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Nepal is a small Himalayan country landlocked by China from north and India from east, west and south. Nepal
houses the tallest and the youngest mountain range in the world. Wide range of ethnic diversity and biodiversity
is spread within the small boundaries of the country. High sky scaling snow capped White Mountains to plains of
Terai, Nepal boasts of varying nature and terrains within the short span of land. Nepal also boasts of one of the
world's best scenic beauties. Voted as one of the best tourist destinations by the BBC News, Nepal provides up
close and personal encounters with the Himalayas to the visiting tourists. The smiling faces of Nepalese restore
life in souls of the visiting tourists accompanied by the best scenic views in the world. This is the best prize
anyone can get after hours of tedious treks in the mountains of Nepal.

Nepal provides several of activities to the visiting guests like trekking, mountain climbing, rafting, cultural tours,
paragliding and many more heart stopping activities. The people of Nepal are very much welcoming to the
incoming guests. The population of consists of Sherpas in the northern region of the country, Brahmins, Newars,
Gurungs, Rais, Magars and Limbus in the mountain range and Chaudharys, Tharus and other castes in the Terai
belt of the country. Other ethnic groups are also widely spread in the various parts of the country. Each caste has
their own culture and tradition. Yet they live in perfect harmony within this small span of the land.
The Nepalese people are well known for their bravery in the Second World War from which they are hailed as
erce ghters knowing no fear and with lots of courage and valour stored in them. They are also known for their
simple behavior and undeteriorating loyalty to the one who they serve.

Geography: Nepal is a country of diversity from tropical forest to eight of Mountain Ranges of Nepal the highest
mountains on earth stretches in 147,181 square kilometers. It is a land of amazing extremes, is the home of the
world's highest Mountains with about thirty six ethnic groups, warm people, resplendent art and architecture. Its
unique oral and faunal endowments bring warm hospitality for anyone in search for Shangri-La. In the terms of
bio diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation it's elevation, the country ranges
from 60m at sea level to the highest point on earth. Nepal is situated between China in the north and India in the
South. The population is approximately 29 million people. The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu.

Religion Culture: Hinduism and Buddhism are two predominant religions of Nepal. Hinduism occupies highest
status and secondly the Buddhist then partly the other religions. Nepalese people are traditionally religious. All
have faith on good deeds and it is the traditional custom of people rooted in their religious faith. They pay
respect to superiors and guests. Guests are considered as Gods. The festivals dedicated to Gods and Goddesses
are celebrated in the country. In Nepal, marriage is generally settled by parents with the mutual consent of the
boys and girls.

Himalayan and Mountain Region: The Himalayan region of Nepal ranges in the altitude between 3,000m and
8848 m. It houses eight of the fourteen highest mountains on earth. The mountain region occupies 64% of the
countries total land. This region is formed by the Mahabarat Range soaring up to 4877m. To the South lies the
Churia range which altitude varies from 610m to 1524 m.

Climate: Nepal has four major seasons, namely, winter: December- February. Spring: March- May. Summer: June
- August and Autumn: September to November. Nepal can be visited whole year around.