Nepal
Nepal is land locked nations, nestle in the laps of the Himalayas, between India and China. This tiny Himalayan Kingdom lived virtually isolated from the outside world for centuries, with its untouched massive mountains, green terraced foot hills, thick Jungle terrain, awe-inspiring white rivers. Nepal is the birthplace of "Lord Buddha" who enlightened the entire world with his message of universal peace, compassion and humanity.
The unique culture that have developed from the marriage of two major religion of the world "Buddhism Hinduism". Nepal is a trekker's paradise. It offers the most spectacular mountains scenery in the world with more than a dozen of the  highest mountains on earth including the highest mountain Mt. Everest.
Facts for the Traveller:
- Indian Nationals visiting Nepal should have a valid passport or Voters ID with photograph being pasted in the Voters Identity card. All other identifications are not acceptable by the immigration authorities.
- All foreigners (except Indian nationals) require visas, which can be obtained in advance or on arrival. Single-entry tourist visas are issued for up to 60 days and can be extended for a maximum of three months. Visas permit travel aroundthe Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park in the Terai.
- Trekking permits are required if you intend striking out from the main areas; they can be obtained from immigration offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- It is illegal to carry denominations of more than 100 Rupee Indian Currency notes. Any other denominations of INR500 or INR1000 is illegal and will
 be confiscated and punishable.
- Health risks: altitude sickness, hepatitis, malaria (This occurs in low-lying areas only), meningococcal meningitis (This occurs in the Kathmandu Valley region), typhoid.
| Fact File : |
| Location: |
Southern Asia, between China and India |
| Area: |
Water: 4,000 sq km Land: 136,800 sq km |
| Capital: |
Kathmandu |
| Time Zone: |
GMT +5.45 |
| Currency: |
Nepali Rupee |
| Language: |
Nepali-spoken by 90% of the population, about a dozen other languages and about 30 major dialects; |
| Religion: |
Hinduism 86.2%, Buddhism 7.8%, Islam 3.8%, other 2.2% |
| Climate: |
Nepal has two seasons – the dry season from October to May and the rainy, monsoon season from June to September. Early spring (March to April) and late autumn (October and November) are the best times to visit, and also offer the clearest mountain views and good weather for trekking. From December to February there is snow on the mountains with freezing temperatures at high altitudes, while the summer months of June to August can be very hot for general travel. |
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