri (28-minus 6) |
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