Nepal Country Guide | Guide to Nepal

Country Guide Nepal

Capital: Kathmandu

Population: 27,133,000

Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)

Religions: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census)

Government: parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

Languages: Nepali 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4%, Tharu (Dagaura/Rana) 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.6%, Magar 3.3%, Awadhi 2.4%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5% (2001 census)

Climate: varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south

Phone Code: 977

Festivals in Nepal

Elephant Polo World Championships [article]

Mani Rimdu Festival [article]

Mani Rimdu [photo gallery]

Mani Rimdu Festival [photo gallery]

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival [web site]

Elephant Polo World Championships [web site]

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Nepal Accommodation

Hotels in Nepal

Nepal Flights

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Nepal Tours

Tours in Nepal

Nepalese Reading

Trekking and Climbing in Nepal (Trekking & Climbing Guides)

A comprehensive traveler's and trekker's guide to one of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain regions in the world. Opening chapters provide an overview of the country and culture, plus essential information and logistics for visitors and trekkers. In-depth trekking and climbing chapters cover five regions: Western Nepal, Annapurna, Langtang, Everest, and Eastern Nepal. The treks range from classic teahouse routes to newly-charted expeditions. The climbs range from easy scrambling to moderately technical.

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