About Nepal


Nepal is Great Small Country

Nepal is the land of unparalleled scenic beauty and one of the most diverse geographical areas on the earth. It contains an incredible variety of topography in a relatively small area, ranging from the tropical lowlands of the "Tarai" at about 60m above sea level to the summit of Mt. Everest at 8,848m! What adds an even more interesting dimension to Nepal is the fact that its famously friendly people (20 million of them in this mountainous Kingdom just 400 miles long and 100 miles wide) are from over 100 over different tribal groups and their 175 spoken languages.

Location:

Between India & Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

Area:

147, 181 Sq. Km. Latitude: 26º12' and 30º27' North. Longitude: 80º4' and 88º12' East.

Capital:

Kathmandu.

People:

100 over Ethnic Groups & 125 Spoken Languages.

Political System:

Multiparty Democracy with Constitutional Monarch.

Topography:

From the world's deepest gorge "Kali-Gandaki" to highest point on earth "Mt. Everest"

Vegetation:

As per the size of the country, Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain forests to Alpine deserts.

Weather:

Climate ranges from Tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes.

Seasons:

Winter (December-February), Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-August), Autumn (September-November).

Monsoon:

Mostly rains at night, making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for trekking.

In this unique & small earth, travelers can discover various interesting & wonderful things in Nepal such as:

  • Trek up to 6000m. & Expeditions to the various mountains including eight of the fourteen peaks in the world which are over 8000m

  • Rafting in the fresh wild rivers & canoeing in the natural rivulets

  • Safari in sub-tropical forest with the animals in the wild & watch thousands of forest & wetland birds & butterflies

  • Observing the world heritage pilgrimages (Including Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha), civilization with enchanting views across the spectacular

  • Interact with the rural people in their communities with their traditional cultures, art and architecture

  • A Valuable chance to explore the picturesque thatch roof villages & homes of such wonders as the living goddess Kumari and other Gods

  • As per the size the country possesses one of the world's highest concentration and distribution of bio-diversity

  • Hidden valleys and crystal mountains

  • Ultimate destination of Mysticism and Exoticism

  • Country of Non-Stop Festivals

  • Anthropological treasure Land

  • Living Cultural Museum of the World

  • Land of 1047 Lamastic Monasteries

  • Nature's Amphitheater

  • Ecologists' dreamland !

The Nepali people are very friendly since hospitality and humanity are some of the characteristics of Nepali cultural ethics and tradition. All these experiences are available to the valuable guests.

 

Contact Information 
Thirdpole Treks & Expeditions 
P.O. Box 5503, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal 
Ph : 977-1-4423459, Mobile : 977-9851020970, Fx : 977-1-4410834 
E-mail: thirdpole@wlink.com.np or info@expeditionnepal.com 
Web: www.expeditionnepal.com