Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia and is bordered by China and India. It is a land of sublime natural beauty, of ancient Buddhist monasteries and Hindu shrines, of smiling sherpas and woolly yaks. The Nepalese Himalayas contain eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including the highest point in the world, Mt Everest. Nepal is the ultimate destination for those who thrive on extreme adventure. Pokhara in the north is a trekker’s gateway to the breathtaking Annapurna range where winding mountain paths link picturesque rural villages, making for some of the most beautiful walking trails on earth. Besides trekking, this country offers a host of thrilling adventure sports including rafting, kayaking and mountain biking. However, the lure of Nepal is not just adrenaline and adventure, but also its arresting cultural wealth revealed in its palaces, Buddhist stupas, monasteries, Hindu shrines and pilgrimage spots.

Nepal at a Glance
Located: Between China to the north & India to the south, east & west
Area: 147,181 sq, km, average length 885km (east to west), 193km (north to south)
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 29,192,480 (29.1 million according to census 2022)
Language: Nepali is the official language; however, travel trade people speak English as well as other foreign languages
People: Nepal has 101 ethnic groups & 91 spoken languages
Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Kirat, Muslim &
others Literacy rate: 53 % (male 65%, female 43%)
Currency: Nepalese Rupees (NRS), 1 US dollar equivalent to 120.00 as per March 2022
Time Zone: GMT +5.45
Country code: 977
Electricity: 220V 50 Hz
Climate: According to altitudinal variations – sub-tropical, sub-alpine & alpine climates; there are four
seasons: autumn, winter, spring & summer

Travel Information
Access by air: Kathmandu is connected by flight from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Osaka, Bangkok, Seoul, Hong- Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Delhi, Paro, Dhaka, Karachi, Lhasa.
Access by land: Sonauli, Birgunj, Nepalgunj, Kakarvitta, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar on the Nepal-India border; Rasuwa, and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
Best seasons to visit: Autumn (September-November), and spring (March-May).
Hotel Accommodation: All categories of hotels are available to suit your budget from star hotels to budget hotels.
What to wear: light clothes for summer, warm garments for winter – an umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the monsoon season.
Tourist Visa: A visa is required to enter Nepal except for Indian nationals. One can get a visa at Nepalese embassies, and consulates or at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Tourist Visa Extension

• Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is us $ 25 or equivalent convertible currency, and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US $ 3 per day.
• Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan-Dec).

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