Do you know bout Nepal | Know Nepal before you travel

Nepal is the Federal Democratic Republic and a landlocked country having an area of 1,47,181 sq. km (56827 sq. m). It has a population of about 29.6 million. There are over 102 cultural groups talking 90 distinct languages. The nation is also renown for the world's greatest mountain Mt. Everest (8,848m), every adventure lover dreams of. There are 160 major peaks around 7000 m and 1340 peaks over 6000 m while Kanchenjunga 8598 m, 8516 m Lhotse, Makalu 8463 m, 8201 m Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri 8167 m, Manaslu 8163 m, and Annapurna 8091 m, are some of the major peaks titles of the Himalayas. Nepal shares its boundary with China in the North and India in the South, East, and West. Koshi 350 km stretch Nepalese (total 720 kilometers ), Karnali, Narayani, Mechi, Mahakali are the major rivers. The physical geography of this country is divided into 3 regions:
The Himalayas area covers 15% of total area of the nation constituting 16 districts. The surfaces are dry, rocky and infertile comprising from the elevation of 3300 m into the highest stage 8848 m Mt. Everest in the sea level. This area has a chilly climate.

The Terai Plain covers a region of 17% of the total area of the country comprising of 20 districts. Being in a lower altitude the climate is hot getting a lower amount of rainfalls. Alluvial soil, the fertile soil is found within this region which is the reason for high agricultural yields and known as the"granary of Nepal".
The Mid Hills cover 68 percent of total area of country constituting of 39 districts. This region receives enough rainfall that's why to get many rivers and streams in comparison to another area. The region runs from east-east between the Himalayan region from the north and the Terai Region in the south. The altitude ranges from 600 m to 3300m having a moderate climate.
Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June --Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov) and Winter (Dec-Feb) are the year experienced here. The ideal time to experience and realize the beauty of the country is Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov).

What's THE GMT OF NEPAL?
+5:45 before GMT

WHAT ARE THE ATTRACTIONS OF NEPAL? 

World legacy sites10 world heritage sites announced by UNESCO in Nepal
World heritage sites (Cultural)
Kathmandu Durbar square
Patan Durbar square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Swoyambhunath Stupa
Bouddhanath Stupa
Changunarayan Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
Lumbini Garden


World heritage sites (Natural)
Everest National Park (1148sq.


Adventures
1. World's most popular hiking trails such as Annapurna Circuit hiking and Everest Base Camp Trek.
2. Best arenas for Extreme & Adventure Sports tourism like mountaineering, canyoning, paragliding, mountain biking, biking, rafting, bungee jumping, higher altitude marathon .
3. Karnali in Simikot as one of the best rivers in the world for kayaking and most of the upstream Nepalese rivers offer the best rapids to get white-water rafting

National Parks: 11
Wildlife Reserves: Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve -- 175 sq.km (68 sq.m)
Conservation regions: 6
Hunting Reserve: Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve -- 1,325 sq.km (512 sq.m)

WHAT ARE THE FACTS OF THE HIMALAYAS?
1. The geological age of the Himalaya is roughly 70 million decades. It's the youngest Mountain Range on earth.
2. According to Hindu mythology, God Shiva resides from the Himalaya.
3. Nameha Barwa summit is the easternmost and Nanga Parbat is the westernmost peak of the Himalaya.
4. Kumbhakarna is your new name of mount Jannu (7,710 m).
5. Gosainthan (8014m) -the Nepali name for Shisha Pangma.
6. The ideal height gain per day for mountaineers is 1,000 feet above 10,000 ft.
7. Source for rivers like the Indus, the Yangtze, and the Ganga-Brahmaputra. All three would be the lake systems of the continent of Asia.
8. The third biggest deposit of snow and ice on the planet, after Antarctica and the Arctic having roughly 15,000 glaciers found throughout the range.
9. The Himalayas are alive geographically! The Indo-Australian plate remains moving at 67 mm Each Year, and over the next 10 million years it will travel roughly 1,500 kilometers into Asia


1. Nudity and open display of love isn't thought to be acceptable
2. Some Hindu Temple doesn't let Non-Hindus Inside
3. Taking photos within the temple is extremely illegal
But, the external observation is fine.
Social thought
The adults work together with all the culture and social mores of those people and groups of people with whom they work. They operate not just with the individuals but also with all the society where each person emerges and to which they return.
It raised the probability they have to consider and deal with the impact of culture and society in the planning and execution. Such consideration comprise the conclusion of the means by which the adult will deal with mores and significance taken for granted in regard to certain groups of individuals and certain belief structures.


