Trip Fact
Area: 147,181 sq. km
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 29 Million
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South.
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals
Rs.
73.25 ).
Political System: Multi-party Democracy With constitutional monarchy
Religion: Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism
& Buddhism
People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
What to Wear: Lightweight clothing is recommended for May through October. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season.
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 the whole year round.
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.