Nepal
Language → Nepali
Population (around) →30,036,835
Currency → Nepalese rupee (NPR) Re., Rs., र
General weather Overview
Nepal’s climate is primarily subtropical; however, it varies
depending on mountain altitude. As a result, the weather is largely dry and warm. The intensity
of rain is only somewhat higher during a few humid months per year. The average daily
temperature varies from mildly warm to quite hot depending on the season. On average, the
nation has five distinct seasons. The Himalayas block the cold air throughout the winter, making
it very warm south of the Himalayas.
Cities
Kathmandu / Capital – Lumbini – Pokhara – Bhaktapur – Nuwakot – Panauti – Lalitpur –
Biratnagar – Birgunj – Dharan
Fun facts
- Nepal is known as the Himalayan country. The mountains are shared by five countries including Nepal, Bhutan, China, India, and Pakistan. Out of the 10 highest peaks in the world, Nepal has 8 of them including the highest in the world. Peak "Mt. Everest" which is 8,848 m high
- Nepal has the most unique national flag in the whole world. There is only one non-rectangular flag in the world which is that of Nepal. The Nepal flag has 3 colors: maroon (red), blue and white. It is proven in the history of Nepal that the design of the flag of Nepal is more than 2000 years old
- The Nepali calendar is 67 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar
Some popular local foods
Dal Bhat, Momos, Wo or Bara, Sel Roti, Samosa, Yomari, Dhindho or
Dhido, Gundruk, Gorkhali Lamb, Juju Dhau, Chatamari, Thukpa, Samay Baji, Choila, Tongba
Some native animals:
Bengal fox, Bengal tiger, Snow leopard, Wild ox, many species of deer,
Himalayan tahr, Yak, Blue sheep
Couple of reasons to visit
- The country is full of adventure sports of all kinds. In Nepal, you will find the best bungee jumping in the world. Rafting in Trisuli and the Bhotyakoshi River is one of the most adventurous times you can enjoy in Nepal. Experience paragliding from Sarankot Hill, mountaineering, waterfall swimming, mountain flying, trekking, and more
- Embark on a jungle safari, and visit Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and other national parks where you are sure to encounter a variety of rare wildlife species such as the Bengal tiger, unicorn rhino, musk deer, and crocodiles. There is also a wonderful opportunity to witness an abundance of birding experiences
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Sagarmatha National Park
- Take part in local festivals! With diverse cultures and traditions, Nepal celebrates a variety of unique festivals with its own beliefs. Every day is a day of celebration for one community or the other. The best thing is respect for others, pride in the culture, and partying like there's no tomorrow. Some of the famous festivals include Dashain, Tihar, Lhosar, Holi, Shivaratri, Bisket Jatra, Gai Jatra, Indra Jatra, and many more
