Location: Betwee India and the Tibetan Autonomous region of the People’s republic of China.

Area: 147181 Sq kms

Population: Nepal has approximate 23.5 million people.

Latitude: 26idegree 12’ and 30 degree 27’ North.

Longitude: 80 degree 4’ and 88 degree 12’east.

Capital: Kathmandu

Time: Nepal is 05hrs. 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard time.

Entering Nepal: The capital city of Kathmandu is linked by both air and road. Direct Flights link it India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Thailand, Tibet, China, Japan, Singapore, Hongkong, Dubai, Austria, Qatar etc..

Health: No international certificate of vaccinationGratis Visa  for 03 days stay in Nepal.
Fee exemption: Children under 10 Years.

Airport tax: Passenger departing from the Tribhuvan International Airport as required to pay an airport tax of Rs 770 if going to SAARC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Shrilanka) and Rs.1130 to all other international destinations. Domestic Airport tax is Rs.170.

Apart from above, Nrs. 565 is the tourism service fee.

Weather: Climate range 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 rais at night, Making the following days crispy clean and fresh. Most o the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan Zone is rain shadowed and ideal for trekking.

Political System: Multiparty democracy with constitutional monarch head.

Passport: A Valid Passport is required for all national.

Currency: Import of Indian currency by foreigner other than Indian national strictly prohibited. All visitors should obtain a receipt for all currency exchange. The same should be handed over at the airport at the time of departure and generally 10% of the amount exchanged can be reconverted from Nepalese rupees in to US dollars.

Local Currency: The Nepalese Rupee is the local currency and is subdivided in to 100 paisa. The denominations of currency notes availaber are in 1,2,5,10,20,100,1000 and coins in 5,10,215,50, 1 rupee and 2 rupee are currently in circulation. 1US$ = 76NRs.

Customs: Import A part from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty cigarettes

Religion: 80% Hindus, 10% Buddhists & rest Muslims, Jain, Sikh & Christian.

Altitudes:  Varies from 70m. to 8,850m.(Mt. Everest )

Holidays: Saturday is the weekly holiday, while museums remain closed on Tuesday and other government holidays.10A.M to 5 P.M.

Language: There are 36 ethnic groups who speak 70 Languages.Nepali is the official language and English is understood and spoken by the majority of people in Kathmandu valley and other major cities.

Visas: A visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained for the following duration from any Royal Nepal Embassy or consulates or at the entry points in Nepal.
Single entry 30 days      US$30
Multiple entry (30 days) US$50+ $30
Extension fee (1 to 30 days)      US $50
(200) or cigars(50) distilled liquor (one-1.15 liter bottle) and film 15 rolls. You can also bring in the following articles free of duty on condition that you take them out with you when you leave: binoculars, movie or video, camera, still camera, laptop computer and portable music system.

Wears: Medium-weight and easy to wash cottons can be good choice year round in the Kathmandu Valley. From October to February, Wollen sweaters, Jackets or similar warm outfits are necessary. Short or long sleeved shirts are good in March through May from June to September light and loose garments are advisable.

Hotels:  Hotels in Nepal are Star rated mainly Kathmandu.. Outside the valley they are as Deluxe, Standard &Budget.

Resturants: Nepal is a heaven for various international foods. Hotels & restaurants mailnly provide Nepalese, Chinese, Continental & Indian food. Other international cuisines are also available.

Shopping: Nepal is famous for the products like handmade paper, Semi precious stones, souvenir like stones, crystal, Buddha statues (gold, silver, copper, bronze etc.) woodcarvings, masks, ceramics, terracotta, Thanka paintings (a traditional Buddhists Painting) carpets, textiles (Pashmina shawls, sweater, t-shirst)