Ladakh is a beautiful place, which has the hustle and bustle with thick grove of popular trees. Ladakh consists of two districts Leh and Kargil. Its peaceful and tranquil settings justify its name, which in Buddhist mythology mean "Heaven on Earth". Ladakh, of which Leh is the capital, is a vast trans-Himalayan, high-altitude desert, north of Kashmir, in the vicinity of Central Asia and Tibet, Criss-crossed by high mountain ranges and glaciers, dotted with incredibly blue lakes like Pangong, Tsomo-Riri, Tsokar etc. The biggest and most famous of the monastic festivals is that of Hemis, which falls in late June or the first half of July, and is dedicated to Padmasambhava. You can have Back Safari or Jeep Safari to enjoy the beauty on the Earth and lots more.
Nepal is a landlocked country situated between China in the north and India in south. The land of Nepal extends approximately 885 Km east to west and 193 Km north to south. Nepal contains the greatest altitude variation on its size. The land rises from the Terai, the southern plain at almost sea level and with a short distance to the north, culminates at Mt. Everest the highest peak on the earth. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and situated at 1336 m above sea level and covers an area of 218 square miles. The Newars are the indigenous inhabitants of Kathmandu valley and the creators of the three fabled cities Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur. Each is an artistic exposition of graceful temples, elegant palaces, brick paved courtyards and quaint street. Nepal is the only Hindu kingdom in the world and it is sacred land, where Buddha was born. So Nepal is a complex blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. Primarily, Nepal is an agricultural country and 95 % depend upon agriculture. The major industries of Nepal are Carpet, Tourism and Garments.
Area
147,181 Sq. Km
Geography
Situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Capital
Kathmandu
Population
22 Million
Growth Rate
2.3 % per year
Political
Multi-Party Democracy with constitutional monarchy.
Language
Nepali is the national language.
Religion
Harmonious blend of Hinduism and Buddhism.
People
Nepal has more than 40 ethnic groups and 70 spoken language.
Major Festivals
New Year Day (April), Mother's Day (April), Buddha Jyanti (April), Machhendranath Jatra (May-June), Dumji (July), Guru Poornima (August), Gai Jatra (August), Krishna Asthami (August - September), Father Day (August -September), Indra Jatra (September), Dashain (September -October), Tihar (October -November), Constitutional Day (November), Bal Chatudashi (November - December), Birthday Of His Majesty the King (December), Basant Panchami (January -February), National Democracy (February), Loshar (February), Shiva Ratri (March -April)
Major Tourist Attraction
Very few countries in the world can offer as many varieties of adventure tourism package as Nepal: Trekking, Expedition, White water Rafting, Kayaking, Mountain flight, Jungle Safari, Balloon Sunrise, Bungee Jumping etc.
What To Wear
Medium-weight and easy to wash cottons can be a good choice year-round in the Kathmandu Valley. From October to February woolen sweaters, jackets or similar other outfits are necessary. Short or long sleeved shirt is good from March - May. From June to September light and loose garments are advisable.