The information on Nepal given below will serve as a guide to the tourists before they actually venture into the beautiful mountain kingdom of Nepal. The site will provide the tourists detailed information on the weather, climatic conditions, history, lifestyle, health, festivals and entertainment sources in Nepal.

Country Description, Nepal

The Mountain Kingdom Nepal, is bounded on the north by the peaks of the highest mountains on Earth, the Himalayas. In the south is the incredibly flat Terai region, home to: Tigers, elephants, rhinoceros, and innumerable exotic birds.

In between the high peaks and the Terai is an amazing diversity of ecosystems, cultures, and terrains in what is called the middle hills. From the high Himalayan yak grazing pastures of the Sherpa people, the great capital cities and ancient empires of the middle hills, to the prolific assembly of temples and monuments in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal is characterized by friendly people, colorful traditions, harmonious religious life, and a lively and distinctive cultural tradition.

The unique geography and traditional people of Nepal give this small Kingdom a wide breadth of travel options, including: Rafting the snow-melt waters cascading off the high peaks, trekking in the high mountains and traditional villages, mountain biking winding trails, safari in the jungles of the world renowned Chitwan and Bardia National Parks, and touring intimate towns and markets.

Nepal offers wonderful adventure, culture and nature tours / treks, that is not found anywhere in the world. Recently British Magazine wrote that Nepal offers second best trekking trail in the world and it is listed as one of the best place that you must visit before you.die. 

Flag of Nepal

The present National Flag of Nepal was adopted on Dec16, 1962. The flag of Nepal is the only national flag which is not rectangular, being based upon two separate pennants which belonged to rival branches of the Rana dynasty, which formerly ruled the country. The two pennants were first joined in the 18th century, but it was not adopted as the official flag until 1962, when a constitutional form of government was established.

History of Nepal

Nepal has been a kingdom for over 1500 years from now. The Newars are thought to have lived in the Nepal valley since the 4th century AD, developing a Hindu-Buddhist culture. Between the 8th and 11th centuries, many Buddhists fled to Nepal from India, and a group of Hindu Rajput warriors set up the principality of Gurkha just west of the Kathmandu valley. Although a Newar dynasty, the Mallas, ruled the valley between the 14th-18th centuries.

Language of Nepal

Though Nepali is the official language of Nepal, there are as many as 126 listed languages spoken in Nepal. Out of these, three languages, Dura, Kusunda and Waling, have become extinct. Hindus, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas are the most commonly spoken languages. The visitors may encounter problems as English is not understood in the rural Nepal. So they should prepare themselves with elementary Nepali language.

Map of Nepal

The map of Nepal will familiarize you to various mountains, famous cities, wildlife sanctuaries, exotic destinations, pilgrimage sites, major traveling routes and more. The country's trekking, river rafting and mountaineering venues are second to none, and the mysterious capital city of Kathmandu and its royal palace are a 'must see'. Nepal is a spiritual journey, as Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples are inspiring stops along the way.

Transport of Nepal

Nepal can be entered by air and road. Air transport in Nepal is easier and more comfortable than road journey since Nepal is a mountainous country. Most tourists in Nepal enter through the Tribhuvan International Airport which is 5 miles or 8 kilometers from the heart of Kathmandu. There are planes, buses, private vehicles, trains, rickshaws available in Nepal.

Visa of Nepal

A visa is necessary to enter Nepal (except for Indians) and can be obtained for the following duration from any Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the entry points in Nepal. 

Nationals from Ghana, Nigeria, Swaziland and Zimbabwe need to get a visa in advance. 

Multiple entry tourist visas can be obtained by paying US$25 for 15 days, US$40 for 30 days or US$100 for 90 days.Visitors may extend their tourist visa by paying US $2 per day.

Trekking permits are not required for Everest, Annapurna and Langtang areas.Business visas with multiple entry facilities are available at a rate of US $100 for one year and US $250 for five years. Ministry of Industry recommendation is required. 

Visas are free for all tourists who come from a SAARC country. Indian nationals do not need a visa. 

Weather of Nepal

Nepal has two major seasons - the dry season (from October to May) and the monsoon season (from June to September). Early spring (March to April) and late autumn (October and November) are the best times to visit Nepal, and this period also offers the clearest mountain views and good weather for trekking. From December to February, there is snow on the mountains with freezing temperatures at high altitudes, while the summer months of June to August can be very hot for general travel.

Festival of Nepal

Nepal has more festivals than the number of days in a year. A festival is always a meaningful and memorable event in the life of Nepalese people. Every festival has some purpose to serve. From bringing in the rain to honoring the dead or averting calamities, every festival has something spiritual about it. Festival is a way of life in Nepal. With the number of festivals that Nepal has, it is one of the best ways to understand and appreciate the Nepalese ways of life.

Months           Festivals

Jan - Feb * Sweta Machendranath Snan

                * Swasthani Puja

                * Maghe Sankranti

                * Saraswati Puja

Feb - Mar * Maha Shivaratri

                * Losar

                * Phagu Purnima

Mar - April * Chaitra Dasai

                * Ghode Jatra

April - May * Biska Jatra

                * Nepali New Year

                * Rato Machendranath Jatra 

                * Budhha Jayanti

May - June * Gunla

                * Janai Purnima

July - Aug  * Gunla

                * Janai Purnima

Aug - Sept * Gai Jatra

                * Krishna Astami

                * Teej

Sept - Oct * Indra Jatra

                * Dasain

Oct - Nov * Mani Rimdu

                * Tihar

Nov - Dec * Bala Chaturdasi

                * Bibah Panchami

Adventure in Nepal

Nepal is a perfect destinations for those who are longing for a perfect adventure time. Here you can enjoy the thrilling moments thorugh rafting, Paragliding, Jungle Safari, Mountaineering, Trekking, Mountain flight, hot air ballooning, Bungy jumping, Sightseeing and many more...

Tours  in Nepal

If you are going for a week, or even for two months, and want to experience everything Nepal has to offer without the hassle of looking for the right hotel, competent guides, where to catch your bus, or want to discover that marvelous hidden stupa which everybody talks about without getting lost in interwinding streets, then your best bet is to have your trip organized by a the agency like ours. You can join a package tour, or have one tailored to your specific needs so as not to worry about the day-by-day arrangements. with the popular Tour Programme in Nepal : 

Cultural tour Pilgrimage tour     Adventure tour     Sightseeing tour

Learning tour   Village tour Nature tour              Bicycle tour

and more....