Welcome to Nepal

Heaven on Earth

Welcome to the heaven on Earth !
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, Mount Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometres resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to artic. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys.

Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes. The country has ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and dialects.

Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting the enduring customs and beliefs.

The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel writers are:

• Living cultural Museum

• Shangri-La

• Roof of the World

• Birth place of the Apostle of Peace

• Country of Living Goddess

• City of Golden Pagodas and Parasols

• Himalayan Pilgrimage

• Nature amphitheatre

• Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism

• A tiny Kingdom of 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages

• Birth place of Sita

• Abode of Shiva

• Land of Mysticism & Exoticism

• Land of non-stop festivals - a prosperous cultural heritage

• 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

Nepal Fact-Sheet

Area: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South
Location: Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude:804' to 8812' East
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23 million
People: more than 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages
Climate: sub-tropical in low lands to arctics in higher altitudes
Language: Nepali
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
Political System: Multiparty democracy.
National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe).
National Flower: Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans).

Source: NTB