Communication Services:
Postal
Nepal Post is considered among the oldest governmental service organizations in the country, which began postal services formally through the post offices to the very first time in 1878 AD as it was established. It was called Nepal Hulak Ghar (General Post Office) while it was established. It had been launched from Kathmandu for dealing with letters in the public. Following three years of its establishment, Nepal Hulak Ghar had expanded into 43 post offices in various areas of the country. Customers had to pay the postal fees in cash during these days.
Telephone
Telephone, facsimile, telex and telegraph services are available at the Nepal Telecommunications Corporation in Tripureshwor. Hotels and personal communications centers provide a long-distance telephone. For phoning from outside, the country code for Nepal is 977 along with the area code for Kathmandu is 1.
Internet
There are several internet cafes and communication facilities at the Kathmandu Valley and around the Nation. Tourists just have to find a place they're most comfortable with to use the facilities to stay in touch with home. E-mail and Internet solutions are also provided by hotels.
Media
Nepali media has grown quickly within only a few years of time. Also the authorities Media, Radio Nepal, and Nepal Television, there are many FM and television networks, many FM radio channels, and forthcoming regional television stations are controlling the marketplace.
Shopping
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Chitwan, Dharan etc, are the major cities where you are able to discover Big Mahal, Shopping centre, Large Mart and Departmental shop. Handicraft made from stone and metal, silver and gold trinkets, and delicate wood carvings would be the favorite artifacts you can take home as a Souvenir from Nepal. In Nepal you can you can purchase both imported and local products easily. But in tiny shops or person stores, you can negotiate the rate for buying the possessions. Newroad, Thamel, Ason, are the significant centre for shopping.
Drinking water
Water is among the most basic elements for all living beings on earth. Nepal is rich in water resources. Bottled minerals water is readily available in each hotel, guest house, and lodges. When traveling in a bucolic area you must carry Iodine tablets with you because iodine tablets will provide you with defense from germs, bacteria, and parasites. Iodine can easily found in local stores.
Electricity
Generally speaking, the entire consumption of total electricity in Nepal seems to 220 Volts/50 cycles.
The entire capacity of this Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) that Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) operates stands at 757 Megawatts, with the requirement for power increasing; NEA has not been able to cope with demand. Conversely, Nepal hotels cover UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to decrease the electrical crisis.
Clothing
A lightweight fabric is suggested for April to the end of October, hot garments are required. It is possible to wear easy like pants, T-shirt, light pants. In the months of November to end of March, there will be cold and you're advised to carry light jackets. Winter season starts from December to February that is center winter you have to wear thick clothing like Sweater, thick jacket, and trousers. Most of the Northern belt of the trans- Himalayan zone is rain shadowed and ideal for trekking especially such as Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Manaslu, Around Annapurna etc..


By Property: Nepal could be entered from both India and Tibet.
From India
The easiest way to get into Nepal from India is from Gorakhpur by train and the Sunauli/Belahiya border post or another alternative may be from Raxaul/Birgunj border post, which might not function as pleasant travel for you. If you're intending to travel from Darjeeling, you are able to enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta.
From Tibet
the simplest way to get into Nepal is by crossing the border at Kodari by bus carrying 7 to 12 hour depending to the conditions of the road.
By Air: Nepal has only one International Airport in Kathmandu operating flights into different nations.

ABOUT VISA
Entry Procedures
An visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and in border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari around the Nepal-China border.
Outside Nepal
A visa may also be obtained in the closest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission.
To renew a Visa you can go to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.


A valid passport and one passport -size photograph with a light background.
Visa can be obtained only through payment of money in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, and Japanese Yen.
Credit card, Indian money, and Nepali currency aren't accepted as payment of visa fee
A. Tourist Visa Nepal
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 times US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entrance 90 times US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
B. Gratis (Free) Visa
For your first visit in 1 visa year (January to December), gratis visa for 30 days can be obtained only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. But, visa could be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee as stated above.
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter Nepal. As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals traveling to Nepal by air must possess any one of these documents.
1. Other Visa Information
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan will need to obtain a visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective nations, as they do not get a visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.
F. Visa Extension for Nepal
Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).


The vaccinations are mandatory but it's better to get upgraded with your health state and vaccinate as prescribed by the travel specialist. Boosters are also Suggested for Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, and Measles. You could also require Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, and Rabies especially important for young kids or visiting rural areas and the Terai.
Many men and women wear dust mask due to the pollution in Kathmandu valley in order to get rid of respiratory, sinus, chest, ear, nose and throat ailments.


The Nepali currency is known as Nepalese Rupee that comes in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 notes in the form of newspapers while coins are made of aluminum that comes in 1 and 2 just (1 Nepalese rupee = 100 Paisa). Money exchange is done through banks or authorized money exchangers. Visitors other than the Indian nationals need to make the payment in foreign currency (non-Indian money ) at a resort, trekking agencies or travel agencies and for airline tickets.