About Nepal
Nepal, a landlocked country nestled high up in the Himalayas between China and India, 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 60m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mount Everest at 8,848m, all within a distance of 150km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal at a glance
Area: 147,181sq.km
Location: situated between China in the north and India in the south, East and West
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23.1 million
Language: Nepali is the national language.
However, travel-trade people understand and speak English as well
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (approximately US$1=Rs.74.55 as of January 2006)
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 and Buddhism
Climate: Nepal has 4 major seasons
- Winter (December-February )
- Spring (March-May)
- Summer (June-August)
- Autumn (September-November)
Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
People: Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages
What to wear: light weight clothing is recommended for May through October.
Warm garments are required in October to March.
An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for rainy seasons.