Where is Nepal - General Information About Nepal

Nepal is specially known as a highest mountain in the world & birth place of Lord Buddha. Nepal is Landlocked country in Southern Asia between the Tibet Autonomous Reason of China and India. With an area 147,181 square kilometers and a population of approximately 27 million. Nepal has a rich geography. It contains eight of the world's ten highest peaks including Mount Everest 8848m the highest point on Earth. Nepal is known for it's huge water resource. The range of mountain in Nepal are capture by panoramic snow capped high peaks.

Nepal is commonly divided into three physiography areas. Terai (low-lying land) , Hill and Mountain from south to north . There are five climatic zones that correspond to the altitude the tropical zone, cold zone, arctic zone,temperate zone and sub-arctic zone. Nepal is the land of gentle foothills and high peaks, cutural and tradition, ancient temple and monasteries, shady alpine forests and exotic wildlife, natural freshwater lake and thundering rivers. Which make it a major tourist destination. 

Facts About Nepal.

                                                                                                    

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Official Name : Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Location : South Asia 

Capital : Kathmandu

Area : 147,181 sq km (56,827 sq nukes)

Population : 26,620,809 (Nepal Census 2011 Preliminary Report  )

Time : GMT + 5.45

Language : Official language Nepali 

Religion : Mainly Hindu (81%) , Buddhist (11%) , Muslim minority (4%) , and others (4%)

National Flower : Rhododendron - Arboretum (Lali Gurans)

National Animal : Cow

Currency : Nepalese Rupee (NRS,Rs)

Season :       1.  Spring : Mar - May

                     2.  Summer : Jun - Aug

                     3.  Autumn : Sep - Nov
                     4. Winter : Dec - Feb

General Information About Nepal

Eight of the 14 eight-thousanders of the world lie in Nepal which are Mt Everest 8848m, Kanchenjunga 8586m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu 8463m, Cho Oyu 8201m, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Manaslu 8163m, and Annapurna 8091m.

Nepal's has a nine Ramsar sites which are Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve,Beeshazarital, Jagdishpur Reservoir, Ghodaghodital, Gokyo, Phoksundo Lake, Rara Lake, Gosaikunda, and Mai Pokhari 

Nepal's Protected Areas cover 19.67 % of it's land compared to the global average of 11%, which are nine national park, three wildlife reserves, one heritage reserve, three conservation areas, and 11 buffer zones.

Nepal is known as a second most richest country in water resource in the world after Brazil. There are about 6,000 rivers, 3,252 glaciers, 2,315 glacial lakes and 200 lakes.

Tsum Valley Trek - Tsum Valley Trekking Itinerary

Situated in northern Gorkha district Nepal.  Tsum Valley popularly knows as the ' Hidden Valley' disc by the Baudha Himal (6692m) and Himal Chuli (7893m) to the west Ganesh Himal (7422m) to the south and Sringi Himal (7161m) to the north. Tsum comes from the Tibetan word ' Tsombo' which means vivid. Traditionally Tsum valley was a culturally distinct geographical area called 'Tsum Tso Chucksums' which means thirteen provinces rules as a single territory. Situated at an altitude arise from a 1905m at Lokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyan Pass on the tibetan border. The valley occupies an area of about 1663 km2. This includes two remote villages' development committee Chhekampar ' Upper Tsum' and Chumchet ' Lower Tsum'. 

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The Valley opened to foreign trekkers in 2008 so far with initiative from Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN). Tsum valley is rich in ancient art,culture and religion.The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin & speak their own dialect, still this valley is especially untouched to modern flavor. Due to its immaculate state and remoteness, still  the ancient relics are seen. The world has gone round for the new wilderness and seeks for new achievement but this hidden valley had been detached from all plumpness for centuries. As a result the unique culture of this valley has remained intact.

Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary 

Day 01:  Kathmandu or Pokhara to Arughat.
Day 02:  Trek to Liding.
Day 03:  Trek to Maccha Khola.
Day 04:  Trek to Jagat.
Day 05:  Trek to Lokpa.
Day 06:  Trek to Chumling.
Day 07:  Trek to Chhokangparo.
Day 08:  Trek to Nile.
Day 09:  Trek to Bhajyo (Chhekya).
Day 10:  Rest day at Bhajyo (Chhekya).
Day 11:  Trek to Rachen Gumba.
Day 12:  Trek to Dhumje.
Day 13:  Trek to Gumba Lungdang.
Day 14:  Trek to Ripchet.
Day 15:  Trek to Dobhan.
Day 16:  Trek to Soti Khola.
Day 17:  Trek to Arughat.
Day 18:  Arughat to Pokhara or Kathmandu.

Note: The above itinerary is a only for guideline, this trek itinerary can be modified.

* Need more information you can buy Trekking Guide to Tsum Valley .

How to Get From Pokhara Nepal to Varanasi

Next destination Varanasi !!! Are you planning to visit Varanasi India ? And still you are confused how to go there. There are two major way as your choice depending on what advantages you are considering comfort, adventure, experience or fast.

1. By Bus & Train

Public bus is on of the cheapest way to take you to Nepal and India Border called ( Sunali ). Bus departure daily from Tourist Bus Station Pokhara at 06 : 30 , 07:30 and 08:00 am or you can take evening or overnight buses from Local Bus Station Pokhara. The approximate duration is 6-7 hours to go Sunali. After visa application take a Bus or Jeep to Gorakhpur trains station approximate 3 hours driving, and Gorakhpur to Varanasi by train. Trains leave early morning 5:30, 6:30, 22:30, and 23:05 travel time 5-6 hrs but pre-booking is advised several days in advance.

2. By Flight

Taking a flight down to Varanasi is definitely the most convenient way when it takes approximately 50 min ( unless the flight is delayed ). There are two airlines direct flight from Kathmandu to Varanasi , Buddha Air Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun ( flight time 15:00 ) and Air India Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun ( flight time 14:25 ) and of course you can take domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. There are several domestic flight operating daily and direct to Kathmandu ( starting morning 8:30 to every half an hour till 16:30 ).

Note: It is advisable to book your ticket well in advance, especially during the high peak tourist season of Mar to May and Oct to Jan when most flights run full.