‘The Himalayan Kingdom’  Nepal is one of the world’s  most attractive destination, renowned for its spectacular natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, ancient history and warm hospitality. Nepal offers an extraordinary range of experience with in a small area -from the world’s highest mountains to lush jungles and ancient cities. It is the home of 8 highest mountains among 14 of the planet including Mount Everest – the highest peak on earth and the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini.

Nepal is a federal republic with Kathmandu as its capital. The country is well known for ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity with people of different communities living in harmony. Nepal has about 142 distinct ethnic groups (cast and communities) and 124 languages (mother tongues) spoken in Nepal. These languages belong to different languages families, mainly Indo-Aryan and Tibeto- Burman. Nepali is the main (official)  language which is spoken by over 95% population.

Nepal is also a land of living culture and history. The Kathmandu valley alon hosts seven UNESCO world heritage sites including Durbar Squares of  Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Bouddhnath and Changunarayan temple. Moreover Lumbini -the birthplace of Buddha is sacred destination for pilgrims and peace seekers worldwide.

For the wildlife lovers Nepal offers exciting jungle safaris in national parks like Chitwan and Bardiya where visitors can see one horned Rhinoceros, Bengal Tigers, Elephants and various bird species.

Adventure tourism is another major attraction with activities like Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Rafting, Zip lining and Mountain Biking.

Nepal also offers divers festivals, traditional arts, music and cuisine reflecting the harmony of many ethnic groups and culture. Whether it is trekking in high hills and remote villages, meditating in Monasteries or enjoying sunrise over Himalayas, Nepal offers an unforgettable experience.

With its blend of nature, culture, spirituality, adventure and warm hospitality Nepal truly lives up its image as a destination where every journey becomes a lifetime memory.

Major Festivals:

1. Dashain
2. Tihar (Dipawali) – the festival of light and flower
3. Holi
4. Buddha Jayanti
5. Mahashivaratri
6. Teej – festival of women
7. Losar – New year of Himalayan communities

Major Jatras :

1. Indra Jatra
2. Bisket Jatra
3. Ghode Jatra
4. Gai Jatra
5. Bhairab Jatra

Geographical Features of Nepal

The geography of Nepal is unique because of its dramatic changes from south to north within a short distance of about 150-250 km across its east west extent. The country is broadly divided into three main physical regions.

Tarai Region (Southern plains) : Low lying flat region extended east to west, altitude 60-300 meters above sea level, hot and humid climate and consist of major national parks in this regions.

Hill (Pahad) Region : Middle part of Nepal in between Tarai and Himalayas also extended east to west, altitude about 300-3000 meters, includes valleys, hills, basin and river, moderate climate.

Himal (Mountain) Region : Northern high mountainous region also extended alongside east to west, altitude above 3000 meters and contains the Himalayan range with 8 of the world’s 14 highest peaks above 8000 meters including Mt. Everest (8848m), Cold climate.

Nepal has a monsoon climate with four main seasons: spring, summer (monsoon), autumn and winter. Because of the varied climate and altitude, Nepal has rich biodiversity.