Nepal - Friendship Nepal Treks & Expedition

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of 101 ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 92 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.

Nepal is the only one country known for:

The Mt. Everest, the top of the world ( 8,848m).
The Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the deepest river gorge in the world.
The only country with non-rectangular national flag, in the world.
The Lumbini, is the birth place of Lord Buddha " The light of Asia."
The Kumari, the only Living Virgin Goddess, who is worshipped and is taken in a chariot procession annually.
The country with eight highest peak in the world.

Nepal also praised for the following:

One of the world's greatest trekking paradise.
One of the very few countries in the world where you can see One Horned Rhinoceros.
The paradise for the bird watcher with more than 450 species of birds.
The great concentration of art, culture and traditional in Kathmandu valley, which can not be, found anywhere else in the world.
The Chitwan National Park, a wildlife museum, which is one of the best National Park in Asia.
One of the ten best rivers in the world, for rafting.

Nepal at A Glance

Area: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Nepal, a sovereign independent kingdom, is bounded on the north by the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, and on the east, south and west by India. The length of the kingdom is 885km east-west and its breadth varies from 145 – 241 km north-south. the country can be divided into three main geographical regions.
Himalayan Region: The region accounts for about 15% of the total land area. The altitude of this region ranges between 4,877m.-8,848m. It includes eight of the 14 highest summits in the world which exceed an altitude of 8,000m including Mt. Everest, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri and others.
Mountain Region: The region accounts for about 68% of the total land area. It is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to 4,877m and lower churia range.
Terai Region: The low-land Terai Occupies about 17% of the total land area of the country.
Location: Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude: 804’ to 8812' East
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23 million
People: 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages
Religion: Nepal is famous, as the world's only Hindu Kingdom. However, it is an intricate and beautiful tapestry formed by the interweaving of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islamic, Christianity and other beliefs. Religious tolerance and harmony such as is found in Nepal, is perhaps a unique example to the world.
Climate: sub-tropical in low lands to arctic’s in higher altitudes
Language: Nepali
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
Political System: Nepal was declared a Federal Democratic Republic state on May 28, 2008, during the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly. It was previously a multiparty democracy since 1990
National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe).
National Flower: Rhododendron Arboretum (Lali Gurans).