Paradise for Trekkers
& Mountaineers
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, sandwiched
between the two giants India and China, Nepal
is a land of sublime scenery; time- worn temples
scatter around the best trekking and climbing
routes on earth. It is one of the richest countries
in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique
geographical position and altitude variation.
The elevation of the country ranges from 60
meters to Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within
a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic
conditions from sub-tropical to arctic. This
amazing variation fosters an incredible variety
of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on
earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a
wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, rolling
hills, hidden valleys, along with centuries
old diverse ethno cultures and festivals. Thus
resulting one of the most fascinating Himalayan
destinations for adventure trekking, cultural
tour, peak climbing and mountaineering expeditions.
Facts
about Nepal Himalayas
| Location
: |
Asia,
in between India & China |
| Latitude:
|
26°
12' and 30° 27' North |
| Longitude:
|
80°
4' and 88° 12' East |
| Area
: |
1,
47,181 sq. Kilometers (56,827 sq.
miles) |
| Capital
City : |
Kathmandu:
One of the few cities in the world
where Seven World Heritage Sites are
situated within 20 km radius |
| Time
Different : |
+
5:45 GMT |
| Population
: |
24
Million |
|
People : |
Over
40 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Languages |
| Religion
: |
Hinduism
and Buddhism co-exit in perfect harmony
making Nepal a 'Melting Pot' of both
religions |
| A
living Cultural Heritage : |
Our
heritage is alive and dynamic. Shamanism,
Pan-animism &
Witchcraft are still practiced in
remote regions. Temples, Shrines,
monuments and monasteries are extremely
active with devotees burning butter-lamps,
singing hymns, chiming temple bells
and playing drums. |
| Political-System
: |
Multiparty
Democracy |
| National
Bird : |
Lophophorus
(Danfe) |
| National
flower : |
Rhododendron
Arboreum (Lali Gurans) |
| Topography
: |
From
the world's deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki'
to highest point on earth 'The Everest'
8,848 m. |
| Vegetation
: |
Nepal
possesses some of the most outstanding
bio-diversity in the world, ranging
from sub-tropical Rain forests to
Alpine desert. |
| Weather
: |
Climate
ranges from Tropical in the low lands
to Arctic in higher altitudes. |
| Seasons
: |
- Winter
(December-February)
- Summer
(March-May)
- Monsoon
(June-Aug)
- Autumn
(Sept-Nov)
Monsoon
: Mostly rains at night, making
the following days crispy clean
and fresh. Most of the northern
belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone
is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking |
| Nepal
occupying only 0.1 of the earth is
home to : |
| |
2%
of 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 butterfly families
(more than 500 species)
More than 600 indigenous plant families
More than 319 species of exotic orchids
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