Welcome to Nepal, a Kingdom of high Himalayan Mountains and deep valleys, lush jungles
exotic wildlife, people of diverse origin and their own specific cultures. No wonder
Nepal is known through so many names. The land of Everest, the highest mountain
in the world, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the only Hindu Kingdom in the world
and so on.
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due
to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the
country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt.
Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic
conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic. Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the
only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism
and Buddhism. Nepal has four major seasons, namely, Winter: December-February, Spring:
March-May, Summer: June-August, Autumn: September- November . Nepal can be visited
the whole year round. Nepal, officially known according to its Interim Constitution
as the State of Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia that overlaps
with East Asia, bordered by Tibet to the north and by India to the south, east and
west. Nepal boasts eight of the world's top ten highest mountains, including Mount
Everest on the border with China. Nepal has been made famous for its tourism, trekking,
hiking, camping, mountain biking, national wildlife parks, jungle safaris, river
rafting, sport fishing, and its many beautiful temples and places of worship. Kathmandu
is the capital and largest city. The other main cities include Pokhara etc. The
origin of the name Nepal is derived from the Nepal Bhasa, which is the language
of Newars and has its origin to the fact that Kathmandu Valley used to be called
Nepa, the term that is still used by Newars.
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