Nepal Family Treks
 
 
NEPAL

Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world and yet Lumbini, situated in Nepal, is the birth place of Lord Buddha. The blending of both these religious philosophies provides a message of peace and harmony to all visitors.

Nepal is one of the most amazing countries in the world. The largest mountain range in the world, the Himals, provides 8 of the highest peaks in the world. The sixty one ethnic groups living within the Kingdom exhibit their own individual language and culture. Many species of endangered animals are protected in some of the world's oldest established National Parks enticing thousands of visitors annually. There is so much more to experience and explore, so why not step into this unique country and enjoy the hospitality of the most friendly people world wide.


Map of Nepal
A Quick Glimpse of Nepal

 Location: Between India & China (the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China)

Area: 147,181 Sq. Kms.

Latitude: 26° 12' and 30° 27' North.

Longitude: 80° 4' and 88° 12' East.

Capital: Kathmandu

Population: 23 million

People & languages: By race, people are divided mainly into two groups; Indo-Aryan and Mongoloids. 40 ethnic groups with 70-spoken languages. Nepali is the official and medium language. English is widely spoken and understood in tourism sectors.

Political-System: Multiparty Democracy with Constitutional Monarch.

Topography: From the world's deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki' to highest point on earth 'The Everest' 8, 848Mt.

Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes.

Seasons: Winter (December-February), Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-Aug), Autumn (Sept-Nov)

Monsoon: Mostly rains at night, making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking.

Currency: Rupee. Denominations RS 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000. Coins 5 ,10, 25, 50, RS 1 , 2 and 5. Foreign currency must be exchanged with authorized foreign currency dealers only. One is allowed to exchange 15% of total spending in Nepal back into foreign currency upon production of receipts at the time of departure

Religion : 89% Hindus, 6% Buddhists and rest Muslims, Jains, Bons and Christians.

Time: Nepal standard time is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard time

Major Festivals:

Dasain: The Universal Mother – Goddess triumphs over Evil. The greatest Hindu Festival in Nepal.
Tihar: Goddess Laxmi’s Festival of Lights.
Gaijatra: The Procession of Sacred Cows.
Teej: The Fasting Festival for Women only.
Indra jatra and Kumari jatra: Procession of the King of the Gods and Living Goddess-Kumari.
Shiva Ratri: The Sacred Night of Lord Shiva.
Holi or Phagu Purnima: Red Powder, Romance, and Haunting Demon.
Lhosar: Tibetan New Year.
Baishakh Purnima: The Full Moon of Lord Buddha’s Birth etc.

See Also:
Trekking in Nepal
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