BRIEF NOTES OF NEPAL
 


Nepal is the homeland of world famous Gurkhas and the country of Great Himalayas. It is a developing mountainous land locked country situated between China and India with a population of nearly 24 million people. Predominantly being an agricultural country above 81 percent of total population is engaged in agricultural.

Nepal is the land of Mt. Everest the highest peak on earth. It is a country of high Himalayas, beautiful hills and lush green plains.

The people of Nepal are as varied as its landscape with their own heritage, languages and origins. The culture and artistry of the Newars, the tough mountain climbing Sherpas and brave Gurkha soldiers have all garnered international reputation.


Nepal is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna, exotic herbs and plants as well as an equally diverse collection of rare animals, birds and butterflies. The climate is as varied as the people with Arctic conditions in the northern high mountains to sunny tropical in the southern plains. It is in fact amazing that so much botanical and zoological diversity can co-exist within a span of only 250 kilometers.

Nepali is the national language but there are numerous other languages and dialect spoken within the Kingdom. Foreign languages like English and Hindi are widely understood in the urban centers.

Climates: Winter: December-February, Spring: March-May, Summer: June-August, Autumn: September-November are the four major seasons of Nepal.

Entry procedures: All visitors except the Indian must hold a passport and a valid visa. The visa can be obtained from the Nepalese diplomatic mission and consulate general offices abroad. And the visa may be issued at the entry points. The visa can be extended at the immigration office at Katmandu.

 
 
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