Nepal is one ofthe richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its uniquegeographical position and latitudinal variation. The elevation of the countryranges from 60m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km with climatic conditions ranging fromsub-tropical to arctic. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety ofecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical junglesteeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozenvalleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest culturallandscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groupswho speak over 93 languages and dialect. Nepal offers an astonishing diversityof sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else onearth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebratedthroughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs andbeliefs.  Thus Nepal is adestination of infinite charm and diversity – the visitor’s dream-come-true.

Nepal stretches 145 - 241 kms north to south and & 850kms east to west with and lan area of 147,181 sq. kms.  This landlocked nation is positionedbetween two Asian giants; China in the North and India to the east, west &south. At latitudes 26 & 30 degrees north & longitudes 80 & 88degrees east, Nepal is topographically divided into three regions; the Himalayato the north, the hills consisting of Mahabharat range & Churia hills inthe middle and the Terai plains to the south. Elevations are varied in thekingdom. The highest point is Mt. Everest (8850m) and the lowest point at Jhapadistrict (67m). Altitude generally increases as one travels south to north.

Nepal is 5 hours45 minutes ahead of GMT & 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time.

Language & People

The officiallanguage in Nepal is Nepali. The people in most of the city understand Englishwhile the people in the tourism trade are well versed in the language. Thecountry is a collection of more than 61 ethnic groups & sup-groups and hasover 70 different languages & dialects.