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Nepal forms the very watershed of Asia, Landlocked between India and Tibet, it spans terrain from subtropical jungle to the icy Himalaya, and contains or shares eight of the world's ten highest mountains. Its cultural landscape is every bit as diverse: a dozen major ethnic groups, speaking as many as fifty languages and dialects, coexist in this narrow, jumbled buffer state, while two of the world's great religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, overlap and mingle with older tribal traditions-yet it's a testimony to the Nepalese' tolerance and good humor that there is no tradition of ethnic or religious strife.
Founded on trans-Himalayan trade, its dense medieval cities display a unique pagoda-style architecture, not to mention an astounding flair for festivals and pageantry. But, above all Nepal is a nation of unaffected villages terraced hillside-more than eighty percent of the population lives off the land-and whether you're trekking, biking or bouncing around in packed buses, sampling this simple lifestyle is perhaps the greatest pleasure of all.
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| Fact at a Glance: |
| Official Name: |
Kingdom of Nepal (Nepal Adhirajya) |
Area:
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147,181 sq km |
| Population: |
27 million |
| Capital city: |
Kathmandu (pop. 1,096,865 ) |
| People: |
Bramhans, Newars, Indians, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas etc. |
| Language: |
Nepali (also called Gurkhali) |
| Religion: |
90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, 2% other |
| GDP: |
US$26.2 billion |
| GDP per head: |
US$1100 |
| Annual growth: |
4.9% |
| Inflation: |
7.8% |
| Major industries: |
Tourism, pasmina, carpet, textile, small rice, jute, sugar, oilseed mills, cigarettes, cement and brick production, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, root crops, milk, water, buffalo meat |
| Unit of Currency: |
Rupee(Rs.) |
| Highest Elevation: |
Mt. Everest 8,848m (29,028 ft) |
| Lowest: |
70m. (near Janakpur) |
| Average temperature in Kathmandu: |
January: Minimum 2.2 C (36F); Maximum 17.8 C (64F);
June: Minimum 26.7 C (80F); Maximum 32.2 C (90 F); |
| Rainfall: |
1,520 mm. |
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 Everest Region Trekking
By name, you can guess it's the land of Mt. Everest (8850m), highest mountain in the world. This is one dreamed destination for adventerous lovers. Everest region was the main destination from early, even before Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa summit Everest. Everest Region is famous for Sherpas and Buddhist culture. Beside Mt. Everest .................
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 Annapurna Region Trekking
Annapurna Region is one of the most popular trekking destinations Nepal . This enormous forest of frozen Himalayan giants can be circumnavigated in a trek of 2 to three weeks, or it is possible to do shorter treks which bring you very close to the precipitous frozen slopes and glaciers. The Annapurna Sanctuary Pilgrimage trek takes you into the heart of a magnificent ...........
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 Langtang Region Trekking
Langtang-Helambu is in the north of Kathmandu . In this region Langtang, Helambu, Ganesh Himal will be covered. Gosaikunda ( Holly Lake ) and panoramic view of surrounding mountains are major attraction of this region. Langtang was declared National Park in 1976 and is a natural habitat of more than 1000 plants, 150 birds' species and numerous other mammals. ...........
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 Humla, Jumla & Rara Area Trekking
Humla, Jumla and Rara lie northwest of Kathmandu in the remote area of Karnali. The route is very much 'off the beaten track' and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from the rest of Nepal . The clear, high altitude lake is ringed with pine, spruce and juniper forests, and mirrors snowcapped Himalayan peaks. In summer rainfall is low, ideal for trekking. In the winter.........
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 Non-Touristic Area Trekking
The historical town of Gorkha is the starting point of this interesting trek. Manaslu trek takes us to Manaslu Base Camp. The highest point in this trek is Larke La Pass. The trek ends at Beshisahar or Dumre depending upon the availability of transport. This trek is recommended to the experienced trekkers. .....
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