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Introduction
to Nepal
 
The
Himalayan Country of Nepal, rich in natural and cultural heritage
is located between latitude of 26 o 22 N to 30 o 27 N, longitude
of 80 o 4 E to 88 o 12 E. In the North its bordered with China
and in South, East and West with India. From East to West the mean
length of the country is 885 kms and the width from North to South
193 kms. The country covers a total area of 147,181 sq. kms with
a variation of altitude from 70m to 8848m above the sea level.
The time of the country is 5 hrs 45 mins ahead of Greenwich Mean
Time.Ecologically the country is divided into mountainous, hilly
and terai regions, stretching out from East to West:
The Mountains
A
fascinating Himalayan Kingdom, Nepal occupies the largest
part of the youngest mountain range on earth. The towering
Himalayan range extends 800km across the Northern belt
of the country covering one-third of the total landmass
of the country. The altitude of this area rises from
4877 m. to 8848 m., above the sea level. Among 14 peaks
above 8000 m. on Earth 8 of them lie here including
Mt. Everest, the highest among them. Expeditions leading
to the top of the mountains and high altitude treks
are done in this region.
The Hills
The
hills lie between the mountains and the plains (terai).
Here, the altitude varies from 610m. to 4877m. above
the sea level. The hills, valleys, forests, rivers and
basins in this region makeup largest land mass of the
country. The region is a prime destination for the trekkers
and rafters alike.
The Terai
In the southern part of the country the low flat land (200m
in average), an extension of Gangetic plains known as Terai cover
the country. Dense subtropical forest evident in this area houses
numerous different species of birds and multitude of exotic animals
such as tigers, rhinoceros, bears, wild boars and deer to name a
few.
Jungle safari tours on elephant backs attract tourists to this part
of the country.
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