Geographical Location

The total area of Nepal is 147,181 square kilometers, extended East to west 885m and North to south 193m. Nepal occupies 0.3 and 0.03 percent of the land area of Asia and the world respectively. Nepal is categorized into three topographical divisions: Terai, Hilly, and Moutain region. Terai is flat land, Hilly covers most of the green hills and valleys and the Mountains region is more than 3000m above sea level. 8 out of the 10 highest peaks are the home of the mountain region.

 Seasons of Nepal:

 Nepal is undoubtedly one of the best countries in the world, and one can enjoy it throughout the year. However, the topography of Nepal classified the four seasons in  a year which are :

Spring season: Springs start from  March to May. It is a mild temperature. The sky opens and great views greet the traveler. Spring is one of the best seasons for traveling in Nepal. Springs also bring vivid colors of flowers.

Summer Season: Summer comes after the spring. It falls from May to till August. It is the hottest season of Nepal. Hot but dry days are more comfortable than those of Monsoon days which are hot and humid.

Autumn season: Autumn is another best season for travelers in Nepal. It comes from September to November. The rain stops, the weather gets clear most of the time, and the temperature is pleasant so that traveler loves this season.

Winter season: Winter is the coldest season, falls December to till February. In the lower part, weather is foggy and misty barely seeing the sunshine in the Terai region. Likewise, in the high Himalayas, the snow falls like every day.

People and religion

People and religion of Nepal will be seen varieties as per geography of Nepal. However, the people of Nepal can be classified into two types – Aryan and Mangoloids. The majority of people in Nepal follow the Hindu religion, after that, People follow Buddhism, Christianity, and some other religions also followed by people. There is no discrimination in the religion in Nepal so Nepal is also known for the cooperation and harmony between different religious people. 

 Protected and conservation areas in Nepal:

Nepal has set up the goal of nature conservation. The total area of nature protection is about 23% of the total area. The protected area passes the landscape from the Himalayan region to the plains of Terai with a low and mid-mountain area. The main aim of this project is to utilize the local resources, within the local community, by the locals, to support the development of the local area. The conservation and protected areas are:

  National Parks in Nepal

1.    Chitwan National Park – 932 Sq. km

2.    Sagarmatha National Park – 1,148 Sq. km

3.    Langtang National Park – 1,710 Sq. km

4.    Rara National Park – 106 Sq. km

5.    Khaptad National Park – 225 Sq. km

6.    Shey Phoksundo National Park – 3,555 Sq. km

7.    Bardiya National Park – 968 Sq. km

8.    Makalu Barun National Park – 1,500 Sq. km

9.    Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park – 159 Sq. km

10.    Banke National Park – 550 Sq. km

11.    Shuklaphanta National Park – 305 Sq. km

12.    Parsa National Park – 637 Sq. km

 Wildlife Reserve in Nepal

1.    Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve – 175 Sq. km

2.    Parsa Wildlife Reserve – 499 Sq. km

3.    Suklapaphata Wilfereserve – 305 Sq. km

 Hunting Reserve

1.    Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve – 1,325 Sq. km 

 Conservation Area

1.    Annapurna Conservation Area – 7,629 Sq. km

2.    Kanchenjunga Conservation Area – Sq. km

3.    Manaslu Conservation Area – 1,663 Sq. km

4.    Blackbuck Conservation Area – 15.95 Sq. km

5.    Api Nampa Conservation Area – 1,903 Sq. km

6.    Gaurishankar Conservation Area – 2,179 Sq. km

World Heritage Sites in Nepal

UNESCO has enlisted 10 heritage sites in Nepal which are : 

1.     Kathmandu Darbar Square

2.    Patan Darbar Square

3.    Bhaktapur Darbar Square

4.    Pashupatinath temple

5.    Swaymbunath Stupa

6.    Boudha Stupa

7.    Changu Narayan Temple

8.    Lumbini

9.    Chitwan National park

10.    Sagarmatha National Park

Suggestion 

Nepal is abundant with nature, cultures, and diverse landscapes. It has many potential resources commonly known for electricity, tourism, culture, religion, wildlife, and adventure activities. As the resources are not exploited, Nepal is deemed as a developing country in the world. Being a small nation in the world, Nepal allures everyone to visit once in his or her lifetime. Some of the popular places Annapurna region, Everest region, Langtang region, Manaslu region etc are well-protected and conserved areas where anyone can enjoy the natural beauty, experience of hospitable people and their culture, and real rural life of Nepal.

 The instability on the government’s part has not helped the situation and only spreads a negative message to the outside world. Hence, political stabilization and peace are the crucial developing factors. The majority of the population depends on agriculture, however, Nepal still leans on other countries for food and it appears to have a very crumbling reputation. In order to increase our productivity we need to revolutionize the agricultural system. Definitely, education, skills development programs, and training are essential for the skilled manpower in Nepal. The private sector also plays an important role in economic and social development in Nepal. The government has to create a business-friendly environment, provide incentives, and encourage programs that emphasize more on young entrepreneurs.

 As far as tourism is concerned, Nepal is blessed with nature, cultures, and vivid history. According to the annual Economic Impact Research report for 2017, the tourism industry contributes 7.5 percent of Nepal's GDP. However, that is not enough. To raise the GDP we have to welcome many tourists within a year. That is possible to make it happen. We have beautiful places that can be potential destinations for the traveler and can be categorized as adventure, religious, holidays, Pleasure, MICE, and many more. 

In order to promote our products and services, we need to promote destination through cooperation between the Private and government sectors. We have to avoid traditional ideas, strategies, and promotional tools. We have time to move up, familiarize ourselves with advanced technology, and make use of digital marketing tools. Regarding the tourism bodies NTB, PATA, and NATTA, have to appear active and responsible with a far-sighted vision that can lead the access to our potential customers.

In conclusion, If we act on the weaknesses and threats of the present condition of Nepal, and work together (private and public sector) with proper plan and vision it is possible to make Nepal as one of the most prosperous countries in the world.