29 Million Kathmandu Nepalese Rupee +5:45 h (GMT) SEASONALITY JAN OCT JUL Population Capital City Currency Local Time WINTER The weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night is cold and the days are warm when sunny. SPRING The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendron sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous colour and beauty. SUMMER is also the monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation. AUTUMN is the best tourist season in Nepal with the summer gone by and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. This is the peak season for trekking as mountain views are guaranteed so better book your flight in advance. This is also the season of festivities as Nepal celebrates the biggest Hindu festivals Dashain followed by Tihar. Nepal is the land of mountains and monasteries. This landlocked country has the perfect fusion of nature and culture. Picturesque Himalayan range in the North, roaring rivers making their way through the hills to the plains, lush green paddy fields and quaint little villages everywhere, Nepal’s scenic beauty will leave lasting image on your mind. Explore the land of mystics and mantras, and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Nepal definitely is the ultimate destination for those who prefer to stay closer to nature and immerse themselves in various cultures. From rugged trails to scenic views, from rafting on swollen rivers to sighting wild animals in their natural habitat, Nepal offers a rush of adrenaline for every nature-loving adventure seeker on its diverse array of landscapes. Considered as the mythical Shangri-La by many, Nepal also has a mystical side to it. Dotted by medieval city squares, monasteries, and temples. Kathmandu Valley, the capital city, provides numerous World heritage sites, centuries-old stupas, and monasteries to experience centuries old civilization and architecture. Nepal's climate varies with its topography and altitude which ranges from the tropical to the arctic. The mid-land regions are pleasant almost all the year round, although winter nights are cool. The low-land region lies in the tropical southern part of the country and has a hot and humid climate