NEPAL IN BRIEF
Nepal is richest country in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and latitudinal variant. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848.86 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climate conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal occupies only 0.1% of the total landmass of the earth is home to:
2% of all the flowering plants in the world
8% of the worlds' population of birds (more than 848 species)
4% of mammals on earth
11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species)
600 indigenous plant families
319 species of exotic orchids
Area :147516 sq.km.
Location: Situated between China in the north and India in the south, east and west.
Capital: Kathmandu.
Population:29.19 million (Census Report 2021 Nepal).
Language: Nepali is the national language; travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.
Religion: Nepal is a secular state with a predominance of Hindu and Buddhist populations.
Currency: Nepali Rupee.
Political System: Federal Democratic Republic
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons (1)Winter: December-February, (2)Spring: March-May (3)Summer: June-August, (4)Autumn: September-November. Monsoon is from June till mid-September. Nepal can be visit the whole year-round.
Kathmandu summer (May, June, July): Max 28.1 degrees celsius, Min 19.5 degrees celsius, Rain 312.9 mm. In winter (Dec, Jan, Feb):Max 19.3 degrees celsius, Min 3.0degrees celsius, Rain 15.4 mm.
Pokhara in summer (May, June, July): Max 29.7 degrees celsius, Min 21.3degrees celsius, Rain 829.7 mm. In winter (Dec, Jan, Feb): Max 20.3degrees celsius, Min 7.7degrees celsius, Rain 26.3 mm.
Chitwanin summer (May, June, July): Max 33.0 degrees celsius, Min 25.3degrees celsius, Rain 404.0 mm. In winter (Dec, Jan, Feb): Max 24.1 degrees celsius, Min 8.3 degrees celsius, Rain 13.8 mm.
What to Wear: Light weight clothing is recommended from May through October. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season.
Thanks with gratitude,
Tamang Chhetup
(Private Teacher/Private Tour Guide/Adventure Trekking Guide/Tour & Trekking Planner)
E-mail:tmg.chhetup@gmail.com
Whatsapp No.: 9851175318
Kathmandu, Nepal
2022
Source: NTB Nepal.