Nepal
is the root of Buddhism : the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha and is
also the only Hindu kingdom in the world. Here is where the two ancient
religious harmoniously blend together to create festivals and festivities
that are unique to the rest of the world.
For the traveler, Nepal is the perfect destination to
encounter the spirit of true Himalayan adventure. This is the country
where one can experience delightful holidays of culture tours, a thrilling
mountain flight to the vicinity of Mt. Everest, wildlife safaris into
the abode of Tigers and Rhinos, treks into the breathtaking Himalayas
and running the river rapids on kayaks or rafts.
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in
terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal
variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level
to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance
of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from Subtropical to Arctic.
Nepal – occupying only 0.1% of the earth –
is home to:
2% of all the flowering plants in the world;
8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species);
4% of mammals on earth;
11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species);
600 indigenous plant families;
319 species of exotic orchids.
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