Where does Nepal stand as a tourism destination? What does it have to offer to the travelers? Why should one visit Nepal? These may be the questions you may ask yourself when you hear about travelling to Nepal. Let us introduce Nepal to you here.
Nepal is a small country in South Asia in between two big countries - China and India. This country has the gigantic Himalayas where eight of the 8000 meters peaks in the world stand tall including Mt. Everest – the highest peak on earth. The entire northern part of the country has a vast stretch of the snow-capped mountains. The presence of the mountains makes Nepal a perfect destination for adventure travel experience like trekking, peak climbing and mountaineering.
In addition to the mountains Nepal is also a country with diverse cultural riches. The country where Buddha was born; ancient sages practiced yoga, and many civilizations flourished, Nepal offers a rich and diverse experience of culture and spirituality. As a traveler, you can indulge into these cultural immersions and get acquainted with the hospitable and friendly Nepalese people.
The Country of Mt. Everest and the Himalayas
A perfect and easy example to represent Nepal in international arena will be the highest mountain on earth – Mt. Everest that stands 8,848 meters above sea level. The Himalayas in Nepal is home to the highest mountain in the world and seven other eight-thousand meter mountains. The entire stretch of the Himalayas represents the country and gives Nepal an international identity.
Birth Place of the Buddha and a Diverse Culture
Although Nepal has high Himalayan peaks, these mountains are not the only identity of this beautiful country. Nepal is also the birthplace of the Buddha. He was born in Lumbini of Nepal. In addition, the country has a huge cultural diversity with unique characteristics of their own.
As a country of diverse ethnicities, religions, languages, cultures, and topography, this country offers an amazing experience travelling and experiencing diversity. Visiting Nepal on your holiday is your perfect choice if you love to experience diversity.
When to Travel to Nepal
Nepal experiences four major seasons throughout the year – spring (March-May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November), and winter (December-February).
Talking about the trekking in Nepal, the autumn and spring seasons are the perfect time to travel and experience the best of the mountains. Summer season is heavily rainy and winter is too cold to trek at the high altitude of the mountains in Nepal. However, you can indulge in other activities like culture tours in the major cities of Nepal throughout the year. When you want to come on a leisure holiday and explore some cultural riches, you can visit Nepal any time of the year. But given the extreme weather conditions in summer and winter, choosing to travel to Nepal in spring and autumn seasons can give you the best experience of the country.
Facts about Nepal
Area: 1, 47,181 sq km
Neighbors: China and India
Prime Identity
- Lord Buddha was born at Lumbini in Nepal.
- Country of Mountain Everest and top 10 highest peaks all over the world
- World's deepest George, Kali Gandaki valley in Nepal
- Capital city: Kathmandu
- Province/region: Himal, Hill and Terai
- Religion: Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian (Multi religions)
- Cast/people: Four main caste and More than 100 different ethnic groups
- National flower: Rhododendron-Arboretum (Lali Gurans in Nepali language)
- National Bird: Impend Pheasant (Danfe)
- Political system: Multi party democracy and proposed Federal Republic Democratic
- Country Vegetation: As per the size of the country, Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical rain-forests to Alpine deserts.
- Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the lowlands to Arctic in higher altitudes.
- Endangered Species: Tiger, Rhino, Snow leopard, Clouded leopard, Red panda, Brown bear, assume macaque, Languor monkeys, Genetic dolphin, Wolf, wild elephant, Giant hornbill, swamp deer, Black buck, musk deer, barking deer etc.
Wildlife
Nepal harbors one of the world's best habitants for one horned rhino, royal Bengal tiger, snow leopard, clouded-leopard, Red panda, and Blue-sheep and long snouted fish eating Gharial. Other wildlife includes wild elephant, buffaloes, bison, blue bull, brown bear, sloth bear, leopard, crocodiles and many varies of cat, dog, deer and antelope families, and 840 different species of wet land, migratory and residential birds.
Cultural Heritage
The heritages in Nepal are alive and dynamic. Shamanism, Pan Animism and witch craft are still practiced in remote regions. Temples, shrines, monuments and monasteries with devotees burning butter-lamps, singing hymns, chiming temple bells and playing drums are spotted everywhere as a living cultural heritage.