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» INTRODUCTION

Nepal is a heady mix, a fascinating land of ancient history, vibrant cultures and people, bio-diversity and scenic grandeur. From the magnificent snow-capped peaks to the north, the lesser mountains and midlands in the central region and the tropical jungles and fertile plains to the south, Nepal is a land that is largely defined by its geographical features. Located between China and India, Nepal also stands at the defining frontier of civilization in this part of the world, showing a true multicultural, multi-ethnic amalgamation.

Facts
This varied landscape has a population of roughly 23 million people, with over 70 languages and dialects. Close to a third of the length of the greater Himalaya falls within Nepal’s borders. In fact, 10 of the world’s 14 highest mountains lie within the 147,181sq. km spread of this landlocked mountain kingdom. Geologically, it remains an active zone and the youngest mountains in the world are still in a state of uplift. Nepal supports an astonishing variety of flora and fauna due to its geographical location, climate, altitude and aspect. Packed into a width of less than a 100 km, are conditions ranging from tropical to alpine, from an altitude of 60-100m above sea level to 8,848m. This unique location and climate has ensured that Nepal has the best of both zoogeographical worlds—flora and fauna of the Orient as well as that of the Holarctic.

» IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS

Nepal occupies only 0.03% of the earth – is home to:

8 of the mountains above 8000 meters.
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 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species).
600 indigenous plant families.
319 species of exotic orchids.

» NEPAL AT A GLANCE

Area:	147,181 square kilometers
Geography:	Situated between China to the North and India to its Southeast and West.
Capital:	Kathmandu.
Language:	Nepali is the national language.
People:	Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 languages.
Currency:	Nepali Rupees, (As per the Central Bank of Nepal Nrs. 74 = US$ 1.00 approx.).
Climate:	There are four seasons in Nepal
	Winter – December to February Spring – March to May Summer - June to August Autumn – September to November.
	The climate of Nepal varies from place to place depending upon the altitude of the place. A visit to Nepal is possible all the year round, activities like trekking, rafting, mountaineering, Jungle safari is best from October until May.
Time:	Nepal’s standard time is 5 hour and 45 minutes ahead of GMT & 15 minutes ahead of the Indian Standard Time.
Health Tips:	Please consult your doctor before you leave for Nepal for advice on common South Asian diseases and health problems, including mountain sickness and malaria etc. You may need some vaccines such as meningitis, typhoid and gamma globulin (Hepatitis A & B). Altitude sickness, which can strike anyone, including the strong and healthy. Oxygen at the highest elevation is only half the concentration of that at the lowlands.

» PLACES TO VISIT

PLACES TO VISIT (NEPAL)
• Kathmandu	• Pokhara	• Lumbini	• Chitwan
• Janakpur	• Baraha Chhetra	• Manakamana	• Muktinath
• Gosaikunda	• Nagarkot	• Dulikhel	• Kakani
• Daman	• Ilam	• Antu Dada	• Mai Pokhari