Nepal

Nepal represents a blend of ancient history, vibrant cultures and scenic grandeur. Located between China and India, Nepal\'s main geographical features include snow-capped peaks, lower mountains, mid hills and fertile plains of tropical jungles. Nearly one-third of the total length of the Himalayas and 8 of the world\'s 14 highest peaks lie in Nepal. The land locked country covers an area 147,181 sq. kilometers ranging from 70 meters to the highest point at 8848 meters above sea level. Nepal\'s popularity as a tourist destination has increased vastly over the years. While Trekking in Nepal and Mountaineering in Nepal have long been popular, an entire range of other activities are also being carried out.

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world it terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. As well as ethnically with more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages. You will find rich cultures and vibrant traditions, exquisite temples and monuments as well as fast flowing rivers and tropical jungles teeming with wildlife, making your trip an unforgettable experience. However, all the people from different races and religions live in harmony and there is an ideal blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.

To cross a street in Kathmandu is to travel across centuries. Shrines, temples, palaces, palace squares, ageless sculptures and legends that are parts of every brick and stone and gilded masterpiece, make Kathmandu Valley a verifiable living museum.

Nepal- occupying only 0.1 % of the total landmass of the earth – is home to
1. 2 % of all the flowering plants in the world
2. 8% of the world\'s population of birds (more than 848 species)
3. 4% of mammals on earth;
4. 11 of the world\'s 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species)
5. 600 indigenous plant families;
6. 319 species of exotic orchids.