Facts about Nepal

• The multi-cultural life of 40 ethnic groups.
• One thousand, three hundred and ten  mountains over 6000 m. in height.
• The highest mountain (Mt. Everest) on earth, eight other magnificent peaks over 8000 m. and the deepest valley (Kali Gandaki) on earth.
• A diverse terrain ranging from the tropical zone in the Terai (50 m. above sea level) to the alpine zone (up to 8850 m).
• A diversity of flora and fauna.
• Colorful festivals, temples, and stupas.
• The birthplace of Lord Buddha.
• The most exciting and challenging river rafting in the world.               

• Religion:
   Nepal is the only Hindu kingdom in the world. Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines are scattered all over the kingdom.Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the light of Asia. There is a complex blending of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.

• Clothing:
  Warm clothes are required from November to February and tropical wear from March until October. Special clothing is necessary for trekking and mountaineering.

• Health:
  International certificate of vaccination regarding current incluation against Cholera, Typhoid and yellow fevers are recommended.

• Permits:
  Permits are required to visit Nepal's interior regions not connected by major roads. Trekking permits are available from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Trekking permits are not necessary for the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions but a National Park entrance fee is required for these regions.

• Visa and Passports:
  A  passport valid for a minimum of six months is required at the Tribhuvan International Airport for all the tourists. A visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained from the Royal Nepal Embassy or entry points in Nepal.

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  Money and Credit Cards:
  Payments to hotels, travel agencies, and airlines must be made in foreign currency, Master and Visa cards are widelyaccepted at major hotels, shops , restaurants and travel agencies.