Nepal Fact-Sheet
संघीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल
Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Motto : जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी(Devnagari)
"Mother and Motherland are Greater than Heaven"
"Mother and Motherland are Greater than Heaven"
National Flag :
Nepal Emblem : 
Anthem: “Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka Hami, Eutai Mala Nepali"
Capital (and largest city) : Kathmandu (Nepali: काठमांडौ)
27°42′N 85°19′E27.7°N 85.317°E
Official languages : Nepali
Recognised Regional languages Maithili, Nepal- Nepal Bhasa, Bhojpuri,
Tharu, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Awadhi, Sherpa, Kiranti and
other 100 different indigenous languages.
Demonym : Nepali
Government : Republic
President : Ram Baran Yadav
Vice President : Parmanand Jha
Prime Minister : Baburam Bhattarai
Republic declared : May 28, 2008
Total land Area : 147,181 km2 (93rd), 56,827 sq mi
Population : July 2008 – estimated : 29,519,114
2007 Census : 28,875,140
Currency : Rupee (NPR)
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Demonym : Nepali
Government : Republic
President : Ram Baran Yadav
Vice President : Parmanand Jha
Prime Minister : Baburam Bhattarai
Republic declared : May 28, 2008
Total land Area : 147,181 km2 (93rd), 56,827 sq mi
Population : July 2008 – estimated : 29,519,114
2007 Census : 28,875,140
Currency : Rupee (NPR)
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General Information
Getting into Nepal:
By Air: Kathmandu is linked by direct flight to/from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Vienna, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Karachi, Kolkota, Banglore, Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Varanasi, Dhaka, Paro (Bhutan), Lhasa (Tibet) Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai (China) and Osaka (Japan).
By Land: All visitors entering Nepal by land can enter through the following routes-Kakarbhitta, Birjung, Sunauli, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
Season:
The most popular seasons for traveling to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India are spring (Feb-May) and autumn (Aug-Nov). During the monsoon season (June-Aug) tours and treks are also possible depending on where you are going.
What to wear:
During most of the year light woolens and cottons are sufficient for day wear, with warmer clothes are necessary in the morning and evenings. Heavy woolen clothing is required during winter.
Communication:
Private communication centers and hotels provide ISD, STD, Fax and E-mail services. The STD code for Nepal is 977. Inquiries can be made at 197.
Electricity:
Major towns in Nepal have electricity and the voltage available is 220 volts and 50 cycles. Load shedding is sometimes experienced in Nepal. However, most of the hotels have installed their own generators.
Time difference:
Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes a head of GMT (Greekhich Mean Time) and approximately 12 hours and 12 hours and 50 minutes a head of Pacific Time.
Money and Credit Cards:Payment can be made in foreign exchange in hotels, travel agencies and airlines. Credit cards such as American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, travel agencies, shops and restaurants.
Travel Documents:
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended return date and tourist multiple entry visa is available upon arrival at airport and borders.
Tourist Guide:
We provide all government-registered licenced tourist guides who can communicate fluently in different foreign languages; English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean.
By Air: Kathmandu is linked by direct flight to/from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow, Vienna, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Karachi, Kolkota, Banglore, Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Varanasi, Dhaka, Paro (Bhutan), Lhasa (Tibet) Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai (China) and Osaka (Japan).
By Land: All visitors entering Nepal by land can enter through the following routes-Kakarbhitta, Birjung, Sunauli, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
Season:
The most popular seasons for traveling to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India are spring (Feb-May) and autumn (Aug-Nov). During the monsoon season (June-Aug) tours and treks are also possible depending on where you are going.
What to wear:
During most of the year light woolens and cottons are sufficient for day wear, with warmer clothes are necessary in the morning and evenings. Heavy woolen clothing is required during winter.
Communication:
Private communication centers and hotels provide ISD, STD, Fax and E-mail services. The STD code for Nepal is 977. Inquiries can be made at 197.
Electricity:
Major towns in Nepal have electricity and the voltage available is 220 volts and 50 cycles. Load shedding is sometimes experienced in Nepal. However, most of the hotels have installed their own generators.
Time difference:
Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes a head of GMT (Greekhich Mean Time) and approximately 12 hours and 12 hours and 50 minutes a head of Pacific Time.
Money and Credit Cards:Payment can be made in foreign exchange in hotels, travel agencies and airlines. Credit cards such as American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, travel agencies, shops and restaurants.
Travel Documents:
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended return date and tourist multiple entry visa is available upon arrival at airport and borders.
Tourist Guide:
We provide all government-registered licenced tourist guides who can communicate fluently in different foreign languages; English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean.
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