Location

Nepal is located between India to the South and Tibet to the north 

 In area it is a simular size to the UK with a population of aprox 25 million

Most of the population live in the rural areas with the exception of its capital Kathmanu

To the south lie the plains or Terai region and to the north the Himalayan mountains rising to the Tibetian platau

 Weather 

Spring (between March – May): The temperature is warm and comfortable

Summer (between June – August): This is the monsoon season in Nepal followed by high temperatures

Autumn (between September – November): This is the best tourist season in Nepal this is also the season of festivities as Nepal celebrates the biggest Hindu festivals Dashain followed by Tihar.

Winter (between December – February): The weather is cooler with warm days and cool nights

Temperature Chart ( In Celsius )

Religion 

Although Buddha was born in Nepal most of the population are Hindu

Nepal has a large Tibetan community who fled following the invasion of their country

Festivals

Nepal has more festivals than there are days in the year from Holy, Dashain and Tihar to days for cars and motorcycles and dogs

Hinduism

 The Kumari - The Living Godess

Buddism

The Dali Lama

Lumbini

The Birthplace of Buddha