Nepal is one of the richest countries in the terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation ,the country range from 60m at sea level to the highest point on earth,mt everest at 8,848m.All with in a distance of 150 Km resulting in the climatic condition from sub-tropical to arctic.Nepal has a area of 147,181 sq.km. Nepal is situated between China in the north and India in the south.

Religion Culture
Nepal’s fascination capital is Kathmandu, surrounded by former Kingdom Bhaktapur, Patan and Kirtipur. Kathmandu valley is famous for its ancient shrines, Palaces, and squares.

Getting into NEPAL
Nepal is a land locked country. Tibet autonomous region lies in the north, while to the east, south and west provinces of India can be found. A part from flat terai region in the south of Nepal, the country is situated of at least 1,000m above sea Level. Nepal is divided in three geographical regions.

Himalayan Region
This region ranges in the altitude between 3,000m and 8,848m, with the snow line starting at 4,800m. It houses eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the world.

Mountain Region
This region occupies 64% of the countries total land. This region is formed by the Mahabharat Range soaring up to 4877m. To the south lies the Churia range which altitude varies from 610m to 1524m.

Terai Region
At an altitude of maximum 305m above the sea level, Terai occupies 17% of the total land. The countries lowest altitude, just 70m above sea level, can be found in the eastern terai.

CAPITAL:Kathmandu
POPULATION:22 Million in Nepal, 2 Million in Kathmandu.
LANGUAGE:Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people understand.

People
Nepal has more than 40 ethnic groups and 70 spoken Languages.

Political System
Multi-Party Democracy with constitutional monarchy.

Region
Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Climate
Nepal has four major seasons, namely, winter : December-February, Spring: March-May, summer: June-August, Autumn: September-November. Nepal can be visited the whole year around.

Foreign Exchange
Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transaction are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival also. Nepalese Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 74.65. of August 2001)

Entry Procedures
A visa is required to inter Nepal except for Indian nationals. One can get a Visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or consulate or at the airport upon arrival. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Two pass port sized photos mandatory. Single entry: US$30 for 60 days, Additional re-entry cost: US$ 25-single: US$ 40-double: US$60-Multiple. Visitors also intend to re-entry the country within 150 Countries during the same visa year, entry Visa fee is US$50 for 30 days. For Visitors intending to stay more than 60 days, tourist Visa extension fee is equivalent of US$ 50 (in Nepalese currency) for 30 days from the department of Immigration.

Aiport Tax
Rs. 600 (US$ 10) per person for Departure for SAARC Countries (South Asian Countries Like: India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Shrilanka, Bangladesh as well as Nepal) and Rs. 1000(US$ 15) for departure to other international destinations.