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Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 metres above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 metres, all within a distance of 150 kilometres. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the riches cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups who speak over 70 languages and countless more dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sight-seeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth.Come and join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs. - Area: 147,181 square kilometres - Capital: Kathmandu - Official Language: Nepali - Currency: Nepalese Rupee - Time-zone: GMT +05:45 - 2% of all the Flowering Plants in the World. - 8% of the World's population of Birds. - 4% of Mammals on Earth. - 11 of the World's 15 Families of Butterflies. - 600 Indigenous Plant Families. The word Nepal is derived from Nepa Bhasa, the language of Newars, as the old name of Kathmandu valley was Nepa. Nepal Bhasa, language of Newars was called as Nepal Bhasa. Nepal also has some of the world's best white water rafting. You can ride a highly technical class 5+ river for eight to eleven days, or take a casual two days through gentle currents flanked by majestic scenery, camp under the stars in the wilderness and bathe in the many cascading waterfalls. Nepal's thundering waters coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalaya provide unmatched thrills for rafting and Kayaking whilst immersing yourself in the ever changing landscape. With trips to suit all ages and skills over varying lengths of time, rafting in Nepal will surely be one of the highlights of a stay in theis Himalayan Kingdom There are few countries n the world that are as fascinating and diverse as Nepal. Whether you seek the challenging of ascending Mt. Everest, the thrill of white water rafting, the excitement of tracking the Royal Bengal Tiger in a jungle, or just taking in the vibrant culture of local villages and their people, Nepal has it all! Probably the most popular activity in Nepal are the world's renowned treks, and Nepal is the premier place to do this. Trekking in this area is demanding and varied with a choice of peaks and glaciers to aim for. They are always accompanied by the beauty of the deepest valleys, thundering rivers and the grace of surrounding alpine forests. To the west of Nepal you will find the Himalayan ranges of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu that provide picturesque backdrop to a blend of cultures and indigenous people found nowhere else in the world. |
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