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Nepal - Travel Information Wedged between Tibet of the People’s Republic of China in the north and India on the other three sides, Nepal is the confluence of two great religions — Hinduism and Buddhism. It is the land where Lord Buddha was born more than 2,500 years ago and is also the birthplace of Sita, consort of Lord Ram. Area: 147181 Sq. Km. - 800 Km long and 200 Km wide. Location: In South Asia. A landlocked country buffered between Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the North and India in the East, West and South. Topography: Longitudinally, the terrain changes from glacial moraines in the Northern Tundra hemisphere, Temperate climate with terraced field and meadows in the Mid hill section and flat fields and Sub-tropical jungles in the Southern parts. Most rivers flow from North to South. Rapid grades in Mountain rivers - Up to Grade 5. Special Features: Contains World's Tallest Mountain & deepest Gorge:- Mount Everest and Kali Gandaki Gorge. Eight of the world’s highest mountains are located in Nepal. Lord Buddha and Sita were born in Lumbini and Janakpur Dham respectively. The Jyotirlinga of Pashupatinath is in Kathmandu; Lord Muktinath Dham is in Mustang District. Home of Gurkha warriors and abode of abominable Yeti. Popular Trekking Areas: - Annapurna Region (West) - Langtang Region (Central) and Everest Region (East). The three medieval cities of Patan (Lalitpur), Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur) and Kathmandu cities make up the Kathmandu valley. Places of Interest: Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Banepa, Kodari, Kakani, Chitwan, Pokhara, Lumbini, Janakpur, Muktinath, Gosainkunda, Koshi Tappu & Bardia Wildlife sanctuaries, Everest Base Camp, Annapurna regions, Lantang & Helambu regions. Capital: Kathmandu. Population: 2.3 million people. Multi lingual & multi racial. Language: Nepali is the National as well as vehicular language. But most of the travel trade people understand English. Religion: Hindu & Buddhist. Currency: Nepali Rupees, in 1, 5, 10, 20, 25 50 100, 500, 1000 denominations. One US Dollar is equal to 67.00 NRs. It fluctuates against hard currencies like Dollar, Euro & Pound Sterling. Political System: Multi party Democracy. Climate : Nepal has four distinct seasons :-
What to wear: Light clothing is recommended for May through October. Warm garments are required from November through February. Poncho, Raincoat or umbrella is a must during Rainy season. Visa: Nepal extends trouble-free issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide at Nepalese Embassies or Consulates abroad. This can be obtained even at arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu or any entry points coming by overland at kodari check post from Tibet or southern checkpoints if entering from India. Visa can be in single entry, double entry or multiple entries. Access: Nepal can be reached directly from various Major European cities and other cities of the world. One can fly directly from Paris, London, Frankfurt, Vienna, Brussels, Osaka, Hongkong, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, Dhaka and Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Varanasi & Calcutta of India. By bus there is only one entry point from Tibet whereas there are several entry points while coming through India. Airport Tax: There is a Departure Tax on International as well as Domestic Air travels. A sum of Rs. 1300/- while flying out to South Asian countries and Rs. 1700/- while flying to other International destinations. Caution: Use and export of all kinds of illegal drugs and artifacts of archaeological importance (more than 100 years old) are illegal and strictly prohibited. Clearance regarding any Artifacts must be obtained from Dept. of Archaeology before taking out along. |
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