• The multi-cultural life of 40 ethnic groups. 
• One thousand, three hundred and ten mountains over 6000 m. in height. 
• The heighest mountain (Mt. Everest) on earth, eight other magnificent peaks over 8000 m. and the deepest valley (Kali Gandaki) on earth. 
• A diverse terrain ranging from the tropical zone in the Terai (50 m. above sea level) to the alpine zone (up to 8850 m).  
• A diversity of flora and fauna.  
• Colorful festivals, temples, and stupas.  
• The birthplace of Lord Buddha.  
• The most exciting and challenging river rafting in the world.  
• The friendliest people in the world 

 

Location: 
It shows borders with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the North and India in the East, South and west respectively.  
Area: 
147,181 sq. kilometers.  
Altitude:  
Varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters  
Capital: 
Kathmandu  
Language: 
Nepali is the official language but English is understood and spoken widely.  
Population:  
About 20 millions.  
Time:  
Nepal standard time is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT.  
Climate:  
The climate of Nepal varies according to altitude. A visit to Nepal is possible all year round but activities such as the mountain flight, excursions to Chitwan, rafting and trekking operate from September until May. Average temperature in Celsius, average rainfall in mm. 
Month             Max (c)             Min (c)              Rainfall (mm)  
January               17.0               1.9                 15 
February             19.3                3.4                 16 
March                 23.8                7.3                 33 
April                  26.7                11.5                54 
May                   27.7                15.6               103 
June                  27.9                18.9               244 
July                   27.4                20.0               363 
August               27.6                19.8               302 
September          26.5                18.1               190 
October              24.9                13.0                 68 
November           21.8                  7.3                  7 
December           18.6                  2.7                  10 

Religion:  
Nepal is the only Hindu kingdom in the world. Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines are scattered all over the kingdom. Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the light of Asia. There is a complex blending of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.  

Visa and Passports: 
A passport valid for a minimum of six months is required at the Tribhuvan International Airport for all the tourists. A visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained from the Royal Nepal Embassy or entry points in Nepal.  

Clothing: 
Warm clothes are required from November to February and tropical wear from March until October. Special clothing is necessary for trekking and mountaineering.  

Permits: 
Permits are required to visit Nepal's interior regions not connected by major roads. Trekking permits are available from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Trekking permits are not necessary for the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions but a National Park entrance fee is required for these regions.  

Health: 
International certificate of vaccination regarding current incluation against Cholera, Typhoid and yellow fevers are recommended.  

Money and Credit Cards: 
Payments to hotels, travel agencies, and airlines must be made in foreign currency; Master and Visa cards are widely accepted at major hotels, shops, restaurants and travel agencies.