Nepal-Information

Nepal - a country of amazing extremes, is the home of the world's highest mountains, historic cities and the forested plains where the lordly tigers and the great one- horned rhinoceros trundle at ease. In fact enchantment is everywhere- for anyone in search of Shangrila!

Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, sandwiched between India and China. It is situated in the lap of the beautiful snow-capped Himalayas and is home to the world's highest peak – Mount Everest.

In addition to the Himalayas, the topography of Nepal also houses the ‘Hills’ and the ‘Terai’ or the plains. While the Himalayas cover approximately 15% of Nepal, the Hills and the Terai make up for 65% and18% of Nepal respectively. Eight of the ten highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, reside within its borders. Although Nepal is a relatively small country in comparison with its neighbors, it has an astonishingly diverse landscape, from the rugged Himalayas in the north to the humid Terai plains in the south. The capital and largest city is Kathmandu.

Quick Facts of Nepal

Location: Between India and Tibet
Area: 140,800 sq km
Population: 26 million
Capital city: Kathmandu(2 million)
People: Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas etc
Language: Nepali
Religion: 80% Hindu, 15% Buddhist, rest others
Time: GMT +5.45 hrs
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz

 

Nepal is Famous For..

• The eight of the world's ten tallest mountains which includes MOUNT EVEREST
• Biggest hindu temple of Shiva in the world -Pashupatinath.
• and for beautiful places like Pokhara and Annapurna Circut for treking.

World Heritage Sites of nepal (Cultural)

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square
2. Pashupatinath
3. Swayambhunath
4. Bouddhanath
5. Changunarayan
6. Patan Durbar Square
7. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
8. Lumbini (birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha)

World Heritage Sites of nepal (Natural)

1. Sagarmatha National Park (1,148 sq.km.)
2. Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq.km.)