Nepal is an independent country landlocked between Tibet (China) to the north and India to the south, east and west. A land of diverse topography, climate, ethnicity and biodiversity, Nepal is a country of amazing extremes. The world's highest peaks including the mighty Sagarmatha (Everest) tower over the terraced foothills sparsely populated by over 36 distinct ethnic groups. Thick jungles where elephants, rhinos and tigers roam. White-water rivers cascading from their glacial origins high in the Himalayas. A personal Shangrila awaits every visitor who travels to this enchanted wonderland !
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, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.

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 anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure oppurtunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celevrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.

For the last 50 years Nepal has been the haunt of hippies and trekkers exploring the stunning topography with its amazing wildlife. The world's tallest mountain, Everest, is located here providing a robust challenge to all who dare to climb it. This magical, mysterious destination welcomes you with its time-worn temples, ancient Buddhist and Hindu culture and spectacular scenery.

Official Name: Kingdom of Nepal.

Location: Between India & Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

Passport/Visa Requirements: Citizens of Canada and the U.S. need passports and visas (available on arrival). Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier before Departure.

Capital : Kathmandu.

Population: 23,314,681.

People: 40 Ethnic Group & 70 Spoken Languages.

Languages: Nepali, dialects.

Predominant Religions: Hindu, Buddhist.

Political - System: Multiparty Democracy with Constitutional Monarch.

Topography: From the world's deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki' to highest point on earth 'The Everest'.

Time Zone: 5.8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+5.8 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed.

Voltage Requirements: 220 volts.

Telephone Codes: 977, country code for Nepal; 1, city code for Kathmandu.

Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes.

Seasons: Winter (Dec-Feb), Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov)

National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe)

National Flower: Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans)

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