Nepal
The Great Himalayan Mountain Range secures most of the northern boundaries of India and separates it from Tibet and China.
Geography
Nepal measures about eight hundred kilometers along its Himalayan axis by one hundred and fifty to two hundred and fifty kilometers across. Nepal has an area of 147,181 square kilometers and is landlocked by India on three sides and China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north. Despite being a small country, Nepal has tremendous geographic diversity. It rises from as low as sixty meters elevation in the tropical Terai towards the northern rim of the Gangetic Plain, beyond the perpetual snow line to some ninety peaks over 7,000 metres including Earth's highest - Mount Everest at 8,848 metres. Such a rare geographical variation has created exceptionally diverse climate conditions and bio diversity in the country. From the wild buffalo of the subtropical climate to the snow leopard of the alpine terrain, Nepal has a lot to offer within a small territory.
Geographically Nepal can be divided into three regions - Mountain, Hill, and Terai regions.The Mountain region is the homeland of panoramic snowy peaks, with eight out of the world's fourteen highest peaks lying in this region. Many rivers duo perennial and non-perennial rivers originate from these snow capped peaks and flow down providing endless opportunities for rafting, boating, fishing, irrigating and immense hydropower potential. In fact, these mountain regions are uninhabited except for some scattered settlements in the mountainous valleys and plains.
Likewise, the Hilly region does have divisional landscapes, insurmountable hills, fertile valleys, flora and fauna, tranquil lakes and so on. The Hilly region is suitable for settlement due to a very favorable climate. Valleys in the hills have a denser population due to the fertile soil. The Hilly region constitutes the largest portion of Nepal's geographical area, The densely populated southern part of the country is the Terai region which occupies about seventeen percent of the total land area of the country. Because of the plain land and fertile soil for agriculture and alluvial plain the Terai realm is known as the "Food basket", of Nepal. This region also exhibits excellent wild life in its densely covered forests and the many wildlife reserves in this area attract thousands of animal and plant lovers every year .
Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the capital and the largest city of Nepal, derives its name from Kasthmandap or "house of wood" a pagoda-style temple. A few steps away is the Temple of the Living Goddess, where the clients may catch a glimpse of the Kumari at one of the open windows overlooking the inner courtyard. All around the splendour of historical monuments is the hustle & bustle of the market place. Vegetable vendors, trees of flutes, salesmen with their wares displayed on their person, souvenir hawkers, street shop selling imported goods and tucked away in a quiet corner the glittering bead market for custom made bead necklaces.
Patan
Patan is also known as Lalitpur othe "city of fine arts" and is the oldest city in the valley. This Buddhist City is said to have been founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Patan is the cradle of arts and architecture of the valley, a great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Well known among these are the Krishna Mandir, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwar temple, Jagatnarayan temple & the Mahabouddha temple. Patan is enclosed within 4 Buddhist stupas set on the four-corners of the outer boundaries of this ancient city.
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon meaning the "city of devotees" lies 14 km east of Kathmandu. It is the home of medieval art & architecture and still retains its rich medieval aroma. A city of farmers, Bhaktapur is also known for it's pottery and weaving. Bhaktapur is the most charming and the best preserved of the valley?s three cities. The intricately carved temples, alleyways and timeless atmosphere of this place is simply intriguing. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur include Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows, Bell of the barking dogs, Nyatapole Temple, Bhairavanath Temple, Dattatrya Temple, Pujari Math etc.
Weather & Seasonality Climatic conditions of Nepal vary from one place to another in accordance with their geographical features. In the north summers are cool and winters severe, while in the south summers are tropical and winters are mild. The mid-land regions are pleasant almost all year round, although winter nights are cool. Nepal has five seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter. In the Terai (south Nepal), summer temperatures exceed 37° C and higher in some areas, winter temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C in the Terai. In mountainous regions, hills and valleys, summers are temperate while winter temperatures can plummet under sub zero.
The Kathmandu Valley has a pleasant climate with average summer and winter temperatures of 19°C – 35°C and 2°C – 12°C respectively. Good to know is that on average temperatures drop 6°C for every 1,000 m you gain in altitude. The Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds blowing from Central Asia in winter, and forms the northern boundary of the monsoon wind patterns. Eighty percent of all the rain in Nepal is received during the monsoon (June-September). Winter rains are more pronounced in the western hills. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm, but it varies by eco-climatic zones, such as 3,345 mm in Pokhara and below 300 mm in Mustang. There is no seasonal constraint on traveling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views.
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