Nepal, the most preferred destination in the world for adventure opportunities and cultural explorations!!  With a mixture of unique culture proudly preserved, thrilling adventure and remarkable natural beauty, Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities such as trekking with a breathtaking view, mountaineering on eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the world, river rafting on the Himalaya- fed white water or an elephant ride in the jungle, all within a distance of only 150 kilometers.

The country, roughly a rectangular in shape with an area of 147,181 square kilometers has a population of 28,563,377 (July 2009 est.) and is bordered to the south, west, and east  by Indian states and north by  Tibet (China).

Nepal is home to the world's 8 highest Himalayan Mountains, including Everest, Cho Oyu. From the summit of Everest, the topography plunges to just above sea level on the southern border. This drop divides the country into three horizontal zones: the high mountains, the lush central hills, and the flat, arid Terai region in the south. Fast-moving, snow-fed rivers cut through the hills and mountains from north to south, carving deep valleys and steep ridges. The rugged topography and cultural practices has made the country rich in over 100 ethnic groups and 102 languages.

Nepal at a glance

Location: South Asia, between Tibet (China) and India
Area: 147,181 sq, km
Terrain: Terai or flatland in the south, central hilly region and alpine in the north
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 25 Million
Currency: Nepalese rupee (NRS)
Language: Nepali is the national language. English is also widely spoken in towns and cities
Religious: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity
People: Nepal has more than 70 ethnic groups and 102 spoken languages
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

Nepal’s Fact-Sheet
Nepal occupying only 0.1% of the earth is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species)
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species)
- 600 indigenous plant families
- 319 species of exotic orchids

World Heritage Sites (Cultural)
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Lumbini (birth place of Lord Buddha)

World Heritage Sites (Natural)
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148 sq km), Chitwan National Park (932 sq km)