Explore Nepal Tours

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It's known for being the birthplace of Buddha and for being home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, and eight of the world's ten highest peaks. Nepal is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. 

Key Details:

• Capital: Kathmandu 
  
• Area: 147,516 sq km (slightly larger than Arkansas) 
  
• Population: Approximately 31.1 million 
  
• Official Language: Nepali 
  
• Religion: While Nepal is officially secular, it's a diverse nation with Hinduism and Buddhism as the predominant religions, followed by Islam, Christianity, and others. 
  
• Geography: Nepal features a diverse geography, from the fertile plains of the Terai region to the subalpine hills and the towering Himalayas, including Mount Everest. 
  
• Government: A Federal Democratic Republic. 
  
• Historical Context: Nepal was never a colony and has a unique history as the world's only Hindu Kingdom until 2008. 
  

Other Notable Points:
Nepal is known for its rich cultural heritage and is considered the "Land of Temples". 
It's a popular destination for trekking and mountaineering, drawing adventurers to its numerous trails and peaks. 
The country's flag is unique, being the only one in the world with a non-rectangular shape. 
Nepal's time is also unique, being 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), effectively 15 minutes ahead of India.