Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8, 8488 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal occupying only 0.1% of the total landmass of the earth is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world.
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species).
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species).
- 600 indigenous plant families.
- 319 species of exotic orchids.
Nepal at a Glance:
| Area: | 147, 181 sq. km |
| Location: | Situated between China in the north and India in the south, east and west |
| Capital: | Kathmandu |
| Population: | 25.8 million |
| People: | Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages. |
| Language: | Nepali is the national language; travel-trade people understand and speak English as well. |
| Religion: | Nepal is a secular state with a pre-dominance of Hindu and Buddhist population. |
| Currency: | Nepali Ruppee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 109. 02 as pf January 2017) |
| Political System: | Political System |
| Climate: | Nepal has 4 major seasons (1) Winter: December-February (2) Spring: March-May (3) Summer: June-August (4) Autumn:September-November. Monsoons are from June till mid September. Nepal can be visited the whole year round. |
| What to wear: | Light weight clothing is recommended from May through October, Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for th rainy season. |
Visa Information:
Tourist Visa:
| Visa Type | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple entry | 15 days | 30 USD |
| Multiple entry | 30 days | 50 USD |
| Multiple entry | 90 days | 125 USD |
Gratis/ Free Visa:
- Children below 10 years except US citizens
- Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa Year. Afghan citizen are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa 'On Arrival'.
- Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad).
- Chinese Nationals