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Nepal
Nepal got a good natured and accommodating people; a land of majestic Himalayan scenery comprising eight of the world”¦s ten highest mountains, including Mt Everest: the uppermost place on earth at 29,029ft (8,848m).As it is diverse in geography (situated between India and Tibet), the Kingdom of Nepal is filled with as many different ethnic groups, customs and traditions. You can see the modern shops co-existing with street sellers while the pyramidal Buddhist temples just behind you. Colorful cultures and people spread across this country. Nepal is well endowed with glorious scenery ”V verdant terraced valleys, rushing rivers and ice-blue lakes that originate in the ”„abode of snows”¦, or Himalayas.
Hold BNO and SAR passport need to apply visa
Nepal Consulate Info:
Address: Unit 1206, Greenfield Tower Concordia Plaza, 1 Science Museum Road Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Tel: 2369 7813
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Nepal has two seasons ”V the dry season (Oct-May) and the rainy, monsoon season (Jun-Sep)
Early spring (Mar-Apri) and late autumn (Oct-Nov) are the best times to visit. From December to February there is snow on the mountains with freezing temperatures at high altitudes, while the summer (Jun-Aug) can be very hot for general travel. |
Capital
Katmandu
Area
140,800 sq km
Population
26,000,000
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all major tourist areas
Religion
90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, 2% other
Time Zone
2 hours behind Hong Kong
Currency
Rupees, (Rs)
Exchange rate
HKD 1 = Rs 8.9789 (for reference only)
Electricity
220V
 
IDD Code
977 |
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5D/4N Kathmandu & Pokhara (Nature & Himalayas)
