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Nepal

Capital : Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal

Official Language : Nepali is the official language of Nepal

Currency : Rupee is the currency of Nepal

Nepal a landlocked country lies high in the Himalayas between the two nations India and China. Nepal officially termed as the Kingdom of Nepal lies in the southern part of Asia. Nepal is considered as the most Hinduic nation in the whole world. The nation covers an area of 147,181sq.Km. The culture of Nepal bears a strong influence of the neighboring countries like Tibet and India. Great similarities are found in terms of clothing, language and food. The landscape of the land comprises of the Humid Terai in the south and the northern part of the country has the lofty Himalayas.
The country has an estimated population of 27,133,000 inhabitants. Nepal is the home to the world's eight highest mountains and has always enjoyed the reputation of being one of the favorite tourist haunts of the country. Nepal has five climatic Zones- tropical zone, subtropical zone, temperate zone, sub arctic zone and the arctic zone.

Major Cities

Kathmandu is the largest and the capital city of Nepal. The other major cities in Nepal are Bharatpur, Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, Birgunj, Janakpur, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Mahendranagar.

Tourist Attractions

Nepal being a favorite tourist haunt is a land full of nature's bounty that lingers in your dreams for years long to come. The scenic beauty and the rich culture of the land beckon tourists from all round the world. The splendid temples and the breathtaking sights are the greatest attractions of the place. The world's highest mountain, Everest is situated in Nepal and a glimpse of the snow-clad peak invites visitors from all round the corner. Nepal is the perfect destination to try your hands in trekking and white water rafting. The splendid beauty of the region is an unbeatable combination of excitement and adventure. Durbar Square is a notable place in Nepal renowned for its charming monuments, splendid temples and wandering animals.
The kings of Nepal are also crowned in this part of the land. The Monkey Temple is the oldest and the most sacred place of Kathmandu. The Patan Museum is one of the most popular museums in Nepal. The museum offers detailed information about Asian art and the history of Nepal. Hanuman Dhoka Square built to pay homage to god Hanuman is full of real monkeys to be watched for. The Pashupatinath temple, Kumari Chowk, Thamel and Seti Gandaki are other special attractions of the place.

Accommodation

Nepal has a plenty of hotels and resorts for people to check in and have a nice time in the breathtaking locations. The hotels offer great accommodation and brilliant dinning facilities. The rooms are well furnished and offer comfortable amenities. Hyatt Regency Kathmandu; The Everest Hotel Kathmandu, Haatiban Resort; Haatiban, The Fort Resort; Nagarkot, Hotel Country Villa; Nagarkot, The Hotel Sunset View, Hotel Garuda; Kathmandu and Hotel Phewa Prince Pokhara are the major hotels of the country.

Transportation
Nepal has only one International airport, Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu. The capital city of Nepal has no railways working within the boundary of the city. There is only a railway in the southern part of the country. There are highways to connect one part of the city to the other and only one port in Birgunj.

Shopping
Shopping in Nepal is a great experience as the stores are filled with ample of choices that leave you at your wits end to make a perfect choice. The main streets are dotted with tourists' shops to cater to the demands of the foreign guests. The impressive jewelries, clothes and Nepalese crafts forms to be the best bargains from Nepal. The small village shops are the perfect places to look for beautiful potteries. Traditional crafts mans colony in Patan is a perfect shopping destination to look for handicrafts.

Precautions Terrorism is a major cause of concern throughout the world. The internal problems of Nepal can be a major problem for the tourists. Pick pocketing is a common problem in Kathmandu and so every traveler has to pay attention to his or her personal goods. Sensible precautions should be taken while planning trips within the cities and its better to leave behind expensive articles.

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