Tripadvisor Nepal

About Nepal: (Census 2011) Location: Between India and Tibet Area :   147,181 Sq. Kms. Longitude: 80° 4’ and 88°12’ East. Capital : Kathmandu People: 125 ethnic groups Political system: Federal democratic Republic Topography: From the world’s deepest gorge ‘Kaligandaki to Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth. Language   Nepali is the official language of Nepal. However, English is understood and spoken by majority of people in Kathmandu valley and other major cities. Time:  5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Time. Vegetation: Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding biodiversity in the world, ranging from subtropical Rainforests to Alpine deserts. Weather:   Climate ranges from Tropical in the lowlands to arctic higher altitudes. Clothing   Warm clothing are required from November till February and tropical wear from March till October. Religion   Previously Hindu country has been claimed secular. 8

Nepal has been named on top ‘Best Value Destination’ and 5th on the top 10 countries in the world to visit in 2017, according to Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel list released on Tuesday. Nepal is the only destination in South Asia that has been featured in Lonely Planet's Top Ten Destinations Guidebook. The world’s leading travel guide Lonely Planet says, "Even natural disasters can’t keep Nepal down for long. The 2015 earthquakes caused devastation, but what is most striking from a traveller’s perspective is not how much was lost but how much remains.” “Landmark temples crumbled, but others came through with just the odd tile out of place, and whole swathes of the country escaped serious damage, including most of the popular trekking trails.” It added, “Nepal has all the skills required to repair monuments and infrastructure, but what it does need is income. By visiting Nepal now and supporting local culture and people, you could help a nation re