Enchantment is everywhere in Nepal, both fresh and invigorating in the shadow of the mountains or on terraced farmland, and stairs carved into the hillsides, or through the waterfalls, streams, rivers flowing from mountain ravines , valleys and forests filled with an abundance of flora and fauna. There are options spectacular lakes, streams, strong rivers for rafting, safaris, climbing the highest mountains, trekking through valleys and glens, and, above all, the people warm and welcoming. In this regard, Nepal becomes an ideal destination for tourists, hikers, climbers, writers, honeymooners, lovers, retirees and people involved in the investigation.
Nepal Geography
In Nepal, situated between two leviathans economic and geographical, is considered yam between two stones “as if Nepal bordering the Indian border to the east, west and south of the Tibetan Autonomous Republic Region of China shared people the border with the great Himalayan Nepal. The length of the province is 885 km from east to west and respiration varies from 145 km to 241 km from north to south. The total area is 147.181000 sq. km.
Climate
Nepal is not only the home of the mysterious and elusive snow leopard Yeti, but also a constant source of amazement for forecasters simply amazing variations in climatic conditions. Divided into three different geographical regions, houses covered with snow from the Himalayas of Nepal to the north, a vast expanse of the plain to the south and two ranges of hills, known as the Mahabharata and the range Churiya, acting as a bridge between the region’s geological north and south.
The most surprising thing about the geography of Nepal is that the distance between the tropical plains of the region of snowy mountains is much lower. While the distance between the tropical and alpine regions in most countries around the world is more than 1000 kilometers, is less than 100 km in some places of Nepal. . The temperature varies between zero in the mountains at over 30 degrees centigrade in the valleys, and the mercury drops to 38 degrees during the summer in the plains.
Population
’Unity in diversity “is really the mot only for a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual as Nepal. It had a population of 18,462,081 at the time of the 1991 census. The average population density at the time of 125 persons per square kilometer (329 square miles), although nearly half of them were concentrated in the Terai region of the strait. In contrast, the population was 26,469,569 in 2003 before. The population has grown rapidly since 1950, when there were only 9 million people. In 2003 the population was increasing at an annual rate of 2. 3 percent. Only 12 percent of the population lived in urban areas. The rate of population in urban areas, however, grew significantly, thanks to a number of reasons, social, political and economic.
Enter
You may need a tourist visa to enter the country. Propspective may require a visitor visa to various embassies and consulates in many countries. Nepal has diplomatic missions in
Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Burma, Canada, China, Denmark, Finaland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tibet, United Kingdom United States visas to prospective visitors.
Input / Output
The following entery exit points have been established by the Government of Nepal for foreign visitors:
1. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
2. Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (North)
3. Karkarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern)
4. Belahia, Bhairhawa (West)
5. Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
6. Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Middle East)
7. Mohana, Dhangadi (Far West)
8. Chauki Gadda, Mahendranagar (Far West)
Airway
Since there is only one international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the choice of Hobson Vistors to start their journey from the capital of the Himalaya itself. The company following airlines operate their services to and from Kathmandu
1. Nepal Airlines (operated by the government of Nepal, operates its service to / from Bangkok, Bangalore, Calcutta, Delhi, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Osaka, Paris, London, Shanghai, Singapore)
2. Korean Air (Seoul)
3. Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Dhaka)
4. Air China (Lhasa)
5. Condor (Monaco)
6. Druk Air (Paro)
7. Gulf Air (Abu Dhabi)
8. Indian Airlines (Delhi, Calcutta, Varanasi)
9. Qatar Airways (Doha)
10. International Thailand (Bangkok)
11. Martin Air (Amsterdam via Sharjah)
By Land
Although Indo Nepal border is porous, you must enter the country by road from India through a border crossing (as described in the entrance to the start / exit). Coming from Tibet, the path is Kodari, Sindhupalchowk. There is a national passenger rail in Nepal, but there is a train service from Calcutta, India. A train with the name of Mithila Express layers regularly between Howrah Station, Calcutta, Birganj, one of the main entry points to Nepal.
Contact
Although Nepal comminication infrastructure is not standard in the world, however, the city pincipal in all countries have maintained most sophisticated communication systems. These include:
1. Telephone: The country code for Nepal is 977. There are 2-3 numbers six-digit code local phone number. The communication system operated by Nepal Telecom, the semi-governmental organization, for its service in almost all the seventy-five districts. However, some countries outside of the leaf, not a phone. However, the optical fiber of the East-West project, which is nearing completion, is expected to cover all cities and towns of the country within two or three years. In addition to Nepal Telecom, United Tele Communication Limited (UTL), a private company, is offering its services in the Kathmandu Valley.
2. Cell Phones
The phones are widely used, but due to limitations geoprphical, some rural areas have only analog service, or service does not have any. Nepal Telecom and UTL CDMA network operators to manage, Mero Mobile, a private mobile phone network operates GPRS only. Travelers planning to bring their GPRS phones with them would do well to check that your phone supports the appropriate frequencies.
3. Internet
Internet cafes in most tourist areas almost all over the country. A hiker can surf the Internet Solokhumbu, the entry point of the region of Mount Everest. Nomal fee is Rs 20-30 per hour in big cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. New supply of Pokhara Lodge Lakeside Pokhara internet access for hotel guests.
4. Mail
The traditional mail system is there, but generally it is not always easy. Also, international parcel postal services can be costly. In addition, internationally renowned suppliers such as DHL and FedEx also have branches in many parts of the country.
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