Nepal is one of the oldest countries in the world located between two giant nation China and India. The Himalayan nation still holds a vintage lifestyle and cultural aspects. Are you trying to Know something interesting about Nepal before making the trip plan? Here is the list of some interesting facts of Nepal;

Facts about History, Culture and Dharma of Nepal

1. Nepal has a history of more than 5000 years.
2. Yalamber, the first Kirat king is portrayed as Barbarika in Mahabharat.
3. The Vedas were compiled by Veda Vyasa in Nepal. He is also the author of Mahabharat.
4. Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha lies in Nepal.
5. Pulastya Pulhasram is located in Myagdi district of Nepal. According to ancient Purana three sages Pulaha, Pulastya and Vishrava used to meditate in this place. Vishrava was the son of Pulastya Rishi and father of Lankeshwor Ravana. It is said that Ravana was born in this place.
6. The official calendar of Nepal is Bikram Sambat which is 56 years ahead of the Georgian calendar.
7. Nepal is a multicultural, multiethnic and multilingual country. There are 125 ethnic groups and 129 different languages are spoken in Nepal.
8. 10 different religions are practised in Nepal.
9. Nepal is a country of nonstop festivals.
10. The National animal of Nepal is Cow, which is considered as a holy animal by Hindus.
11. It is the land of Gorkhas and Khukuris.
12. Kathmandu is the living cultural museum of the world. The city is also known as the City of Temples.

Facts about Geography, Vegetation and Wildlife of Nepal

1. Nepal is the home of 8 out of 10 highest mountains in the world including Mt. Everest
2. There are 1310 mountain peaks above 6000 meters in Nepal.
3. The highest lake ‘Tilicho’ lies in Manang district of Nepal.
4. The country has vast altitude variation that ranges from 60 meters to 8848.86 meters in the span of approx 200 km.
5. The Kali Gandaki Gorge in Nepal is the deepest in the world.
6. The elephant grass found in Chitwan National Park of Nepal can be up to 8 meters height.
7. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. About 6% of the rhododendron species in the world are found in Nepal.
8. More than 886 species of birds are found in Nepal which is about 9% of the bird species found in the world.
9. Himalayan Monal is the national bird of Nepal.
10. Nepal is the home for 208 species of mammals.
11. It is a home of endangered animals like One-horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Red Panda and many more.
12. The country has one of the best habitats for snow leopard.
13. There are about 6000 rivers in Nepal.
14. Spiny babbler (Kande bhyakur) is the bird found only in Nepal.
15. 44.74% of the total area of Nepal is covered by forest.
16. Nepal posses 2.80% of the total number of species of plants found in the world.
17. The country has many hiking and trekking route. The most popular routes in the world are Annapurna circuit trek, Annapurna base camp trek and Everest Base camp trek.