Nepal Travel - Information

Nepal nestled between Tibet and India, although small in size, has never failed to amaze people for what it offers to the world. Of the world's 14 peaks higher than 8,000m, 8 of the highest 10 are in Nepal including Mount Everest (8,848m). Gautama Buddha, 'the light of Asia' was born in Nepal and it the land of peace.

Nepal is a land full of promises to all kinds of adventurers, trekkers and mountaineers who wish to challenge themselves to reach a higher level. To become one with the Himalayan is an honor one can only dream of during a lifetime, and while you are here, there's no better way to fulfill this dream than trekking in Nepal.

Nepal is a dream destination where you can gaze at the snow capped peaks of the world's highest mountains, trek from alpine meadows to jungle forests in a day, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset views. The tropical forest in the south part of Nepal is homeland of elephants, tigers, rhinos and exotic birds and the northern part with alpine forest are the home of rare birds, leopards, deer and alpine animals. The middle part between the tropical lowland and alpine snowline, mid hill area offers great geographical diversity. The middle hill area offers you the best adventure options for trekking, hiking, rafting, mountain biking and other lifelong adventure memories.

Nepal offers wonderful adventure, culture and nature tours / treks, that is not found anywhere in the world. Come and enjoy in the beautiful country and gather awesome memories in your mind.

Nepal Visa Info

Nepal Travel visa can be obtain on arrival at Nepal entry points. You can get visa upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Also, Travel Visa can easily be obtained from the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate office located nearby your location. For all foreigners, visa is compulsory to enter Nepal except Indian. For certain country Visa is banned.

Where is Nepal? - Location of Nepal in World Map

Nepal is a landlocked and sovereign Independent country. Nepal is a South Asian country lying on the coordinate between 80 degree 12' east longitude and 26 degree 22' and 30 degree 27' north latitude. Nepal is bordered by India and China in Asia. The country is surrounded by Sikkim and West Bengal estate of India in East, Uttar Pradesh in West, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in South and by Autonomous Region of republic of China in the North. Nepal covers a total area of 147,181 sq km with the total length of 885 km from east to west and breath varying from 145 to 241 km from north to south.

Why Visit to Nepal?

If you have questioned that why visit to Nepal? Then there are several ways to answer you. Nepal the country of high Himalayas is filled with the emerald hills painted with colorful flowers, pristine forests, and world deep George's, high mountains, Rivers, valleys, villages and its delightful peoples. Nepal the birth place of Lord Buddha is really a place blessed by the divine power. Nepal has its origin and history dated back to centuries with its own legends and history. Nepal is a landlocked country bordered by the India in East, West and South direction and by Autonomous region of the People's democratic of China in North direction.

Climate of Nepal

The climate of Nepal largely depends upon the attitudinal features according to which it is divided into five climatic zones viz: the tropical and subtropical zone lying below 1,200 meter altitude, the cool, temperate zone lying in between altitude of 1,200 to 2,400 meters

Where is Mount Everest?

Mount Everest the highest peak in the world is situated at the edge of Tibetan Plateau on the border between Nepal and China. Mt. Everest (8,848m.) is famous as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet. It is also called Third Pole.