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Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, a Himalayan kingdom located between 80 degree 12? east longitude and 26 degree 22? and 30 degree 27? north latitude. The length of Himalayan nations Nepal is 885 kilometers east-west and its width varies from 145 to 241 Km. north-south; situated on the lap of Mt Everest the highest peak of the earth. The very mention of the term holiday creates lot of excitement in our minds as it offers us a perfect break from the daily routine.

For all those who like to travel and explore new places, new cuisine and like to know about different places, our planet is filled with huge number of incredible destinations. There are also some travelers who are adventure oriented and for them one nation which is filled with breathtaking peaks and is well-known for trekking is the south Asian country of Nepal. We will be looking into facts about  about Nepal so that we may get to know more about this beautiful country.

So where is Nepal located? Talking about, it is a landlocked country which is situated between India and China which is at its north and India which is at its South and covers land area sums to 147,181 sq. Km, it is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass. Total population of this Nation is about 27 million, according to the census 2011; and 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.

It is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT. Situated in the mighty Himalayas, Nepal is world famous for its remarkable natural landscapes. While we talk about it is worth mentioning that the north of Nepal which is of mountainous type comprises of eight of the ten tallest mountains of the globe. The Terai region which lies at the south is fertile and humid. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and is filled with some amazing tourist attractions. Nepalese rupee is the currency of this nation and its official language is Nepali.

The Gopalas and Mahishapalas are believed to be the earliest rulers as per the records with their capital situated at Matatirtha which is to Kathmandu valley’s south-west corner. From the 12th century to the 18th century, The Kirat Dynasty also ruled this country, The Malla Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of this country and during hundreds of year of their rule; many temples were built by them along with marvelous palaces along with remarkable squares.

Shah Dynasty ruled Nepal from 1768 to 2008. More information about Nepal would cover the names of the mountains like Mount Everest or Sagarmatha, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna which are the famous eight peaks of this country. it has five main seasons namely spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

The geographical features of Nepal offers varied climatic conditions in the country. With cool summers and severe winters in the north, the summers are tropical and mild winters are experienced in south. More information about Nepal would include facts like this nation having ten national parks, three wildlife reserves, a hunting reserve and 5 ramsar sites along with six conservation areas. Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park are the natural areas of Nepal which are listed as natural world heritage sites by UNESCO.

Himalayan Region, Mountain Region and Plain Region are the three physio-graphic areas which country is divided into. Another important aspect about it is the huge number of rivers which this country has comprising of the names like Karnali, Koshi and Gandaki which are the three main rivers of this nation. Nepal is developing and poor country, about half the population of this nation lives below the poverty line. It is known as the country of Mt Everest, birth place of Lord Buddha, second largest country for water resources in the world, geographically, culturally and linguistically diverse nation known as a natural hub of south Asia.

Given packages introduce you where is Nepal ?

Everest base camp trek                   Annapurna circuit trek
Lumbini tour                                             Annapurna base camp trek
Island peak climbing                            Kanchenjunga base camp trek
Everest expedition                              Mera peak climbing
Annapurna expedition                      Pisang peak climbing
Around Manaslu trek                         Makalu expedition
Lower Dolpo trek                                 Ghorepani poon hill trek
Makalu base camp trek                     Jomsom Muktinath trek
Around Dhaulagiri trek                    Sun Koshi River rafring
Explore Nepal tour                              Everest hiking
Chitwan jungle safari                         Annapurna hiking
Pokhara city tour                                  Gokyo Lake trek
Karnali river rafting                             Langtang valley trek
Trishuli River rafting                          Rolwaling valley trek
Luxury trek Annapurna                   Luxury Everest base camp trek

Mount Everest 8848 meters is the highest point in this countetry and the Terai plains 58 meters above sea level are the lowest points of this beautiful Nation. Amazing views of the magnificent peaks is one of the major attractions. It is also known for its amazing wildlife, many species of birds and butterflies along with many species of plants. The nation is also known for its many species of flowering plants.

More information about Nepal would also include that this country has tropical deciduous forests, subtropical mixed evergreen forests, temperate evergreen forest and sub-alpine and alpine region. Whether is it forests, crystal clear rivers, amazing waterfalls, deep gorges, splendid peaks or terraced fields, Nepal has it all and all these makes this nation exceptionally beautiful.

So we have seen where Nepal is located and other information. This nation has many travel destinations like Kathmandu valley, Chitwan, Pokhara, Lumbini, Everest, Langtang, Annapurna region along with many pilgrimage sites museums and national parks. The famous pilgrimage sites are; Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Dakshinkali, Muktinath, Janakpur, Gosaikunda, Damodar kunda, Lumbini etc.

Nepal is also famous for adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering, boating, jungle safari, rafting, rock climbing Mountain biking and many more. So this nation which falls in the continent of Asia has a lot to offer to the tourists, both in terms of adventure as well as beautiful natural landscapes. This country is a paradise for nature lovers, its stunning natural and cultural majesty the picturesque landscape that attracts the mountaineers, trekkers, travelers, explorers from around the world; discover  once in life time.