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About Nepal Tourism

Nepal officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked central Himalayan country in South Asia. With a population of 26.4 million Nepal is the 93rd largest country by area. It is the largest sovereign Himalayan state bordering China in the north and India in the south, east and west. The name Nepal is first recorded in texts from the Vedic Age, the era which founded Hinduism, the predominant religion of the country. In the middle of the first millennium BCE, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism was born in southern Nepal.

Category Details
Country Nepal
Capital Kathmandu
Famous For Himalayan Mountains, Mount Everest, Trekking, Spiritual Sites, Wildlife, Culture
Top Tourist Destinations Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot
Popular Activities Trekking, Mountaineering, Wildlife Safari, Cultural Tours, Spiritual Retreats, Adventure Sports (Paragliding, Rafting)
Best Time to Visit September to November (Autumn), February to April (Spring)
Languages Spoken Nepali (Official), English, Hindi, Newari, Maithili, and others
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Major Festivals Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Buddha Jayanti, Indra Jatra
Popular Trekking Routes Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Langtang Valley, Manaslu Circuit
Wildlife & Nature Parks Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Spiritual Tourism Temples and Monasteries in Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha), Meditation Centers
Travel Tips
  • Obtain necessary visas before arrival
  • Respect local customs and traditions
  • Carry appropriate trekking gear
  • Be prepared for altitude sickness on high treks
  • Use licensed guides for trekking and safaris
Transportation International flights to Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), Domestic flights, Buses, Taxis, Trekking trails
Accommodation Options Hotels, Guesthouses, Homestays, Luxury Resorts, Tea Houses on trekking routes
Tourism Packages Cultural Tours, Adventure Packages, Wildlife Safaris, Spiritual Retreats, Trekking Expeditions

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Nepal At a Glance
  • Population:29.18 m
  • Area :147,181 sq.kms
  • Geo Location:North and East
  • Average Climate:9°C - 23°C
  • Best time to visit:October - March
  • STD Code:977.
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