A brief description on Nepal
Nepal is one of the richest country in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges for 60 meter
above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters. A distance of 150 KM resulting into climatic condition from Sub-tropical to Arctic.
The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful country in the world. The Himalayan Pilgrimage, Nature’s Amphitheater, Land of Mt. Everest, Yak and Yeti and tiny Kingdom of 36 ethnic groups and 123 different languages, melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism, Birthplace of Lord Buddha and abode of Lord Shiva, country of living Goddess, city of Golden Pagodas, Parasols and land of no-stop festivals. From the highest point on earth to the jungle lowlands along the Indian border, it contains an incredible variety or scenery.
The Kathmandu valley is practically a living museum, with hundreds of high decorated temples scattered through its town and villages, the abundance of plant and plant and animal life makes Nepal naturalist’s paradise, whilst the mountains offer a back drop unsurpassed anywhere else on earth. For many peoples though, the lasting memory of Nepalis the extraordinary friendliness of the Nepalese peoples.
Nepal occupying only 0.1% if the total land mass of the earth and it is a home to;
2% of all flowering plants in the worlds.
8% of the world’s population of the birds (more the 849 species)
4% if mammals on earth
11% of the world’s 15 families of butterflies (more the 500 species)
319 species of exotic orchids
600 indigenous plant families
Area:147516 Sq. Kilometers.
Location:Situated between China in the north and Indian the south, east and west.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 30.22 Million
Altitude: 60 meters from sea level to highest 8,848 meters.
Language: Nepali is the national language. However travel-trade & educated peoples speak English.
Political System: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Climate: Nepal has for major season namely:
Winter: December to February
Spring: March to May
Summer: June to August
Autumn: September to November
Nepal can be visited the whole year round (12 months)
Time: Nepal time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time.
People & Religion:
Nepal has more the 125 ethic groups and 123 spoken languages. Nepalese people are mainly divided into two distinct groups, the Indo-Aryans and the Mongolians. Kathmandu Valley is the spiritual and cultural meeting point of the all these groups. In Nepal mainly there are two religions Hindu and Buddhist. Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the Light of Asia. Hindus and Buddhists live together harmoniously in Nepal.