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Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal

  • INTRODUCTION

    With its high Himalayan mountains and deep valleys, lush jungle and exotic wildlife, Nepal imbibes within itself diverse origin, culture and life styles. Apart from these, the beauty and serenity of the place and the simplicity of its people have always attracted visitors to delve into this mystic country. Be it trekking, rafting or enjoying panoramic views, Nepal forms a perfect destination for tourists.

  • GEOGRAPHY

    Wedged in between China to the north and India on the other three sides, Nepal has a long roughly rectangular shape with an extension of around 885 km east–west and 145–241 km north–south. Altitude ranges from near sea level to 8848 m above it. The contrasting topography of Nepal can be divided into three different geographic regions based on the altitude.

    • Himalaya Region: with an inclusion of 8 of the 14 highest summits in the world, this region ranges from 4877 m and 8848 m here, the culture and religion are in compliance to that of Tibet.
    • Hilly Region: Lying as a broad belt between the Terai and the Himalayas, the Hilly region is the most densely populated part of Nepal. It covers 64% of the total area of Nepal including Kathmandu and Pokhara.
    • Terai Region: This narrow strip of subtropical Gangetic plains extends through the entire southern part of the country. It has an altitude of less than 100 m above sea level, mostly covered with forest and fertile farming fields.
  • HISTORY

    Nepal holds a rich history of strength, valor and nobility. From the Kiratis, Lichhavis, Mallas to the present Shahs, each dynasty has contributed to Nepal’s culture, tradition and artwork. After the reunion of Nepal in 1769 by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, Nepal was being controlled by a powerful clan, Ranas from 1846 till 1951. After which dawned democracy; or democratic revolt of 1990 has restored the multi party democracy with constitutional monarchy. With the advent of 2006 all major political parties committed to reform their past mistakes and Maoist rebels came together with the support from Nepali people and jointly went on several Days strikes to restore democracy. Finally, King Gynendra handed over the political power to Nepali people and democracy was once again restored in Nepal.

  • RELIGION & CULTURE

    With the majority of Hindus and Buddhists, Nepal houses Muslims, Christians and Jains to a smaller percent. Nepal, the world’s only Hindu nation demonstrates artistic architecture in temples and pagodas, enhanced by woodcarvings, metal works and various artifacts.

  • CLIMATE

    Because of its varying topography Nepal encounter climatic extremes depending upon the altitude of the place. However, in general Nepal has four climatic seasons:

    • Spring (March–May) – mornings and evenings are cool while Days are warm
    • Summer (June–August) – hot with occasional evening thunderstorms
    • Autumn (September–November) – dry and mild
    • Winter (December–February) – mornings and evenings are very cold
  • ENTRY TO NEPAL

    BY AIR: To fly directly to Nepal, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. The TIA has direct air links with Hong Kong, Lhasa, Dhaka, Doha, Abudhabi, Banglore, Shanghai, Dubai, Bangkok, Karachi, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi & Paro. Apart from Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Indian Airlines, Druk Air, Air China, Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines carry most of the travellers to Kathmandu.

    BY LAND: You can also travel overland to Nepal from India or Tibet. Our private coaches, buses, vans and cars can pick you up from any of the entry points. The entry points at Nepal-India Border are Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belhiya (Bhairahawa), Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, Sunauli and Mahendranagar. The entry point at Nepal-China Border is Kodari.

  • IMMIGRATION RULES

    PASSPORT And VISAS: Except for Indians, all tourists must carry valid visas. Passports have to be carried by all visitors. A visa can be obtained at any Nepalese Embassy or Consulate Offices (for 60 Days). The visas can be extended at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu or on arrival at TIA and border entry point. CUSTOMS FORMALITIES: All baggage must be cleared through the customs at the point of entry. Import and export of antiques, precious stones, gold, silver, horns, wild animal skins and narcotics