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Nepal has a population of more than 26 million people, made up of over 40 different races and tribes. The country offers such diversity that the visitor may experience any lifestyle from the stone age, in far west and high hills, to the jet age of Kathmandu. When you're ready to come and visit, contact our Sponsors, to be guaranteed immersion in the culture and heritage of Nepal. Full story

One may visit Nepal to study in public or private institutions to acquire degree as well as to learn about Nepali way of education and its institutionalization. Many business houses and none profit organizations do offer internships. Contact them with your request, you will surely find one that meets your requirements. Also contact Nepal's two important colleges Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University to ascertain their interest as well as any vacant student exchange programs etc. Full story

FAQs about Nepal Where is Nepal? Nepal is a land locked, mountainous kingdom in southern Asia. It is located between India and China. The capital of Nepal is 'Kathmandu' . What is Nepal known for? Nepal is known for Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, spectacular natural beauty that can be seen in its land specially hilly regions, known as the birth place of Lord Buddha, and the Hindu Goddess Lord Sita. Also known as the home of Gurkha Warriors. It is also known as a country with abundant Natural Water Sources. Full story

Phone/Fax and Dialing Codes - Dialing into the Country? Nepal has just recently begun to privatize telecommunications within the country. Cell phones and pagers have been made available as of Mid-1999. Long Distance calling is still in the dark-ages. VOIP (Voice Over IP) license is not yet provided. AT&T has linked up to allow card calls and access number is 0-800-77001. Remember Nepal's Country Code is 977, and Kathmandu's city code is 1. Normal and Mobile phone numbers are 7 and 10 digits respectively. Inquiries can be made at 197. Full story

General Information Payment in hotels, travel agencies and airlines are made in foreign exchange. Nepal has modern banking facilities and some of the International Banks have their own offices in Kathmandu. Almost all foreign currencies along with credit cards such as American Express, Visa and Master Card, etc. are accepted in Nepal at major hotels, shops and restaurants. Full story

You've read all about the amazing beauty of Nepal and are planning your next vacation in this fascinating country. You will need to book accommodation for your holiday in Nepal and the options are extensive. Accommodation in Nepal varies from hotels to apartments, to resorts and much more, catering for any budget. Visit the “Hotels” page to find out about hotel accommodation in Nepal. In this section we will focus on other forms of holiday accommodation in Nepal. Full story

Kumari Devi - The Living Goddess Not only does Nepal have many gods, goddess, deities, Bodhisattvas (near Buddhas), avatars and manifestations, which are worshipped and revered as statues, images, paintings and symbols, but it also has a real living goddess. The Kumari Devi is a young girl who lives in the building known as the Kumari Ghar, right beside Kathmandu's Durbar Square. Full story

Country Code - 977 City Code for Kathmandu - 1 Taxis & Tempos (three wheeler auto-rickshaws) can be hailed off the street, though it might be a bit difficult to find after sundown. The charge for metered taxi is Rs. 7 at initial flag down and then Rs. 2 for every 200 meters and for the tempos, it starts with Rs. 3. There is an extra 50% charge from 9 pm to 6 am. There are numerous taxi companies and all kinds of cabs. All cabs and tempos have black plates with white numbers and most of the cabs also carry a sign of “taxi”. All the metered tempos are black in color and not very spacious and comfortable as taxis. For night taxis (8 pm to 6 am), call the Night-Taxi Service at Dharma Path (Ph: 4224374). Full story

Getting Nepal Visas (Legal Issues & Red Tape) General Information Nepal extends trouble-free issuance of visa to all the citizens worldwide at Royal Nepalese Embassies or Consulates abroad and at entry-point Immigration Offices. Presentation of a valid passport, two passport size photos and fees mentioned below are required. Full story

General Information Travelers are ever-searching for the untrained path, for places and peoples unspoiled and exotic. But, tourism can no longer afford to spoil new discoveries. Litter and cultural pollution soon erode visitor appeal and more important, indigenous lifestyles dependent upon a delicate natural balance vanish forever. Responsible tourism is a more sound investment where everybody wins. Full story