Nepal Info
ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Kathmandu
COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Birgunj
GEOGRAPHY
Nepal shares boarders with india and china having an area of 147,181 sq km's it is a landlocked country.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 30 Million. Muslims account for about 4.2% of the population.
CLIMATE
Nepal's climate varies with its altitude; it can range from the tropical to the arctic. At the capital Kathmandu average temperature during summer varies from 28°C (82.4°F) to 30°C (86°F) and during winter the average temperature will come closer to 10°C (50°F).
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Nepali is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+5 3/4 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 10 AM to 5 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
National Unity Day : January 11th
Martyrs Day :January 29th
National Democracy Day: February 18th
Holi: March 8th
Nepalese Women's Day : March 8th
Constitution Day: November 9th
Based on the lunar calandar:
Buddha jayanthi
CURRENCY
Nepalese Rupee
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 100/103
Medical: 102
Fire: 101
From GSM: 112
Introduction to Nepal
The country is visited by several visitors every year and the locals welcome them with traditional hospitality and warmth. From the leafy Annapurna to the illustrious Everest there are several opportunities for novice and experienced hikers to try their skills. Nepal boasts of being home to eight of the ten highest peaks in the world including Mount Everest.Nepal is frequented by trekkers all around the year.
Annapurna and Everest regions are the best and the most visited trekking areas of Nepal. There are several opportunities for river rafting in the country. Some of the major rivers for rafting in Nepal are BhoteKoshi, Sun Koshi, Karnali, Kali Gandaki and Trisuli.
The Chitwan National Park is located in the heart of Nepal and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy nature walks, elephant rides, bird watching and also rhino viewing.Bardiya and Sagarmathaaree the other frequented parks.
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