The roof of the world — eight of the ten highest mountains on Earth, the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, Kathmandu's temple-packed Durbar Squares, and teahouse treks through Sherpa country.
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Population
- 29,911,840
- Area
- 140,800 km²
- Languages
- Nepali
- Currency
- Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
- GDP
- $46,080M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
National dish
Dal bhat
Annual visitors
230,000 (2020)
Safety
Low (2.13/100k)
Avg temp
14.2°C
Religion
Hinduism
Coast
Landlocked
☎ Police 110 · Ambulance 102 · Fire 101
Travel guide
Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल Nepāl) is a landlocked country in the Himalayas of South Asia. It has eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's tallest, on the border with Tibet, as well as Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Originally a monarchy for two centuries, Nepal has been ruled under a republic since 2008.
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Best time to visit
October–November is the post-monsoon golden season — clear skies and perfect mountain views. March–May is spring trekking season with rhododendrons in bloom. June–September is monsoon — most trails are muddy. December–February is cold but clear and uncrowded.
Visa
Most nationalities including US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport (USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days) or in advance at Nepalese embassies.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (4)
